DCM was mandated to deliver an advisory package of work covering 1- FCA Application assistance which focused on; GAP analysis, reporting on development areas, and enhancing control infrastructure. And 2, deliver the annual Safeguarding and AML Audit. Multi-programmes were delivered ahead of time and to budget. DCM has been retained as chosen partner to provide direct support across the Anti-FinCrime and Legal and Regulatory Compliance space.
DCM deployed a multi-skilled tactical response team (30+ consultants) onto various regulatory focused workstreams over a 3 year period. Activity focused on S166 KYC Remediation, TM Assurance, Complex High Risk Reviews and quality assurance on a back-book of reviews.
Assessment of TM thresholds, monitoring capability and ensuring alert generation remained proportionate to the business. Internal Teams up-skilled with process efficiencies embedded.
Our 40 Person Taskforce Team provided a full spectrum solution supporting operational demand and volume spikes in 1LOD. (CDD activity, Fraud Investigations, Sanctions Screening and TM). Scope of support expanded to 2LOD high-risk approvals and sign-off.
A high presence of Fraud was identified on our customers platform. Our response teams were deployed overnight and early hours to investigate, monitor and clear Fraud and TM alerts to manage emerging threats at source.
DCMs capabilities approved by Mastercard to conduct an independent external assessment of the Financial Crime Control environment of a UK Financial Institution.
Through this purchase, our client acquired a substantial KYC Backlog. DCM deployed a large-Taskforce team to remediate the backlog and close out legacy customers. The was a fully outsourced operation with significant FCA scrutiny which was completed on time and to budget. DCM were then engaged to complete a separate AML investigation project relating to PEP, Sanction and Adverse Media Alert clearance.
DCM mobilised a specialist multi-language SWAT team to undertake SAR investigation and external reporting to FIU functions. We quickly minimised backlogs and significantly reduced operational strain on BAU. Our self-steering response team formed robust governance and project controls and delivered the programme remotely following internal standards and protocols.
DCM delivered a Business Wide Risk Assessment and implemented a plan to enhance controls and knowledge across the organisation. We closed identified gaps, uplifted policy and procedural manuals and embedded new operational standards across the organisation. DCM has been retained to deliver a remediation programme on a backlog of UBOs requiring validation.
Our client was experiencing intense volume spikes in the First Line which was causing a blockage at Approval stage. DCM deployed an interim 10-person Advisory function to provide sign-off and approval on High-Risk files, together with sample testing and assurance to maintain Regulatory Compliance.
DCM provides retained advisory services to a leading EMI. We design Legal and Regulatory Framework content and Anti-Financial Crime policies to protect our client from Financial Crime and Regulatory risk enabling compliant growth and scale
DCM completed an AML & CTF Audit for our client. We assessed and enhanced the effectiveness of the existing financial crime frameworks covering AML CFT, Sanctions, Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption. Our audit was delivered on time and provided actional recommendations for improving AML Compliance and strengthen risk management capabilities.
DCM work with a Swedish Fintech and provide outsourced MLRO activities, policy & Process implementation and design of all AML Frameworks. DCM also supported with the on-going due-diligence required to onboard with various BaaS and FX providers
Our client was under Regulatory pressure to clear sizeable backlogs and address significant skills-gaps within the existing structure. DCM deployed a response unit to clear a complex EDD backlog. Our team was supplemented by specialist QC expertise to review historic case files and build a robust framework to improve quality standards and develop internal teams.
Multi-Year Partnership supporting BAU Demand. Standby service activated to remediate intense KYC + TM Volume spikes with immediate effect.
Year-long Partnership to bolster Bank first-line function. Tactical teams deployed to clear KYC and TM backlogs. Freeing up internal capacity and maintaining on-going compliance.
DCM successfully delivered a Safeguarding Audit for our client. This also included a review of their KYC + AML Control environment to ensure robust standards were in place to grow and scale compliantly and manage risk effectively
Taskforce team deployed to undertake KYC Remediation activity following referral from peer Inter-dealer broker organisation.
Selected as preferred vendor to deploy a 7-person managed team with inbuilt oversight and reporting capability. Took full end2end ownership of remediation pipeline of 1500 customers. Target alignment and production rates exceeded.
