Mahdi ARJDANE

Senior Business Analyst

I help financial institutions and financial software vendors navigate complex challenges at the intersection of finance, regulation, and technology — with 15+ years of hands-on experience across both sides of the market.

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15+
Years European banking & insurance
10+
Major institutions served
4
Service pillars
3
Certifications

About Me

I am a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience across Banking and Insurance, specialising in regulatory reporting, accounting standards, and sustainability frameworks. I help financial institutions and financial software vendors navigate complex challenges at the intersection of finance, regulation, and technology.

My involvement spans the full project lifecycle — from defining business requirements and selecting the right vendor, through hands-on implementation, post-live reporting support, and knowledge transfer.

Having worked both sides of the market — inside financial institutions as a Business Analyst, and inside software vendors as an implementation consultant — I bring a unique combination of business insight and technical fluency that delivers real value at every stage of an engagement.

Languages & availability
French (Native) · English (Fluent)

Brussels-based · Available across Europe & globally (remote)

My Services

Four pillars covering the full lifecycle — from requirements and vendor selection through implementation, reporting, and knowledge transfer.

01
Accounting &
Financial Reporting
I help Finance and Actuarial teams translate complex accounting standards into clear, implementable business and functional requirements — covering the full IFRS implementation lifecycle.
IFRS 17IFRS 9GMM/PAA/VFAHedge AccountingFinancial ReportingChart of AccountsDisclosures
02
Regulatory &
ESG Reporting
I support banks and insurers in designing and implementing their regulatory and ESG reporting frameworks — from initial requirements through system implementation and supervisory submission.
ESG & EU TaxonomyCSRDBasel/CRR3COREP/FINREPCredit RiskPillar 3Solvency II
03
Financial Software
Implementation
Hands-on experience across the full financial software implementation lifecycle — from vendor selection through configuration, testing, go-live, and post-live support.
SASMoody's Risk IntegrityWKFS OneSumXSAP TreasuryRFP/RFISoftware SelectionPre-Sales
04
Advisory
Senior advisory support across the full delivery spectrum — from structured business analysis and programme management through to vendor sales enablement and knowledge transfer.
Business AnalysisRequirements EngineeringProgramme ManagementAgile/ScrumBPMNSales Enablement

Why Work With Me

Five things that set me apart from other consultants in this space.

01
Depth Across Four Pillars
My expertise spans across four pillars: Accounting and Financial Reporting, Regulatory and ESG Reporting, Financial Software Implementation, and Advisory. This integrated skill set allows you to rely on one trusted partner who can support your transformation end-to-end with consistency and depth.
02
Strong Communication Skills
I translate complex regulatory and technical concepts into clear, actionable language for CFOs, controllers, actuaries, IT teams, and regulators alike.
03
Both Sides Experience
I have worked both sides of the market — inside financial institutions as a Business Analyst, and inside software vendors as an implementation consultant. That dual perspective makes me uniquely effective in any room.
04
Business & Technical Fluency
With a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Banking & Financial Engineering, I bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation. Formally credentialed across financial accounting, sustainability, and business process management, I bring both analytical depth and hands-on delivery experience to every engagement.

How I Can Help

Recognise your situation? Here are the most common scenarios where organisations call me.

Financial Institutions
01
Finance Transformation & Advisory
You are running a complex regulatory or finance transformation programme and need a senior BA who can bridge business stakeholders and technical teams — managing requirements, process modelling, and delivery across multiple workstreams in an Agile environment.
02
Planning & Budget Forecasting
I support program planning, budget forecasting, and budget follow-up using agile methodologies — ensuring disciplined project delivery, meeting deadlines, and maintaining strong coordination between internal and external teams.
03
Financial Software & Implementation
You are evaluating or implementing a regulatory or finance platform and need independent expertise to develop your RFP/RFI, score vendor responses, and oversee the full implementation lifecycle from requirements to go-live.
04
Post-Live Support
Once your organisation goes live with IFRS 17, Basel, or a regulatory platform, I provide ongoing support to optimise disclosures, streamline period-end close, reconcile figures, and manage software upgrades — ensuring your implementation continues to deliver at its full potential.
Software Vendors
01
Pre-Sales Support
You are preparing for a major RFP response or a prospect demo at a bank or insurer. You need a credible domain expert who speaks the regulatory language of your buyers and helps you win the deal.
02
Implementation Consulting
You need an experienced consultant to support client implementations of your platform — bridging business requirements, technical configuration, data mapping, testing, and go-live activities.
03
Upskilling Consultants & Training
You want to upskill your internal consulting team on IFRS 17, regulatory reporting, or accounting standards. You need structured training delivered by a practitioner with real implementation experience.
04
R&D & Product Development
You are improving your product in the areas of IFRS 17, accounting standards, or regulatory reporting. You need an independent SME to review capabilities, identify gaps, and guide your R&D roadmap.

15+ Years, Both Sides

Leading European financial institutions and financial software vendors — on both sides of the market.

