• Directs the development of an effective strategy to assess and mitigate risks, manage crises and incidents, maintain continuity of business processes, and 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 of physical security, crisis management and response, 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.  

 Required:

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

• Industry specific certifications (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 experience in a corporate business setting, preferably in the financial industry. 

• Minneapolis based hybrid position 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.)