Asset Protection Business Analyst

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. Our Iconic Brands include PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe and Pasticceria Marchesi and we are currently operating in more than 45 Countries, embracing employees of more than 100 nationalities.

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Security the Asset Protection Business Analyst will be responsible for the development and implementation of robust reporting and analysis for the Asset Protection Department within Group Corporate Security. This role requires an analytical and detailed leader with a strong background in risk analysis, profit and loss management, shrinkage calculation criteria, fraud patterns, process-mapping abilities to improve and enhance processes and procedures
 

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Conduct thorough analysis of point of sale transactional data and other systems to identify patterns, trends, and exception for investigation or potential internal and external fraudulent activity
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of data mining, monitoring and analytics to improve existing strategies
• Support with internal and external investigations providing actionable data and offering investigative support using available resources and technologies
• Perform auditing activities in Retail business
• Responsible for generating reports for trend analysis, key performance indicators, field asset protection team performance summary
• Perform special projects or additional asset protection duties as requested by the Head of Group Security
• Create presentation data for executive management
• Liaison between Finance, Accounting, and Inventory Team
• Collaborate with law enforcement, Loss Prevention and other retail partners to develop predictive analysis and practical solutions to challenges currently or evolving risk to business
• Participate in industry leading benchmarking surveys and explore quantitative data to assist with developing or evolving strategic priorities
• Comfortable taking initiatives and being resource/entrepreneurial

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting and/or Security

Proficient in English written and spoken

Proficient in the use of SAP

Minimum 2 years of data analysis, reporting and quantitative analysis

Previous experience developing business cases for executive management

Strong financial and business acumen

Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Access, Power BI, and Power Point) programs is required

A hands-on problem solver with a willingness to work in the details and finds opportunities to change processes to drive efficiency

Resiliency and adaptability are key to be successful

Ability to work collaboratively across several cross functional teams

Experience with  ERP and other business intelligence systems

Experience with case management systems, exception reporting systems and auditing systems

W-Z, CFI, CFE certifications a plus