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 >
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