Samira Kalantari

BIOGRAPHY:

Samira Kalantari is a seasoned product manager specializing in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and risk management within the financial services industry. As Director of Product Management at Mastercard, she spearheads initiatives that help financial institutions mitigate fraud risks, enhance transaction security, and safeguard digital ecosystems.

She plays a pivotal role in bridging technology, data intelligence, and financial institution needs, ensuring that Mastercard’s security solutions align with industry trends and requirements. Samira collaborates with global stakeholders and drives customer adoption of fraud prevention tools. Her expertise spans product management, and fraud detection, empowering banks and payment providers to combat threats like account takeovers, synthetic identities, and emerging fraud schemes.She is passionate about increasing financial institutions’ awareness of best practices and driving data-driven decision-making in fraud prevention.