Enhancing Anti-FinCrime control environments to facilitate effective launch and on-boarding for various agent and distributor relationships operating across the UK and Europe
DCM deployed a specialist response team to deliver a SAR Remediation project. c. 1000 customers reviewed, remediated and reported where necessary. Project was completed on time and under budget.
14-person multi-skilled tactical unit deployed to clear urgent Backlogs formed across 3 key workstreams; Transaction Monitoring, SAR Reporting, Screening. Programme completed on time in alignment with commitments made to the FCA.
Long term strategic partnership formed to provide tactical support on demand to remediate KYC Volume spikes and clear sharp & sudden Transaction Monitoring alerts.
Large-scale taskforce team deployed within 24 hours to provide a temporary injection of AML & Compliance support. High-Risk remediation undertaken following gaps and failings identified on a portfolio of customers. Enhanced KYC & AML control environment to align with regulatory expectations.
DCM deployed a cohesive team of 8 consultants to support a regulatory driven programme of work. Delivery activity included complex EDD investigations and the clearance of a SAR backlog.
DCM managed and deployed an outsourced KYC team to support a significant spike in new business. Our client was able to successfully manage peaks of new business activity, avoid backlogs and remain compliant.
Mobilisation and management of an AML project team. Completed Regulatory remediation program on time and to budget. Consistently delivered over and above the benchmarked run-rate targets.
Specialist consultation on the APP fraud reimbursement model. We provided independent assurance and control enhancement for readiness before liability kicks in.
Re-engaged by our client to provide tactical support within 2nd LOD. We delivered a Business Wide Risk assessment and policy and procedure review and controls enhancement on time and to budget.
Rapid deployment of a tactical KYC remediation team. Completed time critical Regulatory remediation program on time and to budget.
Senior leadership of a 40-person Client on-boarding team. Delivered transformational improvement to set record amounts of new business to support revenue targets. Support covered KYC re-reviews, PEP & Sanctions screening and Remediation of CDD files.
DCM were selected via RFP as preferred partner to deliver a Name Screening Clearance programme on 58,000 historical Alerts. We rotated one of our pre-proven tactical teams onto this programme with aligned skills and capabilities. Project was successfully completed on time and to budget.
DCM were engaged to undertake a comprehensive AML framework assessment and provide reasonable assurance to our VC client ahead of a significant investment opportunity.
DCM were deployed in a crisis situation to manage emerging backlogs that formed following a significant surge in new business. Our team were stood up in 24 hours and provided KYB and screening support to manage a sharp increase in new customer on-boarding .
DCM delivered a training workshop related to Fraud and SAR Reporting. The principle aim was to embed knowledge and develop skills and capabilities within 1st and 2nd Functions. Training covered the investigative steps to be followed before external disclosures, reportable vs non-reportable activity, and responding to law enforcement enquiries.
Re-engaged by our client, we provided 1st Line Customer contact centre support to manage shape increase in volumes. Operational team deployed on the ground to help c. 70,000 customers through a re-registration process.
DCM provide retained support and advise on the implementation of Fraud risk management and controls and support with integration to external transaction monitoring providers. We also provide on-going regulatory reporting to both the principle BaaS provider and the local regulators in Lithuania
DCM deployed a multi-skilled tactical response team (30+ consultants) onto various regulatory focused workstreams over a 3 year period. Activity focused on S166 KYC Remediation, TM Assurance, Complex High Risk Reviews and quality assurance on a back-book of reviews.
Our 40 Person Taskforce Team provided a full spectrum solution supporting operational demand and volume spikes in 1LOD. (CDD activity, Fraud Investigations, Sanctions Screening and TM). Scope of support expanded to 2LOD high-risk approvals and sign-off.
A high presence of Fraud was identified on our customers platform. Our response teams were deployed overnight and early hours to investigate, monitor and clear Fraud and TM alerts to manage emerging threats at source.
Through this purchase, our client acquired a substantial KYC Backlog. DCM deployed a large-Taskforce team to remediate the backlog and close out legacy customers. The was a fully outsourced operation with significant FCA scrutiny which was completed on time and to budget. DCM were then engaged to complete a separate AML investigation project relating to PEP, Sanction and Adverse Media Alert clearance.
