Director of Physical Security

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles:
We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Physical Security to lead and oversee all aspects of executive protection, public event security, incident management, crisis response, corporate office security assessments, and vendor management. This role is strategic and operational, ensuring the safety of executives, employees, and corporate assets while managing third‑party security vendors responsible for logistics and resource deployment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in physical security risk management, corporate security operations, executive protection, and vendor oversight in a high‑risk, fast‑paced fintech/cryptocurrency environment.

This role is ideally suited for individuals with a background in military, law enforcement (USSS) or intelligence officer background.

• Executive Protection & High‑Risk Travel Security
  Develop and implement executive security strategies for Global C‑suite executives.
  Analyze threat assessments and risk analysis for executive travel, both domestic and international.
  Manage vendor‑provided protective security services, including close protection and secure transportation.
  Ensure security protocols align with current threat intelligence and geopolitical risks impacting executive travel.

• Public Event Security & Risk Mitigation
  Oversee security planning and risk assessment for corporate events, industry conferences, and public engagements.
  Coordinate with security vendors to deploy protective measures, crowd management, and access control at high‑profile events.
  Ensure security plans comply with local regulations, venue security policies, and emergency preparedness protocols.
  Act as the primary liaison between the security vendor, law enforcement agencies, and event organizers (internal & external).

• Incident Management & Crisis Response
  Develop and manage incident response protocols for security threats, including workplace violence/active shooter incidents, cyber‑physical threats, natural disasters, etc.
  Serve as the Incident Commander in emergency situations, coordinating with internal stakeholders, security vendors, government agencies and law enforcement.
  Ensure real‑time incident reporting, investigation, and resolution, leveraging vendor resources for immediate response.
  Conduct post‑incident analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance future security measures.
  Investigate site security incidents and provide detailed reports.

• Physical Security Risk Assessments & Corporate Office Security
  Coordinate with security vendors for physical security assessments of corporate offices, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation threat strategies.
  Ensure compliance with security best practices, access control policies, and emergency evacuation procedures.
  Oversee security technology implementation, including surveillance systems, intrusion detection, access control integration and training aligned with our global policy, with local threat considerations.
  Coordinate with building management, law enforcement, and emergency responders to maintain a secure corporate environment.

• Vendor Management & Security Liaison
  Act as the primary point of contact for third‑party security vendors, ensuring quality, security needs and service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
  Manage contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and compliance audits for vendor‑provided security services.
  Collaborate with the vendor to optimize…