Head of Fraud Management (hybrid)

Head of Fraud Management (hybrid, PJ) * Play a key role in designing and embedding multi-layered fraud controls across the entire process, driving data quality initiatives and mitigating supplier risks through advanced technologies. * Lead and mentor a diverse team of analysts and specialists across multiple regions while collaborating closely with internal departments and external partners such as banks, regulators, and law enforcement.

What you'll do:

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing sophisticated anti-fraud frameworks that span every stage of supplier engagement—from onboarding through payment—while leveraging advanced analytics to detect anomalies.

• Architect and continuously refine comprehensive anti-fraud strategies spanning supplier onboarding, invoice processing, payments, and vendor lifecycle management.
• Implement AML/KYC checks alongside digital-channel anomaly detection using AI/ML technologies to ensure supply-chain integrity.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, control audits, targeted spot checks, and root-cause analyses to identify vulnerabilities and close control gaps.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-regional team of 15- 20 fraud analysts, data scientists, and specialists while managing the annual budget for tools, training, and external audits.
• Define quarterly KPIs for the team, conduct performance reviews, develop succession plans, and foster professional growth within the group.
• Champion the adoption of fraud management technologies to reduce risk exposure while minimising manual intervention through automation.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for all fraud-related issues by working collaboratively with Cybersecurity, Procurement, Finance, IT, Legal teams as well as external partners including banks and regulators.
• Present fraud trends, prevention strategies, remediation plans to Audit Committees and Risk Councils while maintaining real-time dashboards in Power BI or QlikSence tracking key metrics
• Evaluate emerging fraud-detection tools (such as SAS Fraud or AI/ML platforms), recommend enhancements for existing systems, and lead remediation sprints for continuous process improvement.

What you bring:

To excel as Head of Fraud Management you will bring extensive experience from roles focused on fraud prevention compliance or procurement ideally within large multinational environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance Accounting, Information Technology or related field demonstrating strong academic grounding relevant to this complex area.
• Minimum eight years’ experience in fraud prevention compliance procurement or financial services providing deep practical knowledge of industry best practices.
• Advanced command of business intelligence tools such as Power BI Tableau coupled with solid SQL skills for building insightful dashboards reports.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication skills including experience presenting findings recommendations to C-suite audit committees fostering trust transparency.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Cybersecurity Procurement Finance IT Legal ensuring holistic approach to risk mitigation.
• Experience implementing AML KYC checks digital anomaly detection AI ML solutions supporting robust anti-fraud measures.
• Strong analytical mindset capable of conducting thorough risk assessments control audits root-cause analyses driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity transparency throughout its operations.

Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises ethical conduct encourages open communication supports ongoing professional development. The company invests heavily in state-of-the-art technology empowering teams with the latest tools needed to stay ahead of emerging risks while reducing manual workloads through automation. Collaboration is at the heart of everything they do—with cross-functional teamwork actively promoted so everyone feels connected supported valued regardless of location or function.

Flexible working opportunities generous pension contributions comprehensive training programmes further enhance employee wellbeing career progression making this an ideal environment for those who want their work to have real impact within a supportive inclusive setting.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a highly influential role where your expertise can truly make a difference we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career move awaits!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C