Expert Corporate Security & Forensics (m/f/d)

Expert Corporate Security & Forensics (m/f/d)

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, and traders with multichannel service. With operations in more than 30 countries and a workforce of over 85,000, METRO generated €31 billion in sales in 2023/24.

Job Description

The Corporate Security, Safety and Forensics team protects people and assets at METRO, addressing security risks and legal/ regulatory violations. It conducts security assessments, audits, fraud investigations, and develops safety standards. The team is part of the Audit, Asset Protection & Governance division.

Your tasks

• Loss Prevention: Support initiatives to reduce shrinkage, protect company assets, and strengthen operational resilience.
• Incident Management: Oversee and coordinate security incidents, liaise with emergency services and authorities, and maintain the security incident management system.
• Crisis Management: Support and coordinate crisis management, maintain guidelines, design and deliver training, and conduct risk assessments.
• Risk Assessment: Monitor and evaluate evolving threat landscapes, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Security Programs & Compliance: Manage travel security programs for international travelers, coordinate internal security communications, implement corporate security & forensics policies, and perform OSINT background checks.
• Investigations & Event Security: Conduct fraud investigations, interviews, analyze documentation, prepare reports, and support security planning for corporate events and conferences.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in business informatics, accounting, business management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably at a Big4 audit firm, in investigations, or within the security function of an international company.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS O365 Suite, especially Excel, and ERP systems.
• Languages: Very good English and German, both written and oral.
• Personality: Team player with an accurate, analytical, and open‑minded approach, complemented by a can‑do attitude.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work environments, including occasional business travel.

What we offer

• Work‑life balance: Flexible working hours in agreement with the line manager, 30 days of holiday.
• Training: Comprehensive training offer via the training center or externally.
• Well‑being: Health days, preventive services, flu shots, employee assistance program.
• Campus life: Free gym and sports classes, coffee bar, discounted meals, campus events.
• Discounts: Discounted job ticket and discounts in wholesale stores and partner companies.
• Convenience: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
• Company pension plan: Company contribution to pension.
• Family support: Daycare centers on campus and holiday camps for employees’ children.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Wholesale