DCM mobilised a specialist multi-language SWAT team to undertake SAR investigation and external reporting to FIU functions. We quickly minimised backlogs and significantly reduced operational strain on BAU. Our self-steering response team formed robust governance and project controls and delivered the programme remotely following internal standards and protocols.
Our client was experiencing intense volume spikes in the First Line which was causing a blockage at Approval stage. DCM deployed an interim 10-person Advisory function to provide sign-off and approval on High-Risk files, together with sample testing and assurance to maintain Regulatory Compliance.
Our client was under Regulatory pressure to clear sizeable backlogs and address significant skills-gaps within the existing structure. DCM deployed a response unit to clear a complex EDD backlog. Our team was supplemented by specialist QC expertise to review historic case files and build a robust framework to improve quality standards and develop internal teams.
Multi-Year Partnership supporting BAU Demand. Standby service activated to remediate intense KYC + TM Volume spikes with immediate effect.
Year-long Partnership to bolster Bank first-line function. Tactical teams deployed to clear KYC and TM backlogs. Freeing up internal capacity and maintaining on-going compliance.
Taskforce team deployed to undertake KYC Remediation activity following referral from peer Inter-dealer broker organisation.
Selected as preferred vendor to deploy a 7-person managed team with inbuilt oversight and reporting capability. Took full end2end ownership of remediation pipeline of 1500 customers. Target alignment and production rates exceeded.
DCM deployed a specialist response team to deliver a SAR Remediation project. c. 1000 customers reviewed, remediated and reported where necessary. Project was completed on time and under budget.
14-person multi-skilled tactical unit deployed to clear urgent Backlogs formed across 3 key workstreams; Transaction Monitoring, SAR Reporting, Screening. Programme completed on time in alignment with commitments made to the FCA.
Long term strategic partnership formed to provide tactical support on demand to remediate KYC Volume spikes and clear sharp & sudden Transaction Monitoring alerts.
Large-scale taskforce team deployed within 24 hours to provide a temporary injection of AML & Compliance support. High-Risk remediation undertaken following gaps and failings identified on a portfolio of customers. Enhanced KYC & AML control environment to align with regulatory expectations.
DCM deployed a cohesive team of 8 consultants to support a regulatory driven programme of work. Delivery activity included complex EDD investigations and the clearance of a SAR backlog.
DCM managed and deployed an outsourced KYC team to support a significant spike in new business. Our client was able to successfully manage peaks of new business activity, avoid backlogs and remain compliant.
Mobilisation and management of an AML project team. Completed Regulatory remediation program on time and to budget. Consistently delivered over and above the benchmarked run-rate targets.
Rapid deployment of a tactical KYC remediation team. Completed time critical Regulatory remediation program on time and to budget.
Senior leadership of a 40-person Client on-boarding team. Delivered transformational improvement to set record amounts of new business to support revenue targets. Support covered KYC re-reviews, PEP & Sanctions screening and Remediation of CDD files.
DCM were selected via RFP as preferred partner to deliver a Name Screening Clearance programme on 58,000 historical Alerts. We rotated one of our pre-proven tactical teams onto this programme with aligned skills and capabilities. Project was successfully completed on time and to budget.
DCM were deployed in a crisis situation to manage emerging backlogs that formed following a significant surge in new business. Our team were stood up in 24 hours and provided KYB and screening support to manage a sharp increase in new customer on-boarding .
Re-engaged by our client, we provided 1st Line Customer contact centre support to manage shape increase in volumes. Operational team deployed on the ground to help c. 70,000 customers through a re-registration process.
DCM was mandated to deliver an advisory package of work covering 1- FCA Application assistance which focused on; GAP analysis, reporting on development areas, and enhancing control infrastructure. And 2, deliver the annual Safeguarding and AML Audit. Multi-programmes were delivered ahead of time and to budget. DCM has been retained as chosen partner to provide direct support across the Anti-FinCrime and Legal and Regulatory Compliance space.
Assessment of TM thresholds, monitoring capability and ensuring alert generation remained proportionate to the business. Internal Teams up-skilled with process efficiencies embedded.
DCMs capabilities approved by Mastercard to conduct an independent external assessment of the Financial Crime Control environment of a UK Financial Institution.
