NIQ recognizes that secure operations are fundamental to protecting employees, supporting clients, and maintaining business continuity. As part of our Global Crisis, Security, and Safety Management Team, Corporate Security helps safeguard people, workplaces, assets, and operations through proactive risk management, preparedness, and coordinated response capabilities. Using a risk-based approach, NIQ monitors evolving threats, assesses potential impacts, and implements security measures designed to support workforce safety, operational resilience, and reliable service delivery. Corporate Security works closely with business leaders, Human Resources, Legal, Information Security, Real Estate, and Business Resiliency teams to ensure security considerations are integrated throughout the organization.
In this unique Regional Security Lead role, you will support agile and confidential crisis response protocols designed to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, technological disruptions, and security-related incidents affecting NIQ’s personnel, property, and business operations—primarily in India, Asia, and the Pacific. You will implement crisis and physical security policies and training programs for our global workforce, while also supporting crisis management, physical security, and business continuity initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as third-party partners.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments at operational sites across India, Asia, and the Pacific to identify threats and vulnerabilities affecting employees, facilities, and physical assets
- Partner with facility managers to design and implement physical security measures for new construction, acquisitions, and renovation projects
- Enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols to safeguard people, property, and sensitive information
- Continuously monitor evolving threats and adjust physical and procedural security measures accordingly
- Lead or support investigations into security-related incidents such as theft, vandalism, or workplace violence
- Deliver security awareness training and coordinate emergency drills to ensure workforce preparedness
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and executing enterprise-level crisis management plans, and support site-level emergency response planning
- Lead initiatives to improve Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery procedures
- Provide subject matter guidance to business units, procurement teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with security and crisis management requirements
- Manage vendor relationships with security providers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure service quality and contractual compliance
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in crisis or corporate security management or research-related discipline, or a minimum of 4 years of direct crisis management or corporate security experience
- 4-5 years of experience with corporate security or similar operations
- 4-5 years of policy and plans development
- Prior experience with multinational or cross-border operations
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and business judgment
- Must be fluent in English. Work proficiency in other regional languages is also desired but not required.
- Good understanding of industry-accepted security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 Products
- Relevant industry certification or pursuing certification desired but not required (e.g., CCMC, PSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP)
- Prior law enforcement or military experience is also desired but not required
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in crisis management, corporate security management, research, or a related discipline, or at least four years of direct crisis management or corporate security experience
- Four to five years of corporate security or similar operations experience
- Four to five years of policy and plans development experience
- Prior experience with multinational or cross-border operations
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and business judgment
- Fluency in English
- Understanding of industry-accepted security frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products
- Work proficiency in other regional languages
- Relevant industry certification or pursuit of certification such as CCMC, PSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CISSP
- Prior law enforcement or military experience
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