Ons Azouna, Business Continuity Officer

Ons Azouna

Business Continuity Officer

Bank ABC

Location
Tunisia - Tunis
Education
Diploma, Business Continuity Management
Experience
7 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 1 Months

Business Continuity Officer at Bank ABC
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • My current job since January 2022

Subject matter coordinator in Business Continuity Management (BCM) for Bank ABC Tunisia, reporting to Group Bank ABC in Bahrain.
Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans aligned with ISO 22301 and
organizational goals.
Conduct regular risk assessments and business impact analyses, prioritizing mitigation strategies.
Monitor key risk indicators, providing insightful reports for executive decision-making.
Collaborate cross-functionally and with external partners to enhance emergency preparedness.
Conduct staff training sessions, ensuring awareness and adherence to business continuity protocols.
Lead cross-functional projects in business continuity and risk management, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.

Business Catalyst for the CEO at Bank ABC
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • September 2022 to January 2024

Simultaneously with BCM role, Coordinated CEO initiatives to Group in Bahrain, ensuring seamless
communication and strategic directive execution.
Spearheaded document and report consolidation for the Tunisia unit, ensuring accuracy for submission to the Group Head Office.
Managed communication with business lines, fostering collaboration and ensuring data integrity.
Acted as Secretary for Management Committee and weekly business meetings, producing detailed
meeting minutes.
Prepared impactful PowerPoint presentations and graphs for senior management, supporting decisionmaking.
Collaborated with senior executives in the development of the bank's 3-year strategic plan

Organization & Process Management Officer at Bank ABC
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • July 2019 to January 2022

Developed unit procedures aligning with Group Policies and Standards, incorporating industry best
practices.
Clarified and streamlined bank processes across departments, ensuring consistency and adherence to organizational standards.
Utilized Business Process Modeling tools for visual representation and understanding of workflows.
Conducted GAP Analysis between Group and Local Policies, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Implemented quality assurance measures to validate accuracy and effectiveness of unit procedures.
Conducted periodic reviews for ongoing compliance and optimization opportunities.

Management Trainee Program Officer at Bank ABC
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • January 2018 to July 2019

Participated in a structured and intensive Management Trainee Program at Bank ABC, cultivating a pool of qualified and trained professionals for potential leadership roles.
Rotated through diverse bank departments, including Credit & Risk, Finance, Retail Banking, Compliance, and Treasury (Dealing Room).
Gained insights into the complexities and challenges inherent in banking operations.
Acquired valuable experience collaborating and working effectively in a multinational environment,
demonstrating adaptability and cross-functional teamwork.

IT Project Coordinator at Africinvest Group
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • May 2017 to December 2017

Contributed to the implementation of an Information System (IS) at AfricInvest, demonstrating project management and technical skills.
Conducted meticulous conformity tests between project specifications and delivered modules, following a predefined test plan.
Assisted in data entry on Excel, ensuring smooth integration into the IS and supporting efficient data
recovery processes.
Orchestrated the successful planning and execution of the Investor Day Event, showcasing event management and organizational proficiency.

Education

Diploma, Business Continuity Management
  • at Buckinghamshire New University
  • January 2023

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Bachelor's degree, Finance & Business Analytics
  • at Tunis Business School
  • June 2017

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Impact Analysis
Banking
Business Review
Business Continuity
BUSINESS PROCESS
CONSOLIDATION
Key Risk Indicators
PRESENTATIONS
Risk Mitigation
GAP ANALYSIS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADAPTABILITY
Critical thinking skills

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

evacuation and First Aid (Training)
Training Institute:
BANK ABC
Date Attended:
November 2022
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2023
Agile Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2024

Hobbies

  • Reading/Writing
    wrote my own book in Arabic