VPII, Head of Enterprise Security and Resilience

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

The VPII, Head of Enterprise Security and Resilience is a senior, visible leader responsible for designing, executing, and continuously improving a comprehensive corporate security program across all offices and business operations. This role oversees physical security and crisis management, leads a global team; integrates risk intelligence; partners closely with Cyber, IT, BCP, and Risk, and develops strategic operating procedures and playbooks that enable swift, cohesive responses to threats: protecting our people, facilities, and reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Governance: Build and socialize a holistic enterprise security strategy, program roadmap, and operating model; author and maintain security operating manuals, playbooks, and SOPs that drive standardized, rapid incident response.
• Physical Security: Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of physical security controls (access control, surveillance, visitor management, executive protection, GPS tracking, and guard operations) across corporate and satellite sites.
• Crisis Management & Incident Leadership: Develop and maintain crisis response plans; lead executive‑level incident management; coordinate cross‑functional response during events (e.g., threats to executives, workplace violence, natural disasters).
• Risk Intelligence: Establish and mature threat monitoring, intelligence fusion, and risk analysis capabilities; collaborate with internal/external intelligence partners to detect, assess, and respond to emerging threats.
• Cyber & Resilience Partnership: Serve as a key partner to Cybersecurity, IT, BCP, and Enterprise Risk to align physical and logical controls, share intelligence, and ensure cohesive defense and recovery strategies.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial‑industry regulations and internal policies related to executive safety, privacy, and facility operations; maintain documentation and audit readiness.
• People Leadership: Lead and develop a global team of security professionals; set goals, establish performance metrics, mentor emerging leaders, and foster a culture of precision, accountability, and service.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner effectively with senior leadership to brief on risks and mitigation strategies; build strong relationships with Law Enforcement, intelligence agencies, and security providers.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Oversee security budgets, vendor performance, service levels, and technology lifecycle; drive value while elevating control effectiveness.
• This role requires up to 20% travel, including domestic and occasional international trips to hub and satellite locations is expected.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Risk Management, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, threat management, law enforcement, military, or intelligence, with proven success leading global programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic threat intelligence, risk analysis, cyber security, and physical security operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills; executive‑presence with the ability to brief senior leaders.
• Experience partnering with Law Enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private security providers.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Operator: Anticipates future needs, continuously adapts the program to evolving threats, and translates intelligence into action.
• Decisive Leader: Guides teams with clarity under pressure; rapidly coordinates cross‑functional responses to critical events.
• Trusted Partner: Communicates clearly with senior leadership and external partners; aligns initiatives across Cyber, IT, BCP, and Risk.

Preferences:

• Familiarity with financial‑industry regulations and executive privacy concerns.
• High discretion in handling sensitive information and executive‑level matters.
• Hands‑on experience with security technology platforms (access control, surveillance, GPS tracking)
• Strong project management and budgeting capabilities
• Comfortable with international travel and flexible hours as needed.

 

Pay Range:

$166,242-$277,070/year
 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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