Banking & Finance
1. Ensuring Compliance for a Local Retail Bank's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Programs
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Top Management of a local retail bank requested a gap analysis and actionable improvements to ensure their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs were compliant with the regulatory requirements of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC).
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Challenges Addressed:
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Conducting a thorough gap analysis to identify areas of non-compliance
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Providing actionable recommendations to improve Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs
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Ensuring compliance with FFIEC regulatory requirements
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Our Approach:
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Performed a systematic review of the organization’s existing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans
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Identified gaps in compliance with FFIEC standards
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Developed detailed recommendations to address these gaps and enhance the overall program
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Results:
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The client successfully implemented the recommended improvements, ensuring full compliance with FFIEC regulatory requirements
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The IT Department Manager and the Head responsible for Disaster Recovery commended the professionalism and quality of the assessment and recommendations
Banking & Finance
2. Enhancing Operational Capabilities for a Major Investment Bank's Merger​
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As part of its merger with one of the top three banks in the US, the IT and Disaster Recovery Function of a large cap, privately held investment bank sought assurance that its operational capabilities met sector regulatory requirements for continuity of its operations, systems, and automated processes.
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Challenges Addressed:
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Conducting a risk assessment and impact analysis of core business functions
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Developing plans and procedures to ensure continuity of operations
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Setting up a Command Center to manage and coordinate continuity efforts
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Our Approach:
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Performed a thorough risk assessment and impact analysis of the investment bank's core business functions
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Developed detailed continuity plans and procedures to ensure seamless operations
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Established a Command Center to oversee and coordinate continuity activities during the merger
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Results:
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Full integration of the client's systems and procedures for local and regional continuity with the national bank
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Assurance of operational capabilities meeting sector regulatory requirements
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High satisfaction from both parties involved in the merger