Executive Protection Specialist
2 days ago• New York, NY
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to join our Corporate Security Operations team. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
- Participate in a range of low to moderately complex investigative, security consulting and risk-based security services to anticipate, prevent, and mitigate actual or threatened violence, assault, intimidation, or other criminal acts involving or against company assets, employees, or customers
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, both within the executive protection scope of responsibilities as well as in related roles executive protection interacts with to carry out activities
- Be responsible for protective programs to include personal protection, corporate facilities, residence, airfield and event security, ground and air transportation, protocol, personal assistance, and special projects
- Review and analyze basic or tactical security business, or technical challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, related to low-to-medium security risk activities and deliverables
- Provide training to Corporate Security and other lines of business on appropriate security and risk strategies
- Present recommendations for anticipating and resolving security situations and exercise some independent judgment within Corporate Security guidelines, escalating as appropriate to ensure Corporate Security senior leadership and other line of business leaders are aware of material risks
- Develop an understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, including any additional jurisdictional requirements related to executive protection, and provide feedback to ensure that executive protection issues are reasonable addressed in such documents
- 2+ years of Corporate Services and Law Enforcement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Valid government-issued driver's license
- Valid passport
- 2 years law enforcement, military, or executive protection experience
- New York State armed security license (ASO)
- 9mm certified
- New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Experience in the field of Executive Protection, emergency medical training or defensive driving
- Reasonable physical fitness as required to mitigate risks to Wells Fargo's senior executives in the event of an active threat or incident
- Ability to frequently be on call beyond normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, occasionally with little advance notice
- Ability to stand for up to 4 hours
- Must have eyesight corrected to 20/20 and no uncorrectable hearing impairment
- Must be able to demonstrate specialty driving skills related to executive protection, e.g., tactical, evasive, or defensive driving certification, renewed annually
- Ability to work in assigned Wells Fargo office location when not in the field at other Wells Fargo locations as required for role
- Must have eyesight corrected to 20/20 and no uncorrectable hearing impairment
- Ability to travel domestically and foreign approximately 30% of the time
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$34.62 - $52.40
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
16 Oct 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-494736
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-09T18:09:11
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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