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Sylvie COURTOIS

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Sylvie COURTOIS

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in risk management and process optimization, notably at ING Belgium, who added in 2024 additional knowledge via a Certificate as Safety Officer (preventieadviseur niveau 1). Excelled in roles requiring business analysis, product lifecycle management, and Agile methodologies. Proven track record in enhancing productivity and operational excellence through innovative solutions and effective stakeholder communication. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and fostering team collaboration.

Results-focused colleague going for promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

COGEA BV

Occupational Safety Officer (preventieadviseur 1)
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • [Interneship] Start of a dynamic risk management system: organization of trainings, documentation, OiRa organizational risk assessment, helping prioritizing first measures to improve safety etc.

ING Belgium

Product Owner - Legal & Operational Communication
10.2020 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Select the correct channel for communication linked to technical changes impacting customers (2021-2023), writing the communication, coordinating translation: owner of the process from A to Z
  • Anticipating crisis communication: templates, having the correct people on the right place
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.

ING Belgium

Business Analyst Investments
01.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Strengthened regulatory compliance by updating internal processes in line with new industry standards and legislation.
  • Facilitated workshops for stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring projects aligned with business objectives.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.

ING Belgium

Product Owner - IT Team Investments
04.2014 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
  • Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where, and when each component would work.
  • Collaborated with development team on investments services and tasks.

ING Belgium

Business Analyst/ Process Manager/ Product Manager
10.2004 - 03.2014

Job overview

* Making business and functional analysis for IT teams: implementation of new legislation (MiFID, Taxes); automatization of manual work.

* End-to-End implementation of processes, mostly legal ones

* Participation in the workshops of Febelfin (Belgian Association of Banks)

* Translating for technical teams requirements from legal & tax department

ING Investment Management

Senior Legal Advisor
08.1999 - 09.2004

Job overview

* Advice round Mutual funds (Sicav/ Beveks) of Belgian & Luxembourg law

* Organisation of operational services round the start of a mutual fund.

* Writing of distribution contracts.

* Answering to punctual question about investment limits for the portfolio management, and other legal questions.

Education

University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium

Post-Degree Certificate from Occupational Health & Safety-Preventieadviseur N1
10-2024

University Overview

  • Thesis Statement: "Vergelijking tussen het aantal arbeidsongevallen onder werknemers en uitzendkrachten: aan wat is het verschil te wijten? En kunnen we het positief beïnvloeden?"

University of Leuven
Leuven

Post Degree Certificate from Finances
01-2001

Ghent University
Ghent

Master from Financial Banking
01-1999

Université Catholique De Louvain
Louvain-la-Neuve

Master of Laws from Law
01-1998

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Business analysis
  • Product backlog management & Product lifecycle management
  • Agile methodology - User story creation
  • Problem resolutions
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Creative and innovative analysis
  • Staff management
  • Business objective analysis
  • Microsoft Excel mastery
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Process optimization

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Personal info

Born 14/06/1975


Hobbies

Enthusiastic percussionist and dancer, for the way music connects people

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scourtois/

References

References at ING Belgium can be received on simple request.

Timeline

Occupational Safety Officer (preventieadviseur 1)

COGEA BV
12.2024 - Current

Product Owner - Legal & Operational Communication

ING Belgium
10.2020 - 10.2024

Business Analyst Investments

ING Belgium
01.2019 - 09.2020

Product Owner - IT Team Investments

ING Belgium
04.2014 - 12.2018

Business Analyst/ Process Manager/ Product Manager

ING Belgium
10.2004 - 03.2014

Senior Legal Advisor

ING Investment Management
08.1999 - 09.2004

University of Antwerp

Post-Degree Certificate from Occupational Health & Safety-Preventieadviseur N1

University of Leuven

Post Degree Certificate from Finances

Ghent University

Master from Financial Banking

Université Catholique De Louvain

Master of Laws from Law
Sylvie COURTOIS