Director, Business Security Programs

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The GMS Business Security Leader is responsible for delivering Greystar’s security, risk management, and incident management objectives across all GMS operations. This role serves as the primary security liaison for GMS leadership, employees, contractors, and partners, ensuring consistent execution of security standards and operational readiness.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security Leadership & Program Oversight Provide strategic leadership for all GMS security activities, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Safety & Security. Oversee security operations across GMS offices and properties, including guard services, access control, incident management, and related functions. Ensure effective communication and compliance with security SOPs and organizational standards. Training, Preparedness & Incident Readiness Direct and monitor security training, drills, and exercises to ensure readiness and alignment with threat landscapes.

Review and enhance incident management and extreme‑weather preparedness policies. Develop and coordinate scenario‑based exercises to validate plans and identify improvements. Risk Assessment & Operational Support Monitor national and international events to identify emerging risks and advise leadership on implications to operations and staff. Provide guidance on travel and event risk within corporate programs and policies. Conduct security audits and inspections;

support integration of security practices in newly acquired businesses. Assess and recommend mitigation strategies, staffing, and equipment to support security posture. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement and public security authorities. Collaborate with GMS functional leaders and enterprise partners to ensure cohesive security performance. Provide subject‑matter guidance on security vendor selection, system installation, and technology updates.

Reporting, Compliance & Investigations Ensure accurate and timely incident reporting through the Origami system, enabling analysis and corrective action. Support data tracking and annual performance metrics for the security function. Participate in internal investigations in partnership with Legal and Human Resources. BASIC KNOWLEDGE &

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in security, risk management, or related disciplines. Strategic thinker with demonstrated leadership experience across distributed or remote business environments. Strong working knowledge of security operations, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related technologies. Familiarity with public safety regulations and experience interfacing with law enforcement and public authorities. Effective communicator…