Security & Profit Protection Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security & Profit Protection Analyst to join their team in Reading. In this dynamic role, you will provide analytical and investigative support to combat fraud and theft while assessing stock loss positions. The company values authenticity and experience, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive. You will collaborate with the Security & Profit Protection team, analyze data, and prepare insightful reports for senior management. With a commitment to employee well-being, the firm provides hybrid working arrangements and generous leave days, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about retail risk management.

Benefits

Generous leave days

Hybrid working arrangements

Subsidized cafeteria

Discounts with local partner businesses

Qualifications

• Experience in retail risk, compliance, and loss prevention.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify compliance gaps within retail operations.
• Prepare reports on stock loss trends for senior management.
• Maintain data mining systems and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Retail Risk Management

Compliance Analysis

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Third-level Education

Job description

Security & Profit Protection Analyst, Reading

Client: Primark

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6ae4d4154fbf

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

The Security & Profit Protection Analyst provides analytical and investigative support to the Group Operations Retail via the Security & Profit Protection team. The primary responsibilities include detecting and resolving potential fraud and theft against Primark, and assessing the current stock loss position using internal and external data.

What You’ll Get

Primark offers benefits supporting our colleagues' well-being and work environment, including:

• Generous leave days, plus bank holidays, with an option to buy 5 additional days.
• Hybrid working arrangements, early Friday finishes, and a subsidized cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – discounts with local partner businesses.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the Security & Profit Protection team to analyze data and identify compliance gaps within retail operations.
• Prepare reports on stock loss trends for senior management, highlighting opportunities for reduction.
• Maintain and monitor data mining systems, ensuring data integrity and resolving issues.
• Participate in designated projects and assist with ad-hoc tasks aligned with departmental priorities.
• Coordinate with Group Retail Operations to develop best practice solutions.

What You’ll Bring

We value authenticity and experience. Key qualifications include:

• Experience in retail risk, compliance, and loss prevention.
• Third-level education or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

We encourage candidates who are excited about the role, even if they don’t meet all criteria, to apply. Our recruitment team can identify where your skills fit within Primark.

At Primark, people are our priority. We are committed to caring, being dynamic, and succeeding together. All employment offers are subject to background checks, including right to work, references, education, and for some roles, criminal and financial checks.