Feb 2024 — Present
Business Analyst — Investment Banking
BNP Paribas Fortis · Brussels
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  • Business analysis for new investment products in the Private Banking division under MiFID II, alignment and submission for FSMA approval frameworks
  • Conducted regulatory analysis and delivery covering topics including: SRD2, Tax on Securities Accounts, Capital Gains Tax, and ESG data integration requirements
  • Contributed to SAP planning cycles and budget forecasting for the investment products portfolio
  • Coordinated delivery across multiple squads in a Tribes & Squads Agile environment — managing backlog, sprint planning, and stakeholder reporting throughout the program
MiFID IISRD2FSMAESG Data IntegrationSAP PlanningBudget ForecastingAgileTribes & SquadsBusiness Analysis
Jul 2018 — Jan 2024
IFRS 17 Implementation Consultant
SAS Institute · Worldwide
+
  • Implemented end-to-end IFRS 17 solutions — working across Accounting and Actuarial teams to translate standards into business requirements, measurement models (GMM/PAA/VFA), accounting rules, chart of accounts design, and regulatory disclosures
  • EU Taxonomy implementation for insurance sustainability reporting — covering eligibility, alignment, share of written premiums
  • Supported SAS in responding to client RFI and RFP requests, providing domain expertise in IFRS 17, accounting standards, and insurance regulatory frameworks
  • Contributed to SAS product improvement by providing accounting and IFRS 17 subject matter expertise, and delivered internal training sessions to onboard and upskill future consultants
IFRS 17GMM/PAA/VFAChart of AccountsEU TaxonomyRFP/RFIPre-SalesSASProduct R&DTraining
Aug 2017 — Jul 2018
Business Analyst — IFRS 17 Implementation
KBC Bank & Insurance · Brussels
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  • Delivered functional analysis for IFRS 17 implementation — covering measurement models, contractual service margin (CSM), and reporting requirements
  • Coordinated requirements between Finance, Actuarial, and IT teams to ensure accurate IFRS 17 data flows and system design
  • Contributed to vendor selection and implementation as main IFRS 17 engine
IFRS 17CSMVendor SelectionFunctional AnalysisRequirements Engineering
Nov 2014 — Aug 2017
Functional Consultant — Risk & Finance
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services · Worldwide
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  • Delivered business and functional analysis for IFRS 9, Basel, CRR, and Hedge Accounting modules across multiple client implementations
  • Led client workshops to translate business requirements into functional solution documents — bridging business and technical sides across the full implementation lifecycle
  • Configured OneSumX modules and defined data mapping between client source systems and the Calculations engine
  • Designed and executed test scenarios across all project phases — unit, integration, and user acceptance testing — prior to module delivery
IFRS 9BaselCRRHedge AccountingWKFS OneSumXCOREPFINREPData MappingUAT
Aug 2012 — Nov 2014
Business Analyst — Treasury & Cash Management
ING Bank · Brussels
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  • Led business analysis for the integration of SAP as the core cash management engine — modelling new business processes using certified BPM methodology
  • Delivered requirements and process analysis for new cash management products — including payments, liquidity management, SWIFT messaging, and FX forecasting for the trading room
  • Planned and executed end-to-end test scenarios across all phases of the SAP implementation
SAP TreasuryCash ManagementSWIFTLiquidity ManagementFX ForecastingBPMBPMN
Jul 2010 — Jul 2012
Business Analyst — Derivatives & Structured Products
BNP Paribas · Brussels
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  • Delivered business and functional analysis for IRD and FX trading teams — working alongside traders, sales, and structurers in the trading room
  • Designed new processes and IT solutions for the introduction of new financial products — enabling efficient communication between Front, Middle, and Back Offices
  • Built pricing and risk analysis applications supporting the trading room's FX and Interest Rates activity
IRDFX TradingStructured ProductsPricing ApplicationsFront OfficeBusiness Analysis
AG Insurance KBC Insurance Ethias Ageas Group BNP Paribas Fortis ING Bank National Bank of Abu Dhabi Ford Credit SAS Institute Wolters Kluwer SAP AG Insurance KBC Insurance Ethias Ageas Group BNP Paribas Fortis ING Bank National Bank of Abu Dhabi Ford Credit SAS Institute Wolters Kluwer SAP

Who I Work With

I work with four types of organisations across Europe — each with distinct needs that align with my four service pillars.

01
Banks
From Tier 1 institutions to regional banks navigating Basel / CRR3 regulatory reporting, or financial system transformation. If your bank is mid-implementation or evaluating a new regulatory platform, I can step in at any stage.
02
Insurers
From major insurance groups to specialist carriers implementing IFRS 17, Solvency II reporting, or ESG sustainability frameworks. If your Finance and Actuarial teams need a specialist who speaks both languages, I am the right person.
03
Financial Software Vendors
Financial software companies needing credible domain expertise to win deals and deliver implementations in banking and insurance. If you need someone who understands how your buyers think, I can help you win more.
04
Consulting Firms
Consulting firms needing to subcontract a specialist for specific regulatory or IFRS workstreams. If you have a client engagement that requires deep domain expertise in IFRS, Basel, or financial software, I am available as a senior subcontractor.

My Approach

Every engagement is different — but my way of working is consistent.

01
Understand
I start by listening. Before proposing any solution, I take time to understand your specific context — your regulatory obligations, your systems, your team structure, and your constraints.
02
Translate
I bridge the gap between business and technical teams — translating complex regulatory standards into clear, actionable requirements that Finance, Actuarial, IT, and vendor teams can all work from.
03
Deliver
I stay hands-on throughout the engagement — from requirements through implementation, testing, and go-live. I don't disappear after writing a document. I see it through.
04
Transfer
At the end of every engagement, I document what was built, train the people who will run it, and leave your teams better equipped than when I arrived.

Credentials &
Education

Formally credentialed across financial accounting, sustainability, and business process management.

Certifications
FSA Credential — Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting
IFRS Foundation
2023
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Specialization
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
2023
Expert in Business Process Management
Object Management Group (OMG)
2014
Education
MSc Banking & Financial Engineering
Toulouse Business School · France
2010
BSc Computer Science
Al Akhawayn University · Morocco
2007

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Let's have a conversation.

Whether you are a bank, insurer, or software vendor — if you are facing a regulatory implementation, evaluating financial software, or need senior BA support, let's talk.

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Email
mahdi.arjdane@emaconsulting.be
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Phone
+32 470 864 812
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LinkedIn
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Location
Brussels, Belgium
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Availability
Europe & globally (remote)
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Languages
French · English