ARIA Consulting — Paris

Independent advisory
for decisions that must
endure uncertainty.

I advise asset managers, investment firms and wealth professionals on the design of robust investment solutions, advanced risk frameworks and strategic decision-making in complex market environments.

My positioning Working at the intersection of investment strategy, product design and risk management — helping clients navigate complexity, regulation and uncertainty with clarity and discipline.
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13+
Years of experience
4
Global institutions
3
Advisory practices
360°
View of investment solutions
What I do

Three areas of focused expertise

Each engagement is tailored to the specific challenge at hand. I do not offer generic frameworks — I work precisely where strategy, risk and product intersect.

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Strategic Product Advisory

For asset managers and investment firms designing investment solutions. I support structuring teams in building scalable, compliant investment solutions — ensuring alignment between product objectives, risk profiles and investor expectations.

Typical challenges

Product saturation and weak differentiation
Difficulty attracting investors despite solid engineering
Misalignment between design, risk profile and distribution
Product structuring Positioning Investor narrative
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Risk Management & Resilience

For asset managers, family offices and investment platforms. I help institutions design holistic, forward-looking risk frameworks that move beyond siloed or backward-looking models — uncovering hidden and underestimated exposures.

Typical challenges

Fragmented frameworks disconnected from strategy
Increasing regulatory and stress-testing pressure
Limited visibility on cross-product risk exposure
Counterparty risk CVA / XVA Tail risk Liquidity
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Strategic Wealth & Investment Advisory

For wealth managers, family offices and sophisticated investors. Independent strategic advisory on portfolio construction and investment opportunities — with strong emphasis on risk assessment, downside protection and resilience.

Typical challenges

Overreliance on past performance metrics
Poor visibility on true portfolio risk
Complexity without clarity on downside scenarios
Portfolio review Stress testing Scenario analysis
My approach

Advisory that is independent,
risk-driven and bespoke.

Every engagement begins with a rigorous diagnostic before any recommendation is made.

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Initial Diagnostic

Clarifying objectives, constraints, risk appetite and existing frameworks — without assumptions.

II

Risk & Gap Identification

Identifying structural weaknesses, hidden risks and strategic misalignments that may be limiting performance or resilience.

III

Bespoke Roadmap

Delivering clear, actionable recommendations designed to improve robustness and long-term decision-making.

"Having an edge and surviving are two different things. The first requires the second. You must avoid ruin — at all costs."
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb · A principle that guides every engagement
Nora Alami Nora Alami · CFA · AMF
ABN AMRO · Portfolio Risk Management
Natixis · Derivatives & Risk
Société Générale · Trading, Structuring, CVA/XVA
HSBC · Institutional Advisory
Why work with me

Over 13 years at the sharp end
of institutional finance.

My experience spans trading, structuring and risk management across four leading global institutions. It gives me a 360-degree view of investment solutions — not only how they perform, but how they behave under stress.

I operate as a fully independent advisor. I do not sell products and have no distribution incentives. My only commitment is to the robustness and clarity of your strategy.

Multi-asset structuring Rates, credit, equities, derivatives
Product design Vanilla to complex structured solutions
Advanced risk frameworks Market, credit, liquidity, CVA/XVA, FRTB, EMIR
Distribution environments Institutional, retail & wealth channels
Regulatory constraints MiFID II, FRTB, EMIR, capital efficiency
Behavioural finance Decision-making under uncertainty
Independent advisor · No product distribution · No commercial bias · Based in Paris, working internationally
Engagement models

Flexible structures, adapted to your needs

Engagements are structured on a daily rate or fixed-fee basis depending on the scope and nature of the mission — defined collaboratively before any commitment.

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Let's explore what
we can build together.

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell me about your challenge — I'll tell you how I can help.

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Location
Based in Paris · Working internationally
What to expect

I respond within 24 hours. An initial exploratory call takes 30–45 minutes — no obligation, no sales pitch. Just a candid conversation about your challenge.

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