Associate Director, Fraud Risk

2 days ago


Singapore AIRWALLEX (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

About the team

The Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) team at Airwallex is a collaborative group of legal minds and risk management experts. We're passionate about safeguarding Airwallex's operations, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, and ensuring we navigate the global financial landscape with integrity. We provide expert guidance and support to all areas of the business, proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing legal and financial risks.

What you'll do

Reporting to the VP Risk, you will be responsible for developing and managing the fraud risk strategy across the lifecycle of customer accounts. You will oversee the risk controls throughout the account lifecycle, and to ensure we are managing account fraud risk effectively and meeting regulatory and financial partner requirements. This includes standardizing fraud incident reporting, implementing robust fraud policies and controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards in global markets. The role requires an expert in fraud risk management with a strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks, fraud detection, and prevention mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have experience in collaborating with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies where required, providing guidance on emerging fraud risks, and ensuring that all necessary risk controls are in place.

Responsibilities:

  • Standardize and maintain the fraud incident reporting process across all regions, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of fraud cases.
  • Collaborate with regulators and law enforcement agencies where required, ensuring compliance with global regulations and timely reporting of fraud incidents.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain account-related fraud policies, including but not limited to Identity Verification (IDV) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance fraud prevention measures, ensuring that policies align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the risk controls, procedures, and processes implemented by the 1st Line of Defence for account-related fraud.
  • Ensure that all fraud risk controls comply with global regulatory requirements
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of fraud prevention processes.
  • Work closely with internal teams to assess and address new fraud risks, and implement proactive strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Work closely with the product, legal, and compliance teams to ensure that fraud risk management practices are aligned with business objectives and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Engage with senior leadership to present fraud risk trends and strategies, making recommendations for risk mitigation and operational improvements.

Who you are

We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

  • 10+ years of fraud risk management experience within the financial sector
  • Proven experience in fraud risk management, particularly in fintech, banking, or payment industries.
  • Deep understanding of global regulatory environments
  • Strong experience in developing fraud policies, procedures, and risk controls to mitigate account-related fraud.
  • Experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies and regulators on fraud-related matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze emerging fraud threats and provide actionable recommendations to internal teams.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively report and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic global environment by multitasking effortlessly and managing competing priorities under demanding deadlines.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in business, finance, law, or related field.
  • Certification in fraud prevention (e.g., CFE, CAMS) is a plus.
  • Experience working in high-risk geographies and understanding regional fraud risks and trends.
Tell employers what skills you have

Excellent Communication Skills
Defence
Leadership
Strong Attention To Detail
Fraud Detection and Prevention
Enforcement
Risk Management
Strategy
Fraud
Banking
Prevention
Regulatory Requirements
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