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Lead, Protective Intelligence
YOUR TEAM
The Protective Intelligence function supports the Firm’s security and executive protection capabilities by identifying, assessing, and communicating threats that could affect executives and other designated individuals. The team works across Executive Protection, Intelligence, Investigations, Security Operations, Information Security, and other relevant functions to turn intelligence into informed security decisions and protective action.
YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT
As a Vice President in Protective Intelligence, you will lead day-to-day protective intelligence activities, combining open-source research, threat assessment, analytical judgment, and stakeholder engagement to identify and evaluate potential threats to executives and other designated individuals.
You will operate independently in a fast-paced corporate environment, assess ambiguous and sensitive situations, and translate complex information into clear recommendations for security professionals and senior stakeholders. You will also help advance the Firm’s protective intelligence capabilities by strengthening methodologies, processes, technologies, data sources, analytical standards, and integration with other security functions.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
- Lead protective intelligence and threat-assessment activities involving executives and designated individuals, using open-source intelligence (OSINT), investigative methodologies, and structured analysis to identify, validate, monitor, and assess threats, concerning behavior, unwanted attention, doxing, and other indicators of potential risk.
- Maintain awareness of evolving global threat environments and produce timely, objective, and actionable assessments that evaluate credibility, intent, capability, potential impact, and appropriate escalation to support protective and security decisions.
- Serve as a protective intelligence subject matter expert, advancing analytical standards, threat-assessment frameworks, escalation protocols, intelligence requirements, technology capabilities, data sources, automation, and operating procedures while providing guidance and mentorship to supporting analysts.
- Partner across Executive Protection, Intelligence, Investigations, Security Operations, Information Security, and other relevant functions to integrate protective intelligence into security planning, investigations, protective operations, and broader risk decisions.
- Brief senior and operational stakeholders on significant threats, emerging risks, investigations, and sensitive matters, translating complex intelligence into clear implications and recommendations while building trusted relationships across the organization.
- Develop executive-ready threat assessments, investigative summaries, briefings, and presentations; manage competing intelligence requirements; and maintain accurate, appropriately sourced documentation and records.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience in intelligence analysis, protective intelligence, risk consulting, investigations, security operations, or a related corporate security function.
- High proficiency in open-source intelligence (OSINT), investigative techniques, and research methodologies, with demonstrated ability to identify, validate, analyze, and synthesize information across multiple open-source environments.
- Demonstrated analytical judgment in assessing incomplete or ambiguous information, together with a strong understanding of global security threats, information security risks, and their implications for executives and organizations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and discretion, and communicate sensitive issues effectively to senior and non-expert audiences in a matrixed organization.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Preferred experience includes corporate or protective intelligence, executive protection or Security Operations Center environments; behavioral or threat assessment involving high-profile individuals; intelligence support to protective operations; commercial intelligence and monitoring platforms; and development or improvement of intelligence processes, frameworks, technology solutions, or workflows.
For Washington, DC Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$180,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
