Job Description
As part of the Global Brand Protection Team, this position will focus on identifying and investigating criminal activity relating to intellectual property and trademark violations. This position will support numerous areas of the business by identifying and capturing digital intelligence, as well as coordinating and assisting with other cross-functional department projects. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon utilizing open-source intelligence (OSINT and SOCMINT) to perform online investigations in a fast-paced environment.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
Responsible for identifying and investigating criminal activity relating to intellectual property and trademark violations for all A&F brands, building and resolving online to offline caseworkCoordinate global investigative efforts with Private Investigative Groups, Local Law Enforcement, Customs Agencies, and Corporate AttorneysPreparation and database management of case reports covering investigative details and findings as well as identifying control weaknesses and providing risk assessments with recommended solutionsCoordinate verification efforts with Home Office Personnel to determine authenticity of infringing productsConduct regional web investigations and support influencer vetting programs, focused on accuracy, efficiency measurements, and the development of cross-functional team members assisting with these mattersExecute open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation requests in a timely manner, providing objective reporting in a standardized formatConduct brand training with local authorities as well as internal and external partners globallyPerform market surveys to identify others infringing our Intellectual Property RightsProvide testimony and swear to legal documents on behalf of A&F brandsOther duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by A&F Brand Protection leadershipWhat Do You Need To Bring?
Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred2+ years experience with investigations, brand protection or asset protectionKnowledgeable in Intellectual Property Rights and anti-counterfeiting enforcementExperience investigating on-line infringements, intel gathering and familiarity with Internet lawProficient with e-commerce, social media, and other digital platformsOutstanding attention to detail with an ability to multi-task and problem solveStrong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality while working on highly sensitive mattersMust demonstrate an ability to work independently and as a teamExperience using Microsoft business intelligence tools and their suite of productsMust pass a comprehensive background checkMinimum of 25% travelOur Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
Incentive bonus program Annual companywide review process Flexible spending accounts Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Additional InformationABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER