Risk & Compliance – integrated rather than isolated
From MaRisk to MiCA, DMA/DSA: We orchestrate ERM, CMS and Internal Audit – technology-supported and efficient.
A modern ERM must therefore holistically integrate strategic, operational, reputational and ESG risks.
Your challenge
- Fragmented approaches, silos, duplication of effort
- Dynamic regulation & limited resources
- Risk‑based Audit Planning & Continuous Auditing
Our solution
- ERM according to ISO 31000/COSO ERM (Inventory, Assessment, Aggregation, Dashboards)
- Regulatory horizon scans & pragmatic compliance roadmaps
- CMS according to IDW PS 980/ISO 37301 including guidelines, controls, training, whistleblowing
- Internal audit & audit: programs, co-sourcing, combined assurance
- GRC Technology & Automation: Control Records, Risk Dashboards, Regulation Change Tracking
Your value
360° view of risks & reliable risk intelligence
Regulatory excellence with minimal overhead
A lived compliance culture & fewer violations
Real-time monitoring and clear ROI through efficiency gains
References
Global Machinery & Process Safety Governance
Development of a global governance framework for machine and process safety based on relevant standards (including ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, and the Machinery Directive). Standardized risk analyses and uniform safety concepts increase safety and comparability across all production sites.
Industry: Automotive
ServiceNow Governance, Risk & Compliance Plattform
Implementation and further development of a GRC platform based on ServiceNow to map regulatory requirements. Harmonised guidelines, workflows and controls create an integrated management and reporting framework for risk and compliance issues.
Industry: Bank
Compliance management system for payment service providers
Aufbau einer eigenständigen Compliance-Funktion mit CMS für Geldwäscheprävention, Auslagerungsmanagement und Informationssicherheit. Regelwerke, Prozesse und Schulungen wurden so ausgestaltet, dass BaFin-, ZAG-, PSD2- und GwG-Anforderungen nachhaltig erfüllt werden.
Branche: E-Commerce
Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance
Establishment of an information security strategy with an ISMS and GRC focus, based on relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Regular audits and risk analyses increase transparency regarding cyber risks and strengthen organizational and technical resilience.
Branche: IT- und Telekommunikation
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