Description

Seasoned Program Manager with over 12 years of expertise in banking operations, IT-driven transformation, as well as digital innovation.

Expertise includes implementing cutting-edge solutions in cash management systems, securities services, and compliance initiatives such as CBPR+ (MT-MX) and ISO 20022.

Proven track record in leveraging AI-powered solutions to automate complex workflows, drive smarter decision-making, and foster innovative breakthroughs.

Highly skilled in managing large-scale global programs within structured governance frameworks, actively engaging stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely, successful delivery in highly regulated environments.

Proficient in optimizing CAPEX and OPEX to improve cost-efficiency while aligning with long-term strategic goals.

PMP, PRINCE2, and ITIL certified, with a strong history of advancing digital transformation and achieving operational excellence.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

Crédit Agricole CIB
Project Director - Cash Management Transformation Program
BANKING AND INSURANCE
June 2023 - Today (3 years)
Paris, France
o Directed a €13M transformation program focused on modernizing Cash
Management systems, including the creation of a Big Data Platform of Cash Management (Infrastructure, move2cloud, architecture, datalake, process) to process 70% of national banking transactions while ensuring robust
Risk Management and seamless Client Onboarding.
o Integrated instant and digital payment capabilities into the Cash Management
platform, Within the defined CAPEX budget.
o Led the transition to CBPR+ (MT-MX) compliance, ensuring alignment with ISO
20022 standards for SWIFT messaging and international transactions.
o Designed and implemented IT-enabled workflows, enhancing operational
efficiency by 15% and reducing OPEX through process automation.
o Established a global governance model, ensuring project alignment with
objectives and regional regulatory requirements.
o Actively engaged in technology selection processes, collaborating with
technology providers to define architectures and innovative solutions aligned
with project objectives.
o Implemented AI-based tools for predictive analytics, improving decision-making
and operational speed by 25%
Agile Project Management Big Data Change Management Gestion de projet technique
CACEIS
Project Manager - Custody - Issuers Services
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2021 - June 2023 (2 years and 5 months)
Paris, France
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole Bank and Santander Bank dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients.

As a project manager, for the custody and issuers services department, i was in charge of :

o led key projects in Securities Services (securitization, IPO) and issuer operations, ensuring
compliance with international regulatory standards and client expectations.
o Managed issuer-related projects for global investors in securities issued by
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies, ensuring seamless onboarding, IT and
operational excellence.
o Definition and implementation of new business and IT processes.
o Management of stock market orders on PATIO 4TPM.
o Follow-up and control of settlment operations.
o Reconciliation of transactions on NXG tool
o Orchestrated process automation to reduce manual efforts, cutting
operational delays by 15% and achieving a 20% OPEX reduction.
o Management of teams of business analysts and developers.
o Validation of user stories and specifications.
o Validation of tests.
o Introduced AI-based tools and IT solutions to improve transaction
reconciliation and enhance the accuracy of custody reporting.
o Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams using Agile Kanban boards
o balancing business requirements and technical specifications, ensuring
continuous delivery and optimizing workflow visibility.
IT Project Management Securitization Business analysis Team management Agile Project Management
AG2R LA MONDIALE
Project Manager - Treasury
BANKING AND INSURANCE
May 2020 - January 2021 (8 months)
Paris, France
As Group Treasury and investment project manager, i was in charge of:

o Daily control of the bank positions of the Groups different accounts
o Management of banking relationships - statement of accounts on SWIFT
o Analysis of discrepancies and variations in balances before reconciliation
o Project management following AGILE methodology
o Managing a Team of 4 business Analysts
o Evolution, configuration and maintenance of electronic signatures tool
o Transformation of the procedures for justifying the accounts to the auditors
o Management of the groups fixed assets on the CODA ASSETS tool
o Generation of the financial statements of the Group companies on FAS INVOKE
Tool
Réconciliation bancaire Titrisation Intégration continue