LARBI MEDDOUN
Senior Product Manager
Rabat,RAB
Summary
Result-oriented product manager with a banking, financial services, and Fintech background. Proven track record in launching Fintech initiatives, enhancing user experiences (increased savings by 40%), and optimizing operations (20% faster approvals). Eager to drive impactful change in technology-focused environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Product Manager Consultant
Yakeey
Casablanca, CAS
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced Yakeey's home financing solutions by 30%, incorporating strategic product strategy and leveraging real estate market trends.
- Streamlined workflows for 20% faster approval rate and boosted user experience.
- Championed agile product management, reducing delivery timelines by 25% and improving team efficiency by 40% with data-driven approach.
- Significantly improved stakeholder communication across real estate market, enhancing project alignment by 30% and accelerating product delivery in PropTech landscape.
Senior Product Manager
FinKeyZ
Casablanca, CAS
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded AI-driven fintech solutions to boost financial inclusion, elevating user engagement by 50% and driving 25% efficiency gain.
- Orchestrated market analysis and digital strategy in fintech sector with coordination across teams, leveraging AI/ML for a 30% revenue surge, underpinning leadership, and strategic product strategy.
- Devised a virtual financial assistant, improving decision-making speed by 30% and boosting investment returns by 20%, demonstrating deep insights into user experience.
- Led comprehensive project management, ensuring timely delivery and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across crucial fintech sectors.
- Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.
Project Manager
B-Sensei
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Founded B-Sensei, enhancing financial inclusion for 500,000 clients; led cross-functional teams, secured $100K funding, and drove scalable innovation through market analysis
- Integrated B-Sensei solution into BNP Paribas banking systems, elevating client financial capabilities and introducing cutting-edge savings solutions
- Implemented rigorous project management methodologies, prioritizing risk, budget, and quality management, enhanced by effective KPI monitoring, to ensure operational excellence and project success.
PMO (Innovation & Strategy)
BNP Paribas
Casablanca, CAS
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Launched innovative financial products for 50,000+ users and led a mobile app development, slashing loan times by 80% and showcasing digital innovation.
- Enhanced BNP Paribas' digital transformation, merging strategic assessment and roadmap realignment to improve customer experiences and match market trends.
- Strengthened the fintech ecosystem by partnering with startups, incubators, and accelerators to drive innovation and solution development.
- Developed and launched a user-centric mobile banking app, significantly streamlining loan process and enhancing customer experience.
Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking
BNP Paribas
Casablanca, CAS
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Identified four market opportunities, unlocking potential revenue of over $5 million and driving significant business growth
- Converted five key prospects into clients by paying attention to detail in performance tracking, substantially expanding client base.
- Conducted detailed financial analyses for projects across real estate, industry, and agriculture, informing strategic investment decisions.
- Rigorously appraised credit portfolio quality for ten companies, enhancing risk management and financial health.
- Ensured strict compliance with KYC, KYD, KYT, and AML standards, fortifying customer trust and regulatory adherence.
Analyst
SPIM Property Development
Rabat, RAB
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Led strategic marketing for four major housing projects, increasing sales and converting over 50% of prospects into homeowners through targeted campaigns.
- Forged strategic alliances with real estate brokers and marketing agencies, increasing project visibility and sales conversions by 20%.
Analyst - Finance Directorate
European Investment Bank
Luxembourg, Lux
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Contributed to implementing accounting and monitoring frameworks for the $780 billion European bailout fund, ensuring robust financial oversight.
- Crafted IFRS-compliant financial statements for ten EIB clients, enhancing financial transparency in Eastern Europe and Africa.
Intern Trader Assistant FO - Equity Finance Desk
SGCIB
Paris, Par
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Analyzed and reported daily profit and loss for derivatives and vanilla products, supporting financial decision-making by enhancing the desk manager's insight into market movements.
- Managed and optimized $30M daily positions through effective intra-desk borrowing strategies, contributing to optimized liquidity and financial positioning.
Education
Master of Science - Alternative Finance
Durham University
Durham, UK 09.2014 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Financial Markets & Investments
SKEMA Business School
Nice, Fr 09.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Competitive Analysis
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Interpersonal Communication
User Feedback Collection
Product Roadmaps
Teamwork and Collaboration
User and UX Research
Stakeholder Alignment
Agile Software Development
Wireframe Design
Relationship Building
Market Trends Analysis
Slack
Tel
+212 665 094 247
Awards
- Moroccan FinTech Challenge, 12/01/21, FinKeyZ was selected by Casablanca Finance City (CFC) as one of Morocco's top 5 fintech startups.
- European Union Startup Challenge, 12/01/20, First prize in the European Union's Regional Innovation Factory.
- Africa Blockchain Challenge, 11/01/19, B-Sensei won third place in the Africa Blockchain Challenge, hosted by the Moroccan Central Bank and Paris Europlace.
- BNP PARIBAS Hackathon, 04/01/18, B-Sensei won first prize in the hackathon organized by BNP Paribas for its African subsidiaries.
Extracurricular Activities
Entrepreneurship lecturer, HEM Business School, 09/01/20, Present, Taught entrepreneurship, innovation, and finance. I assisted five students in developing ideas into businesses with an average annual revenue of $30,000. Treasurer, Charity activities, SKEMA Business School, Nice, Fr, 2007, 2009, Secured $35,000 by developing strong relationships with sponsors as the past treasurer for the Association des Amis de l'Afrique in Nice, France, a charity that supports children with cancer in Morocco.
Accomplishments
Moroccan FinTech Challenge December 2021
FinKeyZ was selected by Casablanca Finance City (CFC) as one of Morocco's top 5 fintech startups.
European Union Startup Challenge December 2020First prize in the European Union's Regional Innovation Factory.
Africa Blockchain Challenge November 2019B-Sensei won third place in the Africa Blockchain Challenge, hosted by the Moroccan Central Bank and Paris Europlace
BNP PARIBAS Hackathon April 2018B-Sensei won first prize in the hackathon organized by BNP Paribas for its African subsidiaries.
Additional Information
Entrepreneurship lecturer at HEM Business School September 2020 - Present
Taught entrepreneurship, innovation, and finance. I assisted five students in developing ideas into businesses with an average annual revenue of $30,000.
Treasurer, Charity activities at SKEMA Business School 2007 - 2009
Secured $35,000 by developing strong relationships with sponsors as the past treasurer for the Association des Amis de l'Afrique in Nice, France, a charity that supports children with cancer in Morocco.
Timeline
Product Manager Consultant
Yakeey
11.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Product Manager
FinKeyZ
03.2020 - 10.2023
PMO (Innovation & Strategy)
BNP Paribas
01.2019 - 02.2020
Project Manager
B-Sensei
03.2018 - 03.2020
Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking
BNP Paribas
06.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Alternative Finance
Durham University
09.2014 - 09.2024
Analyst
SPIM Property Development
08.2012 - 09.2014
Analyst - Finance Directorate
European Investment Bank
03.2010 - 04.2011
Intern Trader Assistant FO - Equity Finance Desk
SGCIB
01.2008 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Financial Markets & Investments
SKEMA Business School
09.2007 - 06.2009