EU/LA Regional Physical Security Manager (m/f/d*)

Are you ready to take ownership of physical security and make a real impact?

Munich Re Group is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance, and risk solutions. Within our Global Real Estate & Services division, we design and manage safe, efficient, and future-ready workplaces across the globe.

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, we are looking for a Regional Physical Security Manager to strengthen our Global Corporate Security function. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting a growing security organization, contributing to the coordination, standardization, and continuous improvement of physical security practices across multiple locations.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, combining operational excellence, risk management, and innovation to help ensure a resilient and secure working environment.

Your Job

As a Regional Physical Security Manager, you will be responsible for managing and improving physical security processes, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness in line with Munich Re standards.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with physical security standards and regulatory requirements
• Conducting risk assessments and security surveys in line with global policies and local regulations
• Managing access control systems, visitor management processes, and security platforms
• Overseeing incident management, including tracking, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Ensuring the functionality and continuous improvement of security technologies (e.g., CCTV, access control)
• Supporting the implementation of new security technologies and digital solutions
• Managing and optimizing security data, reporting, and platforms to support informed decision-making
• Coordinating and managing external vendors, ensuring service quality, performance, and cost efficiency
• Driving process optimization and identifying opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness
• Collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen security frameworks and best practices
• Training employees on security procedures and access control best practices

Your Profile

• Significant experience in corporate physical security, preferably in an international environment
• University degree in security management or a related field (postgraduate studies are a plus)
• Knowledge of risk management and security assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with security systems, including access control and CCTV
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional, multicultural teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor / subject matter expert in physical security
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Advanced English skills (written and spoken); Spanish required

About us

You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modelled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders

We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn

You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working using digitalisation to deliver solutions

We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged

At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!