AFC Monitoring Specialist

Your role at Xevera: We are seeking a highly skilled AFC Monitoring Specialist to join our Partnership Product team. This role involves monitoring, investigating, and managing suspicious and fraudulent activities from partners and clients throughout their acquisition process and during ongoing cooperation. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining a secure environment by identifying high-risk partners and clients, developing strategies to prevent fraudulent activities, and minimizing potential company losses. This position is suited for an expert with substantial experience in the financial trading industry and a deep understanding of global anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which requires familiarity with international financial markets beyond local Malaysian contexts. You will: - Fraud Case Management: Oversee the management of fraud cases involving suspicious affiliates, including detection, analysis, resolution, communication, and post-incident monitoring. - System Analysis: Gather and assess data to identify potential system vulnerabilities and develop preventive measures against abuse and fraud. - Data Analysis: Analyze extensive datasets to uncover irregular affiliate activity patterns and anomalous behaviors, using advanced data analysis techniques. - Documentation: Create detailed documentation of case management processes for various types of fraud, ensuring compliance with industry standards. - Model Development: Contribute to the development of new fraud detection models and continuously enhance existing models, leveraging machine learning algorithms where applicable. - Financial Risk Analysis: Utilize digital tools, specialized software, and programming languages to conduct in-depth analysis of financial risks, delivering insights to inform business decisions. - AML Strategy Development: Formulate and implement robust strategies to ensure adherence to global anti-money laundering laws, taking into account the complexities of cross-border transactions. - Regulatory Collaboration: Work closely with international auditors and regulatory bodies to minimize the organization’s exposure to money laundering risks. - Reporting: Prepare and submit timely reports and maintain meticulous records of all suspicious activities and transactions for internal and external audits. What makes you a great fit: - Language Proficiency: Native English speaker with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in multilingual and multicultural environments. - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) sector, specifically within global financial services trading industries (experience beyond local Malaysian markets is crucial). - Technical Expertise: Proficiency in documentation software, such as Zendesk Guide, Camtasia, SnagIt, or equivalent. - Advanced SQL skills for data querying and manipulation. - Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python and/or R for data analysis and developing detection models. - Expertise in Excel/Google Sheets for complex data analysis. - Analytical Skills: A deep analytical mindset with the ability to identify subtle patterns and trends in large datasets. - Knowledge and application of math statistics and predictive modeling. - Compliance Knowledge: Extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and risk management, with proven experience in handling international compliance regulations and standards. - Problem Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to managing complex fraud cases and developing mitigation strategies. - Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently even under pressure. - Global Market Insight: A thorough understanding of international financial markets, regulatory requirements, and cross-border transaction complexities. Experience handling markets in Europe, North America, and Asia (beyond Malaysia).