Business Security Manager at Old Mutual Plc

Job Description

. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating security matters and implementing the OML Group security strategy and plans. The incumbent will also manage and take responsibility for the Group’s integrated occupational health and safety plans, including adherence to statutory requirements of various legislations governing occupational health and safety legal compliance.
The incumbent will, in addition, function as the Group Forensic Specialist for West Africa (OMWA GFS) with responsibility for carrying out forensic investigations in the region/country.

Key Focus Areas

• Managing and coordinating security matters between OML Security and Business entity by implementing the OML Security Strategy and Plans
•  Conducts security reviews, risk assessments/analysis on security matters and related investigations.
• Responsible for risk reduction, loss control, theft reduction, crime investigation and prevention.
• Investigates new and improved security related systems, technologies, and procurement of systems and equipment within cost effective budgets.
• Deliver/Communicate personal/personnel security awareness training.
• Liaises with relevant parties both internally and externally, participates in information sharing and network building to exchange security related information and thereafter advises the Risk Officer and Leadership on security matters and trends.
• Ensures Occupational Health & Safety structures are established and maintained across OM Nigeria.
• Liaises with local agencies and external service providers relating to health and safety. Implements and maintains preventative and educational programmes in line with OML integrated health strategy.
• Keeps abreast of all current and pending legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety, and responds to changes proactively and appropriately.
• Prioritising, planning and execution of forensic investigation work, including the identification of key findings/recommendations. This includes the complete and accurate identification of risk & control breakdowns and consideration of practical pro-active measures that could be implemented to avoid a re-occurrence.
• Maintenance of evidentiary material to support the findings and the contents of the electronic case/project management system.
• Drafts reports with findings and recommendations and follows- up all recommendations made to business.
• Plans, executes investigations/ projects without supervision.
• Maintains accurate and complete information of forensic work on the electronic case  management system

Experience:  

• Demonstrable personal commercial experience in the field of Security, Risk Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Incident and Forensic investigation
• A good working experience and exposure to criminal and civil law
• 10 years+ experience in both law enforcement and commercial security
• Strong communication, interpersonal as well as professional skills to maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Demonstrable access to law enforcement networks and other agencies.

Minimum Qualification

• A first-degree certificate in relevant disciplines
• Health and safety certification
• Possession of professional certification or tertiary qualification in security risk management will be an added advantage