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CORPORATES

Modern corporations navigate an intricate maze of challenges: regulatory compliance, operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainability imperatives. Audactus empowers your organization to turn these complexities into competitive advantages. We architect solutions that streamline operations, foster innovation, and ensure compliance while advancing your sustainability goals. Our expertise helps you stay ahead of industry shifts while building resilient, future-ready operations.

OUR OFFERS

A strong business strategy is essential for long-term success. I partner with companies to craft clear, actionable strategies that align with their goals, adapt to market changes, and drive sustainable growth. Together, we’ll build a roadmap that turns vision into results.

Conducting market landscape analysis, identifying key transformative drivers and risks
Assessing customer needs and expectations
Calculating TAM, SAM, SOM
Mapping competitive environment, value chain, and client positioning analysis
Identifying differentiating factors and value proposition
Establishing expansion plan ‘Bleu Ocean’
Developing business plan and P&L projections
Defining a partnership strategy

BUSINESS STRATEGY

BUSINESS STRATEGY

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STRATEGY EXECUTION

Turning strategy into action is where success happens. I help businesses bridge the gap between planning and execution, ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively and deliver measurable results. Together, we’ll turn your strategic vision into reality.

STRATEGY EXECUTION

Framing strategic initiatives into impactful projects
Establishing efficient decision-making processes and governance
Identifying and implementing meaningful OKRs and KPIs
Developing business cases and financial forecasts
Smart and effective program management
Driving change from strategy to execution
Managing inbound and outbound stakeholders effectively

STRATEGY EXECUTION

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TRANSACTION M&A

Navigating mergers and acquisitions requires expertise and precision. I support businesses through every phase of the M&A process, from due diligence to post-merger integration, ensuring seamless transitions and maximizing value. Let’s make your next deal a success.

TRANSACTION M&A

Strategy and execution of post-merger integration and carve-out
Vendor and buy-side due diligence
Measuring and activating of synergies and cross-sell strategies

TRANSACTION M&A

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GO-TO-MARKET

Launching successfully in competitive markets requires more than just a great product. We work with businesses to develop tailored go-to-market strategies that target the right audience, optimize channels, and drive rapid growth. With a clear roadmap, you can accelerate your market entry and achieve success.

GO-TO-MARKET

Mapping actionable segmentation
Aligning client expectations and addressing pain points
Establishing a compelling product/service value proposition and pricing
Setting up distribution channels (online/offline, internal/external)
Concluding strategic commercial partnerships
Designing the customer journey and building a compelling commercial pitch
Enhancing commercial efficiency (CRM, sales funnel, direct marketing)

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GO-TO-MARKET

COST EFFICIENCY

Achieving operational efficiency is key to staying competitive. We help businesses streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve performance without compromising quality. By optimizing resources, you can drive profitability and maintain a lean, agile operation

COST EFFICIENCY

Lean Management / DMAIC Methodology
Outsourcing and offshoring strategy and execution
Workforce planning and optimization
Business process modeling and simulation
Tech-enabled process and activities identification and integration
- AI
- Cloud
- Data management

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COST EFFICIENCY

RISK MANAGEMENT

Market volatility, cybersecurity threats, and shifting regulations demand a proactive approach. We help businesses navigate these challenges by implementing tailored risk strategies that protect assets and ensure compliance, allowing you to stay focused on growth

RISK MANAGEMENT

Designing target defensive model (LOD 1 / LOD 2) and governance
Implementing operational risk framework (RCSA, permanent control, issue management, regulatory reporting)
Implementing AML/FT and Financial security framework (onboarding, scoring, screening, filtering, incident reporting)
Executing remediation and periodic KYC program

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RISK MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS STRATEGY

