Ruxandra Aldea
About Ruxandra Aldea
Ruxandra Aldea serves as the VP of Strategic Accounts for North America at Feedzai, where she focuses on data and AI solutions to address fraud and financial crime. With extensive experience in the FinTech sector, she has held various leadership roles across multiple companies and is recognized as a thought leader in the industry.
Work at Feedzai
Ruxandra Aldea serves as the Vice President of Strategic Accounts for North America at Feedzai, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leveraging data and artificial intelligence to enhance value propositions aimed at combating fraud and financial crime. Aldea's responsibilities include managing key accounts and driving strategic initiatives within the organization. Her expertise in digital transformation in the financial sector positions her as a significant contributor to Feedzai's mission.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Ruxandra Aldea held various leadership positions in the financial services sector. She worked at Temenos as Senior Vice President of Sales & Account Management for Canada and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as General Manager of the Banking Practice at Aequilibrium from 2018 to 2020. Aldea also held positions at Fiserv, including Area Vice President of Account Management and Head of Marketing & Sales Operations. Her extensive experience spans over two decades in service management, marketing leadership, and sales.
Educational Background
Ruxandra Aldea has a robust educational background, having studied at several prestigious institutions. She completed an Executive Program in Strategy & Innovation at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2020 to 2023. Aldea holds a Bachelor of International Business and Economics from Academia de Studii Economice din București and an MBA in Management from Simon Fraser University. Additionally, she is pursuing Executive Education in Sales Management at Queen's University, which she began in 2017.
Industry Recognition and Thought Leadership
Ruxandra Aldea is recognized as a thought leader in the FinTech and banking sectors. She frequently participates as a speaker at industry events, sharing insights on digital transformation and financial services. Aldea has authored a blog post focused on optimizing fraud risk management for banks, contributing to the discourse on best practices in the industry. Her goal is to expand her impact and influence within the FinTech space, particularly in areas related to fraud prevention and financial crime.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
Ruxandra Aldea has been instrumental in leading some of the largest digital transformation programs in North America, particularly in retail and commercial banking, treasury and payments, and digital banking. Her experience includes building collaborative and high-performing teams that emphasize continuous learning and optimization. Aldea's strategic approach to digital initiatives has positioned her as a key figure in advancing technological solutions in the financial services industry.