Area Asset Protection Manager

Catalyst Brands India

Area Asset Protection Manager leading theft, fraud, safety, and shrink-reduction efforts for Catalyst Brands retail stores in Indianapolis. Coaching teams and coordinating investigations with law enforcement and retail partners.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,500 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Asset Protection leadership, including theft and fraud investigation, compliance with policies, and team development. Proven ability to build relationships with law enforcement and implement shrink reduction strategies.

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Asset Protection LeadershipTheft and Fraud InvestigationTeam Development and TrainingCompliance with Policies and ProceduresRelationship Building with Law Enforcement

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Hard Skills

Theft InvestigationFraud DetectionDocumentation MaintenanceAudit StandardsEvidence GatheringIncident ReportingShrink Reduction StrategiesMerchandise ProtectionSafety CoachingCompliance Auditing

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipDevelopmental Conversations

Industry Keywords

Organized Retail CrimeAsset Protection PoliciesSales AuditPCI CompliancePII ComplianceLocal Law Enforcement CollaborationMall Security PartnershipsSales Floor SafetyInventory MaintenanceMerchandise Protection Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned units in accordance with company policies and procedures to drive sales and profits
Conduct developmental conversations with direct reports and document strengths and opportunities
Interview, hire, and train Asset Protection talent
Ensure Asset Protection teams follow directives, policies, and procedures
Walk the sales floor and coach associates in the moment
Advise Store and District Leadership Teams on development opportunities
Identify potential theft and fraud through observation, exception reports, and investigation referrals
Interview associates suspected of theft or fraud and document investigations
Review and maintain Asset Protection documentation
Communicate external theft trends and partner with locations and retailers to identify Organized Retail Crime groups and patterns
Gather evidence on Organized Retail Crime and external fraud as directed
Attend hearings and update files with court-related outcomes
Build relationships with local law enforcement and mall security partners
Review external apprehension, internal investigation, incident, PCI, PII, and Sales Audit documentation
Tailor Asset Protection direction to assigned stores and develop methods to educate and motivate teams on shrink reduction and safety
Coach associates on hazard-free work areas and sales floors and inventory maintenance processes
Audit departments for merchandise protection standards
Identify merchandise protection deviations from company standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned stores in accordance with company policies and procedures
Conduct developmental conversations with direct reports and maintain notes and observations
Interview, hire, and train Asset Protection talent
Ensure compliance with Asset Protection directives, policies, and procedures
Identify and investigate associate and customer theft and fraud
Properly document investigations and maintain accurate records
Gather evidence related to Organized Retail Crime and external fraud
Attend hearings as required
Establish relationships with local law enforcement and mall security partners
Audit merchandise protection standards and identify deviations
Coach associates on workplace and sales-floor safety and inventory maintenance processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (if eligible)
Term life insurance (if eligible)
Paid vacation and holidays (eligibility requirements apply)
Eight paid holidays during the calendar year for eligible associates
Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday
401(k) with Company match (if eligible)
Associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands