Evercore
Overview
Evercore seeks to hire a VP of Physical Security located in New York, NY. The VP will report to the US Head of Corporate Security and support the operational oversight and execution of the firm’s physical security and risk management programs across the United States. Responsibilities
Lead and support the Head of Physical Security in executing firmwide security strategy, including physical security, incident management, crisis response, and business continuity. Act as delegate for the Head of Security in meetings, representing the function with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with executives, site leaders, and cross-functional teams to improve compliance and enhance employee experience. Oversee daily security operations across multiple US corporate offices, including guard services, access control, CCTV/alarm monitoring, and vendor management; conduct regional security and safety audits, vulnerability assessments, and follow-up remediation contracts, budgets, and vendor performance. Serve as primary responder for security incidents, ensure timely escalation and reporting; maintain readiness for emergency procedures, drills, and continuity of operations. Partner with law enforcement, emergency services, and local agencies to support investigations and coordinated responses. Develop and refine policies, procedures, and performance metrics for security objectives with corporate guidelines and regulatory compliance. Provide training programs in emergency response, incident management, and security awareness; conduct new employee security orientation. Promote a culture of vigilance and shared responsibility. Provide security support for corporate events, projects, and office buildouts; oversee safety planning for high-profile events. Qualifications
7+ years of related experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or public safety, including at least 5 years in physical security systems, incident response, crisis management; vendor experience in financial services or technology industries preferred. Excellent judgment with the ability to assess threats, escalate appropriately, and influence leadership; strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proven track record in program management, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Customer service–oriented mindset with ability to balance security requirements and employee experience. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced security certifications (CPP, PSP, CEM) a plus. Familiarity with surveillance, access control, and alarm systems; based in or willing to relocate to the NYC metro area. Availability for after-hours response; valid United States work authorization; not eligible for visa sponsorship. Salary
$150,000 - $185,000 About Evercore
Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public and private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit and Equal Opportunity Employment: Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Equal Employment Opportunity
Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Evercore seeks to hire a VP of Physical Security located in New York, NY. The VP will report to the US Head of Corporate Security and support the operational oversight and execution of the firm’s physical security and risk management programs across the United States. Responsibilities
Lead and support the Head of Physical Security in executing firmwide security strategy, including physical security, incident management, crisis response, and business continuity. Act as delegate for the Head of Security in meetings, representing the function with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with executives, site leaders, and cross-functional teams to improve compliance and enhance employee experience. Oversee daily security operations across multiple US corporate offices, including guard services, access control, CCTV/alarm monitoring, and vendor management; conduct regional security and safety audits, vulnerability assessments, and follow-up remediation contracts, budgets, and vendor performance. Serve as primary responder for security incidents, ensure timely escalation and reporting; maintain readiness for emergency procedures, drills, and continuity of operations. Partner with law enforcement, emergency services, and local agencies to support investigations and coordinated responses. Develop and refine policies, procedures, and performance metrics for security objectives with corporate guidelines and regulatory compliance. Provide training programs in emergency response, incident management, and security awareness; conduct new employee security orientation. Promote a culture of vigilance and shared responsibility. Provide security support for corporate events, projects, and office buildouts; oversee safety planning for high-profile events. Qualifications
7+ years of related experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or public safety, including at least 5 years in physical security systems, incident response, crisis management; vendor experience in financial services or technology industries preferred. Excellent judgment with the ability to assess threats, escalate appropriately, and influence leadership; strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proven track record in program management, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Customer service–oriented mindset with ability to balance security requirements and employee experience. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced security certifications (CPP, PSP, CEM) a plus. Familiarity with surveillance, access control, and alarm systems; based in or willing to relocate to the NYC metro area. Availability for after-hours response; valid United States work authorization; not eligible for visa sponsorship. Salary
$150,000 - $185,000 About Evercore
Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public and private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit and Equal Opportunity Employment: Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Equal Employment Opportunity
Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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