Group Executive Protection Team

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Group Executive Protection Team.

Role Purpose:
The Group Executive Team Member (GEPT) is responsible for providing personal protective security to members of the Group Operating Committee, Holdings Boards, and Non-Executive Directors (Principals), as well as their families and residences. The role ensures the safety of Principals through the delivery of Close Protection, Counter Surveillance, Residential Security, and Travel Security services, while maintaining discretion and professionalism at all times. The role holder also provides threat assessments, personal security guidance, and emergency response in both domestic and international environments

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Deliver Close Protection (CP) services to Principals during business and personal activities, both in the UK and overseas.
• Conduct counter-surveillance operations to detect, assess, and respond to potential hostile activity.
• Drive Principals using defensive and evasive driving techniques during transits (valid driving licence mandatory).
• Maintain and deliver residential security capability, including emergency call-out response.
• Extract Principals to safety in the event of an incident and provide medical assistance where required.
• Prepare threat and risk assessments, operation orders, and post-operation reports.
• Provide security advice and support to Group employees facing elevated personal risks.
• Liaise with Personal Assistants, households, regional security teams, law enforcement, and external security providers to ensure cohesive protection arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with Group security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain operational readiness through ongoing training, skills refreshers, and equipment preparation.


To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Valid driving licence – mandatory.
• Valid SIA Close Protection licence (frontline).
• Knowledge of BS 8507-1 and BS 8507-2 standards for Close Protection.
• Strong CP experience protecting high-net-worth individuals or senior executives.
• Proven experience delivering CP, surveillance detection, and evasive driving in both UK and international settings.
• Medical training to at least MIRA or FREC3 level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
 
 
This role is based in London, Canada Square (8), Variable working hours (Between 07:00 to 07:00, Monday to Sunday, as determined by your line manager locally), including out-of-hours support and high frequency travel globally

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. 

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500