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Omar HARBI
Senior Manager15+ years in IT within European investment banking (BNP Paribas CIB, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole, Natixis, CACEIS). Expert in project management, market risk (FRTB, XVA), electronic FX trading and IS architecture.
Who we are
Advisory and technology, in the service of trust
Founded in Dakar, Optima Advisory is a consulting firm specialized in cybersecurity, IT consulting and digital transformation for financial institutions, insurers, public administrations and telecom operators in West Africa.
Our mission
Combining performance, security and compliance
Our strength: a team of experienced consultants based in Senegal, Tunisia and the United Kingdom, able to work on-site in Dakar or remotely, to meet the needs of the most demanding clients — never compromising on security or compliance.
Dakar · Tunis · London
0+Years of European banking IT experience
0Countries: Senegal · Tunisia · UK
0/7Continuous SOC monitoring
0Cybersecurity expertise pillars
0%ISO 27001 · PCI-DSS · GDPR compliance
0European CIB banks as references
Our group
An international group combining European expertise and African roots
Head office — Dakar, Senegal
Optima Advisory
Local operating entity, client relationship & delivery.
UK partner
Snow Walkers LTD
Technical expertise, intellectual property, project management & finance.
Tunisia partner
Random Walkers
Cybersecurity hub, technical teams & artificial intelligence.
Leadership team
Experienced leadership, at the crossroads of finance and tech
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Momar KA
Senior ManagerSenegalese entrepreneur with an established network among decision-makers across banking, insurance and government institutions in Dakar and West Africa.
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Nesrine ZAGHDOUD
Senior ManagerExpertise in operational management, coordination of digital-transformation projects and leadership of multidisciplinary teams on complex cybersecurity engagements.
Our values
The principles guiding every engagement
01Rigor & compliance
Every recommendation is grounded in a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and risks.
02Security first
Data and system protection are built into every step, by default and by design.
03Technical excellence
Robust, scalable and maintainable solutions, built to the best engineering standards.
04Lasting partnership
We support our clients over time, with transparency, clarity and a results mindset.
Let's build a safer organization together
Our experts are ready to understand and address your challenges.