Senior Asset Protection Analyst

WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. OVERVIEW In all we do, we strive to uphold Alo’s Guiding Principles with a “Together We Win” attitude and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The Senior Asset Protection Analyst is based at Alo’s Beverly Hills headquarters and provides analytical leadership, risk intelligence, and executive reporting for the Asset Protection & Safety function. The position is primarily focused on identifying and mitigating risk across Alo’s retail sanctuaries. The Senior Analyst will also evaluate relevant enterprise data and support risk analysis across broader company operations as business needs evolve. Operating with an AI-first mindset, the Senior Analyst uses approved artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics, and established Asset Protection methodologies to detect risk earlier, improve investigative efficiency, and guide strategic decisions. The role transforms complex data into actionable insights that protect company assets, safeguard employees and guests, and strengthen operational integrity. Consistent with Alo’s “Together We Win” principle, the Senior Analyst works collaboratively across functions, shares insights, builds alignment, and helps stakeholders turn data into meaningful action. RESPONSIBILITIES Asset Protection & Risk Analytics Lead shrink and loss analysis across Alo sanctuaries, identifying trends by location, market, product, and contributing cause. Analyze relevant transaction, inventory, RFID, incident, cash, audit, and operational data to identify emerging risks and areas of financial exposure. Develop and enhance AI-supported risk scoring and early-warning indicators in partnership with technical and business teams. Identify trends involving external theft, fraud, organized retail crime, internal dishonesty indicators, operational breakdowns, and control gaps. Conduct root-cause analysis and translate findings into clear prevention strategies, resource priorities, and corrective actions. Measure the effectiveness and financial impact of Asset Protection programs, controls, and mitigation efforts. Support strategic risk assessments and ad hoc analysis involving material incidents, emerging threats, or business priorities. Exception Reporting & Investigative Support Own and continuously improve exception-based reporting across relevant enterprise datasets. Use anomaly detection and established risk indicators to identify unusual transactions, inventory activity, cash discrepancies, and other exceptions requiring review. Refine detection rules and alert thresholds to improve accuracy, prioritize material risk, and reduce false positives. Lead the analytical component of investigations through transaction review, pattern identification, timeline development, and evidence organization. Prepare accurate, objective, and decision-ready case materials for Asset Protection, Human Resources, Legal, and operational leadership. Maintain complete and appropriately secured analytical and investigative records. Treat AI-generated alerts as investigative leads that require validation and appropriate human review before conclusions or actions are taken. AI, Automation & Technology Use approved generative AI, automation, and advanced analytical tools to accelerate research, identify patterns, and improve the speed and quality of decision‑making. Develop scalable AI-assisted workflows for risk analysis, exception reporting, incident triage, investigative support, and recurring reporting. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, strengthen data integrity, and improve enterprise visibility. Partner with IT, Information Security, Legal, Operations, and approved vendors to evaluate and implement relevant technologies. Develop business requirements, testing criteria, and performance measures for technology pilots and system enhancements. Evaluate technology based on accuracy, reliability, operational value, scalability, privacy, and financial return. Use approved systems and authorized data while protecting confidential, investigative, employee, guest, and business information. Dashboards & Executive Reporting Own Asset Protection dashboards, KPI definitions, reporting standards, and supporting data-quality controls. Automate recurring reporting, data validation, KPI monitoring, and leadership summaries where appropriate. Deliver concise executive reporting that clearly communicates financial exposure, emerging trends, business impact, and recommended actions. Present findings and strategic recommendations to Directors, Vice Presidents, and other senior stakeholders. Support quarterly and annual Asset Protection planning, forecasting, and goal setting. Track corrective actions and communicate whether identified risks and mitigation efforts are improving, stable, or deteriorating. Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as a subject‑matter expert on shrink, fraud, exception reporting, investigative analytics, and AI‑enabled risk detection. Lead cross‑functional risk reviews and help stakeholders translate analytical findings into practical business action. Build trusted partnerships with Retail Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Information Security, and other business stakeholders. Provide analytical guidance and mentoring to Asset Protection and operational partners. Establish repeatable analytical methodologies and promote consistent reporting practices. Represent Asset Protection & Safety in relevant data, technology, and operational initiatives. Promote an ethical, objective, and evidence‑based approach to risk assessment and decision‑making. Key Performance Metrics Retail shrink percentage and financial impact High‑risk location identification and mitigation effectiveness External theft, fraud, organized retail crime, and internal dishonesty trends Exception‑alert accuracy, prioritization, and false‑positive rates Cash, inventory, and product‑movement variances Investigative analytical quality, timeliness, and case conversion Audit compliance and operational‑control adherence Reporting accuracy, timeliness, automation, and data quality Corrective‑action completion and risk‑recurrence rates Financial recovery, loss avoidance, and return on Asset Protection investments QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, business, finance, criminal justice, information systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Five or more years of combined experience in asset protection, loss prevention, investigations, retail operations, fraud, risk management, or business analytics. Experience supporting a multi‑location or complex retail environment strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex analysis and translate findings into practical business recommendations. Strong knowledge of shrink, retail theft, fraud, internal investigations, operational controls, and investigative documentation. Experience with exception reporting, dashboards, risk scoring, or automated analytical workflows. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI, Tableau, or a comparable business‑intelligence platform. Ability to query, combine, validate, and analyze structured data; working proficiency in SQL strongly preferred. Practical experience using generative AI, automation, machine‑learning, or anomaly‑detection tools to improve business processes or decision‑making. Experience with POS, RFID, inventory, incident reporting, case management, surveillance, or other relevant business systems. Strong written, verbal, and executive presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely. Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity when handling sensitive information. Ability to influence decisions, build strong cross‑functional relationships, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset, with a willingness to responsibly test and adopt new technologies. The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed‑upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. 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