Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Thrivent scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Director partners closely with enterprise leaders, external stakeholders, and key service providers to align security and resilience programs with Thrivent’s vision, mission, core values, evolving operating environment, and stakeholders. Through strong governance, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement, this leader ensures scalable, effective, and resilient programs that support employee safety, business continuity, and long-term organizational success.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs the development of an effective strategy to assess and mitigate risks, manage crises and incidents,maintaincontinuity ofbusiness processes, and safeguard the organization.
Provides overall direction for corporate security,occupational health andsafety, emergency planning/response,andbusiness recovery by: developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
Develops and implements strategies to attract andmaintaina highly skilled and engaged workforce; selecting and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning;leveragingthe capabilities of new and existing talent.
Directs staff in identifying,developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, practices, and policies throughout the organizationtoeffectively managerisks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in areas ofphysical security, crisis management and response, and resilience of critical business processes.
Exhibits leadership by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams,providingstrategic guidance, and offering expert consulting to enhance andmaintainrobust physical security measures across the organization.
Directs the approach, deployment, and execution of sensitive and complex investigations to ensure appropriateoutcomeand tominimize liabilityrisks to theorganization.
Provides necessary oversight and guidance toensure the technology used within the departmentisappropriatetomanage organizational physicalsecurityand recovery capabilities.
Develops andmaintainsstrong workingrelationships with local,state,and federal law enforcement agencies/officials,safety regulators,other relevant governmental agencies,andcontracted service providers.
Recruits,develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies -Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture thatrepresentsthe Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Describebelowthe audiencethis role will interact withand level of influencethey willhave on those roles.
TheDirectorCorporate Security & BusinessResiliencewill interact will all business areasand all levels of the organization, includingsenior executives and theBoard of Directorswhen needed, to ensure that theorganization’sphysical security, crisis response,and business continuity programsare maintaining the appropriate risk level for the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
Bachelor of Science degree in a related fieldrequiredmasterspreferred.
Industry specific certifications (i.e.,Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations).
Minimum of 10 years ofmanagementexperience within thephysicalsecurityor law enforcementprofession.
At least three years of experience in a corporate businesssetting,preferablyin the financial industry.
Minneapolis basedhybridposition inofficeapproximately 2 -3 days a week.
The position requires the ability to be on-call and available 24/7/365to respond to and/or advise on critical situations and incidents that could negativelyimpactthe organization.
This position requires travel as needed.
Preferred:
Knowledge ofthe financial industry.
Experiencerepresentinganorganizationto outside law enforcement agencies, emergency responding agencies, and other governmental agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, etc.)
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status,genetic information, or any otherstatus protected by applicable local, state,or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent iscommitted to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836and request Human Resources.

