Asset Protection Manager

EZCORP, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EZCORP, Inc. is seeking an Asset Protection Manager in Austin, TX. The role focuses on supporting field and corporate operations, investigating losses, and mitigating risk across the region.

You will leverage data, CCTV, and exception reporting to protect assets and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in loss prevention or asset protection, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five years loss prevention/asset protection experience.
• Advanced analytical skills for data extraction and reporting.
• Knowledge of firearms regulations and ATF rules.
• Experience with investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates Asset Protection data up, down, and across the organization.
• Leads investigations with exception reporting and CCTV review.
• Manages incident recovery and shrinkage reporting.
• Reviews internal controls and policy adherence in stores.
• Trains teams on AP controls and loss mitigation.
• Coordinates with Ops and HR on responses to unethical activity.
• Prepares dashboards, scorecards, and trend analyses for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative interviewing

Data analysis

Bilingual

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Wicklander & Zulawski or Reid Certification preferred

CFI preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

POS systems

Job description

At EZCORP we are a growing team focused on creating and changing the pawn industry as we know it today. We believe that our platform enabled lending and e-commerce solutions will revolutionize our ability to attract, engage and service our customers across the United States, Mexico and Latin America.Join us now for an opportunity to be a part of a team that wants to provide access to short-term cash for every person – everywhere!The Company:Founded in Austin in 1989, EZCORP has grown into a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States, Mexico and Latin America. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained and providing an industry-leading customer experience.What’s in it for you:Ground Floor opportunity with EZCORP, a company with a start-up, purpose-driven mentality where innovative and agile problem solving are part of our DNA along with competitive compensation and benefits.Address:TexasThe Asset Protection Manager is responsible for supporting field and corporate operations execution of asset protection processes. This role has analysis-based responsibilities as well as investigation and recovery of losses within an assigned Region. The APM manages liaison with external and internal partners to mitigate and prevent further losses. The APM leverages data and technology to focus and accomplish work with high business benefit and utilizes assessment and exception management tools to target and resolve risk.Key Areas of Responsibility:1. Communicates and reports Asset Protection-related data up, down, and across the organization, as needed2. Analysis driven investigation production utilizing exception reporting, key metric financials and CCTV3. Administers and maintains databases and software for exception management, operational assessments, investigations/recovery, and inventory/shrink reporting4. Communication of Asset Protection Controls and Policies5. Conducts operational and regulatory required assessments and provides accurate and timely documentation and reporting of findings to Operations Management and AP Leadership6. Mitigates internal and external threats to all business initiativesCritical and Essentials Tasks:1. Manages design and production of AP reports, dashboards, scorecards, and exception metrics that provide relevant and timely indications regarding asset loss risks and operational compliance2. Keeps senior management and stakeholders informed of data and trends indicative of asset loss risks3. Utilizes internal and external data in decision making to determine business value/benefits of decisions and to focus resources on high return efforts4. Manages restitution effort and claims reporting to ensure and increase timely recoveries 5. Reviews internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures that affect store assets6. Conducts training when and where necessary, monitoring cash variances and ensuring they are resolved7. Reduces inventory shrinkage through partnerships with all levels of Operations in the development and execution of Asset Protection initiatives, the follow-up of unresolved installation/repair tickets for security-related equipment and use of available reports to identify potential issues within stores8. Investigates and resolves incidents discovered or reported, identifying causes and vulnerabilities during post-incident investigation and applying lessons learned to mitigate repeat incidents9. Accurately, thoroughly and timely reviews all available Exception Reporting Tools to gain maximum value in identifying trends that are negative to Company and/or AP goals10. Executes Company and AP initiatives, policies, and procedures to mitigate asset losses and maximize Company performance11. Conducts review meetings with the Regional Operations Director and District Managers to discuss current shrinkage trends and issues12. Identifies shrinkage vulnerabilities before losses occur and develop solutions to reduce these types of losses13. Reports on internal deficiency trends that need to be addressed to Operations and AP leadership, and develop solutions that address these deficiencies and trends14. Ensures that all internal investigations are completed timely and that all of our internal policies and procedures are being followed when it comes to internal investigations15. Investigates unethical activity and reports results of investigation to management as appropriate16. Collaborates with Operations and Human Resources to determine appropriate response to unethical activity17. Reports and analyzes AP investigation results and recommends improvements to processes and procedures to the Director of Asset Protection and appropriate Operations and Human Resource Management for improved asset control18. Participates in and/or assists in other projects as assigned by the Director, Asset ProtectionRequirements:5 years loss prevention/asset protection/criminal justice experienceAdvanced analytical skills, including ability to extract, aggregate, normalize and mine data sets for analysisBachelor’s degree in a related fieldWicklander & Zulawski or Reid Certification preferredCFI preferredCompetencies:Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of investigative interviewing and interrogation techniquesDemonstrated knowledge of Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms rules and regulations concerning firearmsDemonstrated knowledge of Office of Consumer Credit Commission rules and regulationsDemonstrated knowledge of federal and state Pawn and PDL rules and regulationsDemonstrated communication and interpersonal verbal and written skills; time management and organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracyDemonstrated ability to use PC, including data input into a POS terminal, Word and EXCELCompliance with EZCORP driving policyBilingual preferred