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION

GO-TO-MARKET

COST EFFICIENCY

RISK MANAGEMENT

OUR CREDENTIALS

Capacity and workforce strategic planning for an offshore back-office teams

Analyzed the KYC remediation strategic roadmap, regulatory requirements by market, and strategy planning
Mapped processes, outcomes, and operational drivers by collecting data through workflow, expert and operator feedback, direct observation
Developed a dynamic 3-year workforce forecasting planning
Secured the ramp-up of the team, reaching up to 1,000 FTEs at peak, to effectively manage the volume
Smoothly anticipated and managed headcount reallocation post-KYC remediation, ensuring a seamless workforce transition while minimizing financial risk for the program

Strategic planning for supply chain operations

Mapped key value stream processes through workshops and data analysis, collecting relevant parameters and operational drivers
Developed a forecasting model for operations (warehouse, delivery, staffing) and associated costs through 2028
Evaluated multiple supply chain scenarios, leveraging industry benchmarks and expert feedback from on-the-ground operations.
Provided a comprehensive, data-driven benchmark for each model, outlining costs as well as the pros and cons of each approach
Enhanced decision-making with a comprehensive and dynamic forecasting model, incorporating various scenarios to guide strategic planning.

Strategic initiative to transfer infrastructure to the cloud

Structured the project framework, establishing relevant workstreams and governance bodies, and designed the execution roadmap.
Appointed key staff and stakeholders responsible for contributing to the transformation planning.
Developed a financial forecasting model for the cloud migration, outlining expected savings and required investments.
Successfully initiated the project in the Asia region, engaging key stakeholders from the outset.
Defined a comprehensive transformation roadmap, outlining the steps required for successful execution.

KYC remediation program over 8M individuals, SME and corporate clients

Overseen the program from inception to closing with a direct link to the General Secretary, $150M of budget
Managed over 30 stakeholders across the company, ensuring alignment and engagement throughout the initiative
Led problem-solving and analytical efforts aimed at developing an omnichannel client journey, while embedding KYC within marketing campaigns
Completed the KYC remediation with 98% clients coping with ECB requirements by the due date, avoided risk of high amount of penalties from the ECB (estimated $100M+)

Target operating model of LOD 1 and LOD 2 for a New Business Entity

Made the inventory of the business activities, assets and third-parties
Identified eligible classes of risks (compliance, RCSA, issue management, KRI, standard reporting) according to the US regulation
Established assessments, controls, mitigation plan to be performed by the new business entity (LOD 1), and frameworks, regulatory intelligence and reporting for CUSO (LOD 2)
Evaluated the missions, roles and responsibilities required as well as the related workload
Designed the target operating model including structure of the organization, positions and governance
Worked on the transformation roadmap and the execution of the project plan

Post-merger integration between SG and Credit du Nord

Designed and implemented the target operating model establishing LOD 1 for compliance, operational, and credit risk
Led data analysis to identify key transformation drivers aimed at optimizing workforce sizing.
Facilitated workshops with 10 dept. heads to build up missions, roles, and governance of the TOM
Developed financial savings forecasts, analyzed the impacts on 700 HC, processes, and IT solutions
Built the transformation roadmap with workstreams and accountability model
Forecast around 10% annual financial savings thanks to further changes such as specialization of roles and optimization of process and tools

Corporate and Investment Bank

Market entry study aimed to exploring strategic options on the online payment market

Estimated the B2C and B2B ecommerce market in France, mapped the payment value chain and our client’s assets, then analyzed the competitive landscape
Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the customers pain points and business uses, paving the way to formulate objectives and impactful value proposition
Raised a range of strategic initiatives to align the goals, encompassing options like partnership and acquisition
Provided a comprehensive and activable decision-making process to the Executives Committee

New business line launch aimed to serving EMEA corp with energy and commodities solutions

Developed a comprehensive portfolio of financial products tailored to meet large corporate needs related to working capital
Established commercial partnership agreements with curated EMEA legal entities, defining cooperation rules and value-sharing structures.
Set up the client strategy and go-to-market team, aligning resources with business objectives
Adapted processes—including credit, compliance, and operational risk—to align with the new TOM
Established four commercial agreements with business units in FR, CH, IT, and DE as delivered a fully operational business unit, ready to execute the new client strategy and drive sales growth

