Loss Prevention Specialist – Retail (United Arab Emirates) Dubai

Requirements

Candidates need 2–3 years of experience in loss prevention, asset protection, retail security, compliance, or investigations, preferably in multi-site retail or hospitality operations in the UAE or GCC. They should have strong Excel and analytical skills, investigation and reporting experience, excellent communication abilities, flexibility to travel, fluency in English, and a valid UAE driving license; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Job Summary

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Loss Prevention Specialist to
support our retail operations across the UAE and GCC. This role plays a critical
part in minimizing shrinkage, protecting company assets, and driving a culture
of compliance and accountability across stores.

The ideal candidate will have minimum of 2-3 years of experience in retail or
hospitality loss prevention, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build
strong partnerships with store teams while conducting investigations, audits,
and risk assessments.

This position requires someone who is hands-on, highly organized, and flexible
in supporting business needs across multiple locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Role and Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct regular store audits, compliance reviews, and self-assessment
evaluations.
* Investigate incidents relating to inventory losses, cash shortages, theft,
fraud, and policy violations.
* Review and analyze CCTV footage to identify risks, suspicious activities, and
operational gaps.
* Monitor shrinkage trends and recommend corrective actions to reduce losses.
* Prepare accurate reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel.
* Perform store visits to assess compliance with company policies, security
controls, and operational procedures.
* Support investigation management from initial reporting through closure and
implementation of corrective actions.
* Educate and train store teams on loss prevention best practices, stock
control, cash handling, and security awareness.
* Work closely with Store Managers, Operations, Inventory Control, Finance, and
Security teams to mitigate risks.
* Ensure security systems and equipment are operating effectively, including
CCTV, EAS, and alarm systems.
* Liaise with external stakeholders, including security providers, mall
management, and authorities when required.
* Identify opportunities to improve controls, reduce shrinkage, and strengthen
asset protection across the business. Based on responsibilities outlined in
the role profile.

QUALIFICATIONS

What We’re Looking For

* 2-3 years of experience in Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Retail
Security, Store Compliance, or Investigation roles.
* Experience within retail stores or hospitality with multi-site operations in
the UAE or GCC.
* Strong understanding of shrinkage reduction, stock loss prevention, store
controls, and retail operations.
* Experience conducting investigations and preparing findings reports.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data
analysis, reporting).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently and travel across stores when required.
* Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* Fluency in English.
* Holds UAE valid Driving License

 

Why Join Us?

* Opportunity to contribute directly to reducing business losses and improving
operational controls.
* Exposure to multiple retail brands and locations.
* Collaborative and fast-paced retail environment.
* Growth opportunities within a leading retail organization. 

 

Responsibilities

Conduct store audits and investigations into inventory losses, cash shortages, theft, fraud, and policy violations, using CCTV and shrinkage analysis to identify risks. Report findings, recommend corrective actions, train store teams, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen security and operational controls across multiple locations.

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