Samira Boudjenana
About Samira Boudjenana
Samira Boudjenana is a Transaction Monitoring Analyst at Brightwell, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in fraud investigation at companies like Apple and Zoosk, she specializes in financial crime detection and social network analytics.
Work at Brightwell
Samira Boudjenana has been employed at Brightwell as a Transaction Monitoring Analyst since 2020. In this role, she focuses on identifying and mitigating potential fraudulent activities within financial transactions. Her expertise in financial crime detection contributes to the company's efforts in preventing losses and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. She operates from Dry Branch, Georgia, where she applies her analytical skills to monitor transactions effectively.
Previous Experience at Apple
Prior to her current position, Samira Boudjenana worked at Apple in various roles related to fraud investigation. From 2018 to 2020, she served as a Fraud Investigator in the Austin, Texas Area. Additionally, she held the position of EMEIA Operations/iTunes Fraud Investigator for eight months in 2019. Earlier, she was a Fraud Prevention Investigator for ten months in 2017. Her experience at Apple provided her with a solid foundation in fraud detection and prevention.
Background in Fraud Prevention
Samira Boudjenana has a significant background in fraud prevention, having worked as a Fraud Prevention Team Lead at Zoosk from 2010 to 2016. During her six years in this role, she developed strategies to combat fraudulent activities and led a team focused on maintaining the integrity of the platform. Additionally, she served as a Spam Prevention Team Lead at Google for one year, where she further honed her skills in identifying and mitigating online threats.
Education and Expertise
Samira Boudjenana has pursued higher education to enhance her knowledge and skills. She studied at Texas A&M University–Central Texas, where she is currently completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, expected to graduate in 2024. She also attended Austin Community College, earning an Associate of Science degree from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background, combined with her expertise in social network analytics, aids in detecting fraud patterns and phishing sites.
Skills in Financial Crime Detection
Samira Boudjenana possesses demonstrated capabilities in handling hacked accounts and conducting loss investigations. Her strong background in financial crime detection makes her a valuable asset in preventing company losses. She utilizes her analytical skills and knowledge of fraud patterns to effectively address and mitigate risks associated with financial transactions.