KYC remediation program over 8M individuals, SME and corporate clients

Overseen the program from inception to closing with a direct link to the General Secretary, $150M of budget
Managed over 30 stakeholders across the company, ensuring alignment and engagement throughout the initiative
Led problem-solving and analytical efforts aimed at developing an omnichannel client journey, while embedding KYC within marketing campaigns
Completed the KYC remediation with 98% clients coping with ECB requirements by the due date, avoided risk of high amount of penalties from the ECB (estimated $100M+)

PMO and change management of tech-based transformation program

Structured the workstreams, governance, and roadmap for the program to ensure alignment across all initiatives.
Conducted a comprehensive mapping of activities and organizational structure involving 500 HC, followed by a thorough impact assessment study. This was complemented by regular employee surveys.
Developed and implemented a change management strategy that included a holistic communication roadmap with a compelling narrative, as well as change initiatives (training, coaching, and documentation) to support smooth transitions and adoption.

Creation of OKRs to improve monitoring of projects portfolio of $180M annual budget

Identified a concise set of relevant OKRs that clearly outlined the strategic ambitions of the plan, with detailed rules for calculation applied to ensure comprehensive and consistent results.
Mapped the project portfolio and collaborated with teams to define the appropriate criteria for filling in the OKRs, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals.
Refined the budget allocation process by integrating the OKRs, allowing for estimates to be made prior to funding approval
Provided a comprehensive and concise view on the contribution of each project to the organization's strategic ambitions

Go-to-market strategy for Societe Generale aimed to accelerating the KYC execution

Analyzed the existing go-to-market performance through customer surveys and commercial performance assessments
Identified pain points and inefficiencies across current channels, mapping areas for improvement
Established the goals and objectives of the KYC remediation program to assessed the level of performance
Developed a new go-to-market strategy, incorporating actions across online, branch, and customer experience channels
Successfully collected data and documentation for 98% of clients and reduced the potential P&L loss from $50M to $15M by mitigating client churn risk

B2B commercial agreement to fuel the sales growth

Set up and negotiation of a commercial agreement between two companies in B2B services
Facilitated the structuring of the partnership by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and key deliverables
Guided negotiations on the distribution of value, ensuring a fair and mutually beneficial agreement
Designed tailored incentive structures that encourage performance and long-term commitment
Additional high-quality leads provided by the company’s partners resulted in several closed deals

Post-merger integration between SG and Credit du Nord

Designed and implemented the target operating model of LOD 1 for compliance, operational risk, and credit risk
Led data analysis to identify key transformation drivers aimed at optimizing workforce sizing.
Facilitated workshops with 10 dept. heads to build up missions, roles, and governance of the TOM
Developed financial savings forecasts, analyzed the impacts on 700 HC, processes, and IT solutions
Built the transformation roadmap with workstreams and accountability model
Forecast around 10% annual financial savings thanks to further changes such as specialization of roles and optimization of process and tools

PE-backed FinTech

Vendor Due Diligence for a PE-backed scale up specialized in online payments solution

Estimated the TAM, SAM, and SOM for B2C, B2B, and alternative finance ecommerce transaction markets UE
Conducted a comprehensive competitive landscape analysis based on multiple criteria, assessing the company’s positioning
Provided strategic business recommendations to strengthen market positioning and capitalize on growth opportunities, including identifying new verticals and geography
Delivered a comprehensive view of a desirable market, identified as a blue ocean opportunity. Proceed raised to $12B in payment transactions in 2023, compared to $5B in 2021

VC-backed FoodTech

Fundraising and M&A for a FoodTech dedicated to B2B market

Identified and evaluated potential strategic partners within the market, ensuring alignment with the startup’s goals and maximizing collaboration opportunities
Created a clear and impactful investor deck, showcasing the startup’s value proposition, market potential (TAM, SAM and SOM), and funding needs.
Developed a solid business plan and perform a valuation to guide fundraising efforts and provide financial clarity to investors
Several valuable strategic options are under discussion for now

Contact us

231 E 96th St

New York City, NY, 10128

USA

info@audactus.com

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