Merag Chew
About Merag Chew
Merag Chew serves as the Regional Director of APAC Risk & UW Operations at Nuvei, where he has worked since 2022. With a strong background in compliance and risk management, he has held various leadership roles in the fintech sector across multiple companies.
Work at Nuvei
Merag Chew serves as the Regional Director for APAC Risk & Underwriting Operations at Nuvei since 2022. In this role, Chew has been instrumental in establishing local teams across various APAC countries. These teams are responsible for managing daily operations in alignment with the company's policies. Chew's focus includes ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, which is critical for maintaining operational integrity within the fintech sector.
Previous Experience at Checkout.com
Before joining Nuvei, Merag Chew held the position of Vice President of Customer Operations APAC at Checkout.com from 2019 to 2022. During this three-year tenure in Singapore, Chew oversaw customer operations, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency within the APAC region.
Career at AsiaPay
Merag Chew worked at AsiaPay as an Account cum Operation Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2015. This role was based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and involved managing client accounts and supporting operational processes, contributing to the company's growth in the region.
Education and Expertise
Merag Chew studied at the Systematic Institute of Information Technology, where Chew majored in Computer Programming, Internet, and Multimedia, earning an International Diploma in Computer Studies from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, Chew completed A-level studies at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology. Chew possesses extensive expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance, particularly within the fintech sector, and has a strong background in underwriting, which supports risk management strategies.
Experience at Adyen
Prior to joining Checkout.com, Merag Chew was the Head of Sales Support & Underwriting APAC at Adyen from 2015 to 2019. In this role, Chew was responsible for sales support and underwriting processes in the APAC region, contributing to the company's risk management and operational strategies.