Role Introduction
Protect and strengthen the security framework that underpins Cathay Cargo’s global operations. This role translates international security standards and regulatory requirements into practical, customer- and operations-focused actions that safeguard shipments, sustain audit readiness and preserve service quality across the network.
Day to day, the work blends investigation, governance and performance management. Security occurrences are led through root cause analysis and corrective action, intelligence is shared with Group Safety and Operational Risk Management, and port-level dashboards turn incident and threat data into clear risk mitigation priorities. Alongside this, global trade control compliance is overseen end to end, from screening effectiveness to regulator engagement and management reporting.
The impact is tangible: secure, compliant and uninterrupted cargo services that customers can trust. By elevating supplier performance and anticipating emerging threats, the role reinforces Cathay’s leadership in air cargo while offering a platform to grow as a recognised security and compliance professional.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cargo security investigations, conducting root cause analysis, trend evaluation and managing corrective and preventive actions to closure.
- Represent Cathay Cargo in bi-monthly security forums with Group Safety and Operational Risk Management (GSORM), sharing incident updates, emerging threats and industry intelligence.
- Develop and maintain port-level security performance dashboards that integrate threat assessments and incident data to guide risk mitigation.
- Partner with outport teams to implement security enhancements and best practices consistently across the network.
- Oversee compliance with global trade sanctions and regulatory requirements, ensuring screening processes meet evolving legislative standards.
- Manage and monitor the trade control screening vendor, driving efficiency and accuracy improvements.
- Liaise with regulators on new policy implementations and coordinate actions to ensure organisational readiness and adherence.
- Prepare compliance performance reports and dashboards for management, translating data into actionable insights.
- Monitor security service providers against regulatory and operational standards, addressing gaps through structured improvement plans and port-specific key performance indicators.
- Deputise for the Cargo Security and Compliance Manager as required.
Requirements
- Tertiary education or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years’ cargo industry experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in air cargo operations or aviation security–related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in global air cargo security and trade control regulations.
- Certified aviation auditor qualification and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Aviation Security Training or Security Training Trainer certification preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across organisational levels and cultures.
- Meticulous organisation, strong analytical capability and proven time management skills.
- Willingness to undertake frequent audit-related travel, often with minimal advance notice.
- Professional fluency in English, written and spoken; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset.
Personal & Application Information
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