Ray Collins
About Ray Collins
Ray Collins serves as the Regional Manager for APAC at Fraud.net, where he focuses on financial crime prevention through human intervention and training. He has extensive experience in the field, having held various roles in organizations such as Lorica Health, Performant Corp, and EY.
Current Role at Fraud.net
Ray Collins serves as the Regional Manager for APAC at Fraud.net, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees operations across Australia, the Pacific, South East Asia, and the Far East. He utilizes Fraud.net's end-to-end software solution for fraud prevention, which is specifically designed for the banking, insurance, and finance sectors. His responsibilities include implementing strategies that incorporate human intervention and training to enhance financial crime prevention efforts.
Previous Experience in Financial Crime Management
Before joining Fraud.net, Collins held several significant positions in financial crime management. He was the General Manager for Fraud at Lorica Health from 2017 to 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that, he served as Head of Financial Crime at Performant Corp from 2014 to 2017 in London. His experience also includes roles as a Consultant for Fraud Investigation and Anti Money Laundering at AXA and as an AML Consultant at EY in 2010.
Background in Law Enforcement
Collins began his career in law enforcement as a Police Officer with Victoria Police, where he served from 1990 to 2003 for 13 years. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in investigations and crime prevention, which he later applied in his roles within the financial sector.
Education and Academic Background
Ray Collins studied at Deakin University, where he gained knowledge relevant to his career in financial crime prevention. He also attended St Bernards from 1981 to 1988, completing his primary and secondary education. His academic background supports his expertise in fraud prevention and financial crime management.
Leadership Roles in Fraud Prevention
Throughout his career, Collins has held various leadership roles focused on fraud prevention. He was the Director of the Counter Fraud Group at Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group UK from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Group Head of Financial Crime, Investigations, and Anti Money Laundering at Prudential UK from 2007 to 2010. These positions underscore his extensive experience and commitment to combating financial crime.