Imane Hsi

• Led the strategy focus workstream for a Tier 2 bank in Bahrain, including benchmarking against peers, conducting gap and opportunity analysis for new income streams, evaluating proposed initiatives, and developing a 3-year corporate banking strategy.

• Spearheaded the strategic repositioning of a GCC social bank by conducting in-depth market assessment and segmentation analysis, helping redefine its business model to prioritize SME development and financial inclusion.

• Delivered multiple regulatory due diligence projects across Europe and the GCC, assessing target institutions' compliance frameworks with a focus on financial crime, consumer protection and overall regulatory governance, and advising clients on key remediation actions.

• Directed a comprehensive diagnostic of the contracting finance business for a major Islamic bank in KSA, identifying opportunities to generate USD 800M in revenues; conducted market benchmarking and developed a revised credit policy manual and workflow optimization framework.

• Analyzed the operational structure and financial performance of trade finance activities for a key banking client in KSA, identifying revenue

leakages and proposing streamlined processes to boost profitability.

• Developed and tailored over 30 business development pitchbooks and client presentations for banks, insurance brokers, family offices, and investment funds—many of which directly led to project wins and ongoing engagements.

• Led the design and implementation of a digital closing solution for a leading aircraft manufacturer across France, Germany, Spain, the UK, and the US, aligning cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless deployment.

• Delivered regulatory reporting solutions for major European banks by translating complex financial requirements into tailored implementation strategies, covering LCR, NSFR, market and counterparty risk, and MREL-TLAC metrics.

• Collaborated with IT and finance departments to restructure data architecture and automate information flows between front-office and accounting systems, increasing efficiency and reducing reconciliation issues.

• Managed full project lifecycles using Agile and Waterfall methodologies and handled communications with senior stakeholders from strategy definition through execution and change adoption.

• Monitored and analyzed legal department expenditures, supporting financial forecasting and improving cost tracking accuracy.

• Participated in budget planning cycles, contributing to the preparation of reports and variance analyses used by senior finance management.

• Assisted in aligning departmental financial planning with corporate objectives through regular coordination with accounting and cost control teams.