Director, Asset Protection

WHY JOIN ALO

Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits 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. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

ALO is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Asset Protection to lead a modern scalable approach to protecting our people product brand and retail experience across a rapidly growing global footprint.

This role will build and scale a next-generation asset protection function that combines operational leadership technology data intelligence strong partnerships and brand-aligned execution to reduce risk improve efficiency and support growth. The Director will partner cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions while intentionally moving beyond traditional asset protection models.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Technology and Operational Excellence

• Define and execute a forward-looking asset protection strategy across all locations
• Implement and optimize systems including CCTV EAS/RFID access control and analytics platforms
• Integrate emerging capabilities such as video analytics predictive alerting and automated reporting
• Ensure systems are scalable globally while configurable for local market needs
• Partner with IT and Operations to drive system integration reliability and adoption
• Develop consistent standards playbooks and operating practices that support field execution accountability and continuous improvement

Global Security Operations and Response

• Lead the strategy and implementation of a third-party Global Security Operations Center
• Establish performance standards SLAs and KPIs for all external partners
• Enable 24/7 monitoring supported by effective alerting triage and escalation practices
• Align GSOC capabilities with crisis management and business continuity needs
• Drive continuous improvement through performance management and audits

Risk Intelligence and Investigations

• Build a centralized risk data and analytics framework to deliver actionable insights on shrink incidents and emerging trends
• Leverage analytics automation and emerging technologies to prioritize risk and enable proactive mitigation
• Support investigations across internal and external theft fraud and organized crime
• Implement standardized case management and intelligence-sharing practices
• Partner with Legal HR and external agencies to ensure compliant and effective outcomes

Services and Vendor Strategy

• Lead strategy and oversight of third-party providers including guard services GSOC partners and investigative vendors
• Establish clear accountability performance metrics and cost controls
• Continuously evaluate and optimize vendor performance and scalability
• Identify opportunities to enhance services through automation and technology

Resource Strategy

• Design a scalable asset protection resource model aligned to business growth and risk
• Optimize deployment of internal and external resources across markets
• Leverage technology automation and process improvements to increase team effectiveness and support scalable growth
• Lead talent development training and performance management across the function

Global Scale Innovation and Differentiation

• Build a globally consistent framework that supports local market customization
• Implement risk-based models to align investment and controls with store-specific needs
• Lead innovation through pilot programs test-and-learn approaches and rapid scaling of proven solutions
• Challenge traditional approaches and continuously improve how asset protection is delivered

Brand-Aligned Approach

• Ensure asset protection strategies support ALOs premium and elevated store experience
• Partner with Retail and Store Design to embed security seamlessly into the environment
• Deliver solutions that are effective discreet and aligned with the brand
• Position asset protection as a value-driving function that supports both protection and performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 to 12 or more years of experience in retail asset protection security operations or related field
• Proven leadership in building and scaling modern asset protection programs
• Experience implementing GSOC operations and managing third-party providers
• Strong understanding of retail risk systems and data-driven decision making
• Experience leveraging analytics automation or advanced technologies in operational environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at a senior level
• Strong business acumen communication and leadership skills
• Experience in premium or high-growth retail environments
• Global or multi-region experience
• CPP PSP or similar certifications

The base salary range for this position is $165000-$185000 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. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the companys total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses long term incentives a PTO policy and many other progressive benefits.