Investigator, Brand Protection

Company Description OUR COMPANY Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

is a portfolio of five global, renowned lifestyle brands: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist.

We reach customers across 120 countries and strive to create inclusive, welcoming, omni-channel experiences for our global customers.

OUR VALUES How do we do it?

Every day, our associates show up and empower one another to stay curious and think big.

As a team of relentless innovators, we aren’t afraid to dream boldly.

We are accountable and aim to the highest caliber to understand, push boundaries and embrace change.

We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day because we are in this together.

Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone is a leader at A&F.

OUR BRAND Would you jump at the chance to be part of reinventing one of the world’s most recognizable brands?

At A&F, we’re on a mission to inspire our customers to be confident, feel comfortable, and face their fierce.

Our goal is to create relevant products and brand experiences that allow our customers to define the narrative of their own stories.

We approach the work week with a long weekend mindset: free from stress and with time well spent, we can realize our full potential.

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) to perform online investigations in a fast-paced environment.

What Will You Be Doing?

Responsible for identifying and investigating criminal activity relating to intellectual property and trademark violations for all A&F brands Coordinate investigative efforts with Private Investigative Groups, Local Law Enforcement, Customs Agencies, and Corporate Attorney’s Preparation and database management of case reports covering investigative details and findings as well as identifying control weakness with recommended solutions Conduct regional web investigations and support influencer vetting programs, focused on accuracy, efficiency, measurements, and the development of cross-functional team members assisting with these matters Execute open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation requests in a timely manner, providing objective reporting in a standardized format Coordinate verification efforts with Home Office Personnel to determine authenticity of infringing products Conduct training with local authorities, and maintain and evolve our global trainings/programs for our internal and external partners Perform market surveys to identify others infringing our Intellectual Property Rights Provide testimony and swear to legal documents on behalf of A&F brands Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by A&F Brand Protection leadership What Will You Need to Bring?

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required 2-4 years of experience with investigations, brand protection, or asset protection Knowledgeable in intellectual property rights and anti-counterfeiting Experience investigating on-line infringements and familiarity with Internet law Proficient with e-commerce, social media, and other digital platforms Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to multi-task and problem solve Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality while working on highly sensitive matters Must demonstrate an ability to work independently Experience using business intelligence databases is a plus Must pass a comprehensive background check Minimum of 25% travel QualificationsAdditional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.

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