Sedona Group SA is now Skilencia SA
DORA regulatory compliance, strategic recruitment, and IT & Operations consulting delivered by seasoned finance professionals who understand regulated environments from the inside.
After more than 10 years partnering with financial organizations on their business and IT transformation journeys, Sedona Group is now officially named Skilencia SA.
Our name changed, but our dedication and ambition remain intact: to empower organizations to achieve operational excellence and realize their strategic goals.
We do so with a track record of more than 100 projects and 250 rectruitments delivered, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and respect of human values.
Founded on a vision of excellence and innovation.
Delivered with optimal client satisfaction.
From specialized experts to executive positions.
Offices in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and France, serving clients across Europe.
A specialised approach covering the entire financial ecosystem, spanning strategic consulting, recruitment and DORA compliance.
Expertise in personalized consulting and wealth management for high-end clientele.
Risk management consulting and tailored solutions for traditional financial institutions.
Investment, custody and asset administration solutions to optimize portfolios.
Specialized consulting and recruitment in private assets and the commodities market.
Technological innovation and digital solutions serving the finance industry. Expertise in the field of financial data and information providers
We combine consulting, strategic recruitment and SAAS technology to support regulated financial institutions end to end.
Strategic Consulting for IT & Operations
We support financial institutions with high-impact IT and operations consulting, combining deep industry knowledge with hands-on execution.
Our consultants come from leading banks and asset managers and understand both regulatory constraints and operational realities. We help organisations strengthen their IT, data and operational functions, accelerate transformation programmes, and bring clarity and structure to complex environments.
For critical periods, we also provide interim leadership. Our transition managers act as CTOs, COOs, CFOs or CDOs, stepping in quickly to stabilise operations, secure key projects and restore momentum. They integrate rapidly, deliver from day one, and ensure a structured and efficient handover.
IT & operations strategy
Implementation & system configuration for financial platforms
Transition management / interim roles
Project & programme management
Project recovery
Quality management and testing
Training and knowledge transfer
Strategic recruitment for the financial industry
We support financial institutions with targeted recruitment for leadership, technical and niche roles, where precision and confidentiality are essential.
While generalist firms focus on volume and accept high turnover, we focus on quality and durability.
Since 2013, we have completed over 250 successful placements, from expert roles to executive positions across banking, asset management and insurance.
Our average time to fill is 21 days, and 95% of our candidates remain in role three years after placement, far beyond market standards.
We work exclusively through direct search, never advertising, to identify rare profiles that combine technical excellence and cultural alignment
Executive search
Niche technical roles
Direct approach only
Full confidentiality
Cultural fit
International talent
Long-term retention
SaaS solution for ICT third-party management
E-DORA is a secure, all-in-one SaaS platform designed to simplify and centralise DORA compliance and act as a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system for ICT third-party providers.
Built with financial institutions in mind, it allows you to manage your obligations efficiently while remaining aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.
You can operate the platform independently or rely on our experts for partial or full outsourcing.
From maintaining your Register of Information to operational due diligence, exit plans and incident management, E-DORA gives you a flexible model that adapts to your organisation’s maturity, resources and risk profile.
ICT Register management
Global TPP database
Automated EBA controls
Ongoing regulatory updates
Incident management
Exit plan management
API connectivity
Optional outsourcing
Built for Finance
Compliance-Driven
End-to-End Support
Our team brings decades of combined experience from senior roles in banking, asset management, and financial recruitment.
Seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale transformation projects in asset management, private assets and private banking across France, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Cédric Le Moan is a Former Chief Technology and Operations Officer for international financial institutions in France and Switzerland, he brings deep expertise in strategy, DORA compliance and risk management, and now leads Sedona Consulting, delivering high-performance, client-focused solutions.
Founder of the group and expert in financial talent recruitment, Aude Schmitz specialises in placements within investment banking, asset management and insurance.
Former Senior Legal Counsel for international listed companies, she brings a deep understanding of organisational challenges and talent strategy, and now oversees Skilencia’s recruitment and consulting activities, supported by a strong professional network across Switzerland, France and Luxembourg.
Jean-Philippe Quittot is a Senior Go-To-Market Leader with extensive expertise in the financial services and asset management industries.
Before joining Skilencia, JP spent over 13 years at eVestment (now Nasdaq) as Head of EMEA, driving regional growth and strategy.
At Skilencia, JP is leading our RegTech commercial efforts and advising on Go-To-Market strategy.
These are recent missions we've delivered for financial institutions. Client names remain confidential to protect their privacy.
50% reduction in DORA project and run mode costs.
70% improvement in IT team efficiency.
Due to our network and our HR team the challenge was successful.
Common questions about working with Skilencia
We combine consulting, recruitment and SAAS technology within a single structure, allowing us to support financial institutions across strategy, execution and regulatory requirements.
Our teams come from senior roles inside banks, asset managers and financial services companies, which gives us a deep understanding of operational realities. This integration of human expertise and technology enables us to deliver solutions that are both practical and immediately applicable in highly regulated environments.
We operate across the entire financial ecosystem, covering all types of roles (Operations, IT, compliance, legal, data, reporting) and all levels of seniority, from specialised experts to executive leadership. Our scope spans banking, asset management, private assets, insurance, fintech and financial software providers, with the ability to work on both local and international mandates.
Our SAAS solution is not a simple tool but a all in one plateform where the financial entities can benefit from technology and outsourcing, with a strong expertise on their business. More than a Dora compliance tool it is an operational SRM dedicated to financial entities.
Speak with senior industry practitioners
who understand your regulatory environment from the inside.
Built for Finance
Compliance-Driven
End-to-End Support