Description

With more than 20 years of experience in the field of banking, finance and information technology, I am a passionate IT professional specialized as an IT Program Director with particular expertise in Information Systems, particularly in terms of project management with a business, regulatory, organizational, strategy and IT dimension as well as the management of transformation projects and complex portfolio management. I gained my experience through investment banks but also within software companies and fintechs /start-ups. I am convinced that my passion for innovation, my proven experience in IT program management, and my in-depth understanding of Information Systems can make a significant contribution to the various objectives of my clients.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

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

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 20km)

Sgcib
IS Program Director
BANKING AND INSURANCE
November 2022 - Today (3 years and 7 months)
Paris, France
- Management of a major Structural Risks information system transformation program: design and
implement robust strategies that align IT initiatives with primary objectives.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure seamless project execution
and achievement of desired outcomes.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Lead high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and ensure
everyone is aligned towards a common goal.
- Management of transformation project monitoring committees, executive and steering
committees.
- Contribution of PIs planning of value chains to ensure proper consideration and understanding of
transformation initiatives.
- Updating schedules and monitoring project financiers & writing and updating all documents
necessary for the project.
KPIs:
 Management of a global team of 300+ IT and operations professionals.
 10M€ budget annually
 20% increase in operational efficiency.
 15% reduction in infrastructure cost, all while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
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Austin Capital Bank
IT Program Director - Austin Capital Bank
November 2019 - Today (6 years and 7 months)
Vietnam, Vietnam
Austin Capital Bank (ACB), United States - Vietnam
- High-level management, consulting, and development of IT software for IT Score Credit
Bank for businesses and individuals (WEB & Mobile https://www.creditstrong.com/).
- Definition of the schedule and compliance with the budget for existing and new projects.
- Cost estimation, planning, and monitoring of task progress.
- Ensure the quality of deliveries and coordination of teams between Vietnam and the US.
- Set up a WIKI Documentation site (Architecture, User Guides, Technical Analysis).
KPIs:
 Management of a global team of 60+ IT and operations professionals (Vietnam + US).
 12M$ budget annually
 25% increase in operational efficiency and a 40% reduction in manual processing errors.
 20% customer service response time.

Stably Corporation
- Blockchain Implementation: Proven expertise in the design and implementation of Blockchain
solutions tailored to organizational needs.
- Project Lifecycle Management: Adept at overseeing projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring
milestones are met within scope, time, and budget.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in fostering collaboration between IT, development, and
business teams to ensure seamless integration of Blockchain technology.
- Risk Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks associated with Blockchain
projects to ensure positive outcomes.
- Enterprise tokenization (Tezos, Zytara, Stellar, VNDC, KitcoGold, CatalX, Qtum…), branded
currency, and token reward program
KPIs:
 Management of a global team of 25+ IT and operations professionals.
 5M$ budget annually
 Reducing transaction processing time by 30% and cutting operational costs by 20%.
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Société Générale
Head of IT Referential
BANKING AND INSURANCE
February 2015 - November 2021 (6 years and 9 months)
Paris, France
Led cross-functional teams in the seamless implementation of 30 regulatory projects. My
expertise lies in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, overseeing the end-to-end
project lifecycle, and ensuring our bank remains at the forefront of compliance excellence.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adept at interpreting and implementing banking regulations to ensure
compliance and mitigate risks (Regulations: FATCA, EMIR, MIFID, IFRS, GDPR...)
- Project Management: Proven success in leading multi-faceted regulatory projects from start to
finish.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in fostering collaboration between legal, risk
management, and business teams to achieve common regulatory goals.
- Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and executing strategies to navigate evolving
regulatory landscapes.
KPIs:
 Management of a global team of 30+ IT and operations professionals (France, India, Roumania)
 4M€ budget annually
 35% increase in the accuracy of regulatory reporting & Reduced audit preparation time by 50%