Security Manager at Habib Bank, Nairobi

Position Summary

Oversee the Bank’s security operations to ensure the safety of staff, assets, and business activities. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential threats in a timely and cost-effective manner. Leads fraud investigations and develops policies and procedures aimed at minimizing fraud-related risks and losses.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement security programmes and risk management strategies across the Bank.
• Establish and maintain security policies, procedures and manuals.
• Plan and deliver internal security training and awareness programmes for staff and management.
• Manage access control, CCTV and other physical security systems at the Head Office and branches to safeguard employees, visitors, vendors and Bank assets.
• Conduct regular inspections of Bank premises, identifying and resolving security gaps.
• Oversee deployment and supervision of security guards across all locations.
• Carry out security and fraud risk assessments, recommending effective mitigation measures.
• Investigate fraud, theft and other offences, preparing detailed reports with recommendations.
• Review security contracts with the Legal Department to ensure alignment with Bank needs.
• Liaise with security service providers to ensure contractual compliance.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration with external security agencies, including the Police, BIFU and contracted firms.
• Provide timely security intelligence on matters affecting the Bank, including emerging crime trends.
• Represent the Bank in security forums and court proceedings as required.
• Support the Bank’s Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory security requirements.
• Prepare and manage the departmental budget to ensure adequate resourcing.
• Support departments in handling financial crime and security-related issues.
• Regularly review security systems, internal controls and departmental policies to address evolving risks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Areas of Expertise

• Applying expertise and technology
• Proper planning and organising
• Working with people
• Negotiation and problem solving
• Delivering results consistently on a timely basis
• Adapting and responding to change
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent planning, organization, administrative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Good documentation and process management skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in banking-related disciplines
• At least 5 years’ experience in the security function, preferably in the banking industry
• In-depth knowledge of physical security management and investigations best practices