Assistant Manager, Security & HSE Operations

Overview

Richemont is a global luxury goods holding company comprising a portfolio of distinguished maisons including jewellery, watchmaking and lifestyle brands. As an employer, Richemont emphasizes craftsmanship, brand heritage and a distributed operating model that supports specialised teams across retail, manufacturing and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Co-lead day-to-day security operations and health, safety & environment (HSE) programmes across assigned facilities and retail locations.
• Develop, implement and enforce security and HSE policies, procedures and emergency response plans to ensure regulatory compliance and loss-prevention objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and incident investigations; prepare corrective action plans and ensure timely closure.
• Manage and mentor on-site security and HSE personnel; coordinate training programmes, drills and contractor onboarding.
• Oversee physical security systems (CCTV, access control, alarm systems) and vendor relationships for maintenance and upgrades.
• Prepare operational reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders; support budgetary planning for security and HSE initiatives.
• Liaise with local authorities, insurers and external experts during incidents or regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in corporate security, retail loss prevention or HSE operations.
• Professional certification in health, safety or security (examples: NEBOSH, OSHA, CPP) preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis capability with experience producing clear, actionable reports.

Skills

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in security operations and/or HSE within a multi-site corporate or retail environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role. Experience in luxury retail, manufacturing or facilities with high-value assets is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, security management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

Richemont fosters a culture of meticulous attention to craft and long-term brand stewardship, balancing heritage with a modern governance approach. Teams operate collaboratively across maisons, with high standards for quality, sustainability and professional development.