Banks & Financial Institutions
BCEAO, commercial banks, microfinance
Cybersecurity · IT Consulting · Compliance
The expertise that secures
and transforms your organization.
Advisory firm specialized in cybersecurity, IT consulting and digital transformation for financial institutions, insurers, public administrations and telecoms in West Africa.
0Countries · Senegal, Tunisia, UK
24/7SOC monitoring live
0Cyber expertise pillars
A trusted partner for West Africa's strategic sectors
Insurance Companies
Life, non-life, reinsurance, mutuals
Telecom Operators
Orange, Free, Expresso
International Organizations
AfDB, UNDP, World Bank, UN agencies
Energy & Extractive Industries
Upstream, downstream, mining
Ministries & Public Administrations
E-government, social funds, healthcare
Our expertise
A full value chain, from advisory to execution
Banking, Finance & Insurance
Advisory, support and regulatory expertise across banking, finance, insurance and compliance functions.
Information Systems & Cloud
Engineering, development, integration and maintenance of IS, software and tailored cloud solutions.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Cybersecurity services, security audits and data protection, from strategy to operations.
Strategy & Transformation
Advisory in management, organization, strategy and digital-transformation guidance.
Data, AI & Automation
Data analytics, artificial intelligence and business-process automation.
Professional Training
Upskilling your teams across all of our areas of expertise.
Our method
A rigorous, results-driven approach
From initial audit to continuous optimization, we structure every engagement to deliver measurable value, in full compliance.
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Audit & diagnostic
Mapping of risks, existing IS and regulatory requirements.
02
Strategy & scoping
Prioritized roadmap aligned with your business and compliance goals.
03
Design & integration
Development, integration and rollout of secure, scalable solutions.
04
Monitoring & optimization
Maintenance, security monitoring and continuous improvement over time.
Engagements grounded in the most demanding frameworks
ISO 27001PCI-DSSCISSP / CISMOSCP / CEHGDPR / CDPNIST / EBIOS RM
Dakar · Tunis · London
Rooted in West Africa, connected to the world's best standards
From Dakar, our consultants combine deep knowledge of African financial ecosystems with 15 years of experience inside Europe's largest investment banks.
0+Years in European banking IT
0Countries of operation
0%ISO 27001 · GDPR compliant engagements
Case studies
Concrete results, industry by industry
BankingBANK_CORERegulatory compliance platform
Overhaul of regulatory reporting and internal-control framework for a retail bank.
−60%Reporting time
100%Traceability
InsuranceSEC_AUDITIS hardening & security audit
Full security audit and remediation plan for an insurance provider.
ISO 27001Compliance ready
0Major incident
FinanceAUTO_FLOWAutomation & data activation
Back-office process automation and decision dashboards for an asset manager.
−40%Manual tasks
×3Processing speed
Testimonials
Trusted by our clients
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Optima Advisory structured our compliance program with remarkable rigor. A partner who understands both regulation and technology.
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From the security audit to the cloud rollout, their technical expertise and high standards made all the difference on our project.
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Automating our processes saves us precious time. A responsive, clear and results-driven team.
FAQ
Everything you need to know
We combine industry standards (cloud, DevSecOps, ISO 27001/NIST cybersecurity frameworks) with bespoke, data and AI solutions, always with security and compliance by design.
Banks and financial institutions, insurers, telecom operators, international organizations, energy and public administrations — mainly in Senegal and West Africa.
Compliance is built in from the design stage. We cover the most demanding frameworks: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CDP Senegal, BCEAO directives and CIMA standards.
Yes. Beyond the project, we provide maintenance, security monitoring, team training and continuous improvement.
An initial call scopes your challenges. We then run an audit and deliver a prioritized, costed roadmap proposal.
Ready to secure and accelerate your transformation?
Let's discuss your challenges. Our experts design the right solution for your regulatory and technical context.