Physical Security Specialist (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Please note, this position is limited for two years.

Your area of work:
Physical Security at Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) is embedded within the Department of Group Security and ensures the mitigation of operational risks for all physical assets, including staff, sites, and events at a global range. As part of our team, you will take a decisive role in applying a holistic risk management approach and merging the interests of internal and external stakeholders to make corporate sites and events a safe place for employees and visitors. The daily balance between operational tasks and strategic thinking required for Physical Site & Event Risk Management offers you a wide range of opportunities to strengthen your security management expertise and foster your problem-solving and communication skills.

We are looking for a hands-on Physical Security Specialist with excellent analytical thinking and a strong team spirit.

Your responsibilities:

Physical Site Management

• Maintaining and developing physical site security policies, guidelines, and processes compliant with regulatory requirements and international standards
• Steering and coordinating third-party vendors at selected DBG locations
• Coordinating internal and external audits, including remediation measures within designated timelines
• Monitoring and critically analysing existing operational security processes and measures
• Collaborating with other Group Security teams such as Access Control, Technical Security, Threat Intelligence, and DBG stakeholders such as Facility Management, Group Legal, Communications, Event Services, or other departments
• Building strong relations with external stakeholders such as law enforcement and emergency services

Event Risk Management

• Maintaining and developing event risk management policies, guidelines, and processes compliant with regulatory requirements and international standards
• Conducting risk assessments for events either hosted or joined by DBG staff
• Preparing security concepts for events and implementing security measures together with internal and external stakeholders
• Steering and coordinating third-party vendors onsite during business events

Risk Assessments

• Conducting risk assessments at Deutsche Börse Group sites worldwide to determine the physical security classifications of buildings and resulting risks
• Ensuring that identified physical security risks are transferred to the central risk register and are treated in accordance with the remediation plan and relevant risk appetite

Your profile:

• 3+ years of experience in corporate physical security, preferably in a global environment
• 1+ year of experience in steering third-party vendors
• A completed undergraduate degree in security management or other related fields is required, preferably a postgraduate degree
• Relevant certifications in risk management and crisis management are a strong asset
• Basic knowledge of security technologies for access control and CCTV monitoring
• Project management and problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work with diverse stakeholders
• Independent and structured working approach with an approachable mindset and a strong willingness to compromise
• Advanced knowledge of MS 365, including Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• High proficiency in German and English

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.