Dir, Corp Sec & Bus Resilience

The Director, Corporate Security & Business Resilience provides strategic and operational leadership for Thrivent’s physical security and business continuity teams, ensuring the organization is prepared to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from enterprise security and operational disruptions. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing and integrated security and resilience strategy that proactively identifies and manages risks to people, assets, operations and reputation.

The Director partners closely with enterprise leaders, external stakeholders, and key service providers to align security and resilience programs with Thrivent’s vision, mission, core values, evolving operating environment, and stakeholders. Through strong governance, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement, this leader ensures scalable, effective, and resilient programs that support employee safety, business continuity, and long-term organizational success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Directs the development of an effective strategy to assess and mitigate risks , manage crises and incidents,   maintain   continuity of   business processes , a nd safeguard the organization.

- Provides overall direction for corporate security,   occupational health and   safety, emergency planning/response,   and   business recovery by: developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.

- Develops and implements strategies to attract and   maintain   a highly skilled and engaged workforce; selecting and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning;   leveraging   the capabilities of new and existing talent.

- Directs staff in identifying,   developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, practices, and policies throughout the organization   to   effectively manage   risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in areas o f   physical security, crisis management and respo nse, and resilience of critical business processes.

- Exhibits leadership by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams,   providing   strategic guidance, and offering expert consulting to enhance and   maintain   robust physical security measures across the organization.

- Directs the approach, deployment, and execution of sensitive and complex investigations to ensure appropriate   outcome   and to   minimize liability   risks to the   organization.

- Provides necessary oversight and guidance to   ensure the technology used within the department   is   appropriate   to   manage organizational physical   security   and recovery capabilities.

- Develops and   maintains   strong working   relationships with local,   state,   and federal law enforcement agencies/officials,   safety regulators,   other relevant governmental agencies,   and   contracted service providers.

- Recruits,   develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization .

- Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies –   Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes .    ​

- Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients .    Shapes and/or supports a culture that   represents   the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients .

Describe   below   the audience   this role will interact with   and level of influence   they will   have on those roles .

The   Director   Corporate Security & Business   Resilience   will interact will all business areas   and all levels of the organization, including   senior executives and the   Board of Directors   when needed , to ensure that the   organization’s   physical security , crisis response,   and business continuity programs   are maintaining the appropriate risk level for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required:

- Bachelor of Science degree in a related field   required   masters   preferred.

- Industry specific certification s ( i.e.,   Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations ) .

- Minimum of 10 years of   management   experience within the   physical   security   or law enforcement   profession .

- At least three years of e xperience in a corporate business   setting,   preferably   in the financial industry.

- Minneapolis based   hybri d   positio n in   office   approximately 2 -3 days a week .

- The position requires the ability to be on-call and available 24/7 /365   to respond to and/or advise on critical situations and incidents that could negatively   impact   the organization.

- This position requires travel as needed .

Preferred:

- Knowledge of   the financial industry.

- Experience   representing   an   organization   to outside law enforcement agencies, emergency responding agencies, and other governmental agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, etc.)

Pay Transparency
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $161,072.00 - $217,920.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to  [email protected]  or call  800-847-4836  and request Human Resources.