Global Security - Security Specialist, Associate - Tokyo
JPMorganChase
Are you passionate about safety and security in a global environment? Join our Global Security team in Tokyo and play a vital role in protecting our people, assets, and reputation. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and external partners, lead a team of security professionals, and help shape a culture of safety and compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
As a Security Specialist (Associate) in Global Security, you ensure the safety and security of our Tokyo facilities and employees. You lead the day-to-day management of contracted security personnel, oversee incident response, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a secure and compliant environment. You play a key role in upholding our standards and supporting our business operations.
Job responsibilities:
- Maintain the security of assigned facilities, ensuring only authorized employees and visitors have access
- Supervise contracted security guards, including pre-shift inspections, briefings, and ongoing performance management
- Design and manage scheduling and shift allocations to ensure 24/7 coverage
- Conduct routine investigations and compile timely, consistent reports
- Ensure adherence to all department operating procedures by security personnel
- Liaise with police, fire services, and other agencies during emergencies and for security coordination
- Lead responses to site alarms and coordinate with the Asia Pacific Global Security Operations Center
- Participate in recruitment, orientation, training, and development of security staff
- Manage local and regional administrative requirements, including billing, headcount review, vendor management, and induction for new hires
- Execute other duties or projects as directed by Global Security Senior Managers
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Post-secondary education
- Minimum 10 years of experience in security or related fields
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar environment
- Excellent working knowledge of security operations and safety practices
- Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to resolve security concerns and escalate as needed
- Effective multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Proficient reading, writing, and oral communication skills in Japanese
- Basic reading, writing, and oral communication skills in English
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Previous experience in security, military, or police roles
- Experience in the financial sector
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
Help protect our people and assets in Tokyo by leading security operations and ensuring a safe, compliant environment.