International training company
Performed a full gap analysis in respect of ISO27001 compliance. Produced a project plan to close gaps and provided guidance as to suggested remediation, resulting in considerable cost savings and process improvements. Performed pre-audit and provided attestation to compliance with ISO27001 in advance of formal BSI accreditation. Global money transfer organisation
Provided Project Management and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) with regard to the implementation and subsequent compliance with Data Privacy legislation across a wide range of jurisdictions in Europe and Asia, as a result of a series of business acquisitions. Middle East telecoms company
Performed a Level 1 review to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, to establish their compliance with. Produced a project plan to close gaps and provided guidance as to suggested remediation. European Fund Manager
Performed a Risk and Impact Analysis in advance of developing a comprehensive Business Continuity Management Plan and IT Disaster Recovery Strategy for the business. This also included the production of a Maintenance Schedule and Crisis Management Plan.
International charity
Provided training to the Internal Audit department of a charity to improve their approach to auditing overseas locations.
Portuguese bank
Developed a regulatory reporting framework for a Portuguese bank which is in the process of converting to a full subsidiary. AIM listed wealth management company
Designed a risk management framework to enable the Board to effectively influence and control risks in the five major business units and subsequently provided a full internal audit service on an outsourced basis
Private equity company
The client wanted to outsource its Data Centre, so we performed a Risk and Impact Analysis and produced a Statement of Requirements to inform the competitive tendering process. We devised a Balanced Scorecard and facilitated the vendor selection process including supplier selection and due diligence. The outcome of this exercise was a net saving to the client in excess of £1M. Trade association
Reviewed existing governance and operational arrangements and made recommendations for improvements and efficiency gains.
Major international insurer
Review of group risk framework in the context of recommendations from the Walker Report.
Major international custodian and fund administrator
Research project and production of report “A Practical Guide to Outsourcing Partnerships” for distribution to the bank’s clients and prospects.
Global commodities trading company
Co-managed the integration project following the purchase of two major commodities brokers. This included defining the front-to-back operating models and the re-design of operating controls for a single platform for the merged entities.
Lottery company
Providing assistance in terms of operating controls and duties of custodian to a new lottery company establishing in the UK
Metals manufacturing company
IT forensic expertise and analysis in support of legal claim against previous owners of company for theft of property.
Local government owned finance company
Reviewed the effectiveness of the finance department recommending changes to organisational structure and approach.
Insolvency investigation
IT forensic expertise and analysis to counter claims by ex-employer against member of staff. Eastern European finance company
Support through the regulatory approvals process and provision of operating procedures and compliance materials. Middle Eastern university
Project managed and provided specialist resource to deliver a UNIX hardening exercise across multiple sites and platforms for a University in Jeddah. National orchestra
Working in collaboration with Kingston Smith forensic team to provide IT Forensics in fraud investigation at client. Animal feed manufacturer
Working with Devonshire Corporate Finance on due diligence for a management buyout. Work involved interviewing MBO management team to assess their capability to run the cmopany post MBO.
Local charity
Review operating and technology environment and providing a statement of work required to improve financial and operational controls.