DCM delivered a Business Wide Risk Assessment and implemented a plan to enhance controls and knowledge across the organisation. We closed identified gaps, uplifted policy and procedural manuals and embedded new operational standards across the organisation. DCM has been retained to deliver a remediation programme on a backlog of UBOs requiring validation.
DCM provides retained advisory services to a leading EMI. We design Legal and Regulatory Framework content and Anti-Financial Crime policies to protect our client from Financial Crime and Regulatory risk enabling compliant growth and scale
DCM completed an AML & CTF Audit for our client. We assessed and enhanced the effectiveness of the existing financial crime frameworks covering AML CFT, Sanctions, Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption. Our audit was delivered on time and provided actional recommendations for improving AML Compliance and strengthen risk management capabilities.
DCM work with a Swedish Fintech and provide outsourced MLRO activities, policy & Process implementation and design of all AML Frameworks. DCM also supported with the on-going due-diligence required to onboard with various BaaS and FX providers
DCM successfully delivered a Safeguarding Audit for our client. This also included a review of their KYC + AML Control environment to ensure robust standards were in place to grow and scale compliantly and manage risk effectively
Enhancing Anti-FinCrime control environments to facilitate effective launch and on-boarding for various agent and distributor relationships operating across the UK and Europe
Specialist consultation on the APP fraud reimbursement model. We provided independent assurance and control enhancement for readiness before liability kicks in.
Re-engaged by our client to provide tactical support within 2nd LOD. We delivered a Business Wide Risk assessment and policy and procedure review and controls enhancement on time and to budget.
DCM were engaged to undertake a comprehensive AML framework assessment and provide reasonable assurance to our VC client ahead of a significant investment opportunity.
DCM delivered a training workshop related to Fraud and SAR Reporting. The principle aim was to embed knowledge and develop skills and capabilities within 1st and 2nd Functions. Training covered the investigative steps to be followed before external disclosures, reportable vs non-reportable activity, and responding to law enforcement enquiries.
DCM provide retained support and advise on the implementation of Fraud risk management and controls and support with integration to external transaction monitoring providers. We also provide on-going regulatory reporting to both the principle BaaS provider and the local regulators in Lithuania
"DCM Operations has played a pivotal role in enabling our Sweden-based but UK-focused fintech startup to navigate the complexities of Britain's regulatory landscape. Their approach is characterised by cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and a "crack on" attitude. As a startup, these qualities are indispensable in ensuring we receive the support needed to sustain our growth trajectory."
"The relationship is great - check-ins are frequent, and progress open & transparent. Our engagement focuses on risk and governance self-assessment build & design, and a comprehensive list of policy documents to achieve compliance, which align to our product and business offering."
"We had a very positive experience working and collaborating with DCM.They responded quickly to a KYC remedial programme that needed to be delivered and integrated with ease into our organisation. Great team capabilities and quality delivery. We will certainly use DCMs services in the future."
"DCM offers flexible and rapid deployment of consultants as and when required.We have been engaged with DCM the last 18 months. DCM has been able to deploy a high calibre of consultants at short notice in critical areas such as KYC/KYB, Fincrime/AML and operational oversight. Due to the calibre of consultants deployed some joined us on a permanent basis."
"I wanted to express my gratitude to you and your entire team for all the hard work and collaboration on the project. Thanks to the team's expertise (especially Peter's) and dedication we were able to overcome the obstacles easily. It was a pleasure to work together."
"DCM was an ideal partner to support us through a crucial task at short notice and contributed clearly to us achieving our goals in first line FC."
"DCM's in-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment have been exemplary. Their ability to navigate through complex regulatory frameworks with ease and provide strategic insights has been a cornerstone of our application's success.. Their effective project management and coordination ensured that the application process was smooth and efficient, minimising delays and facilitating a timely submission."
"As we come to the end of our 2023 partnership, I would like to take a quick minute to thank you and the team for all your support. In particular, we have very much appreciated your response capabilities and flexibility – when managing an urgent, time-bound piece of work with fluctuating volumes, this has been hugely helpful. Having the support of Liam and then Beth within the team has been key as well – knowing that the DCM crew have had strong management oversight and close engagement with the perm team has been key to successful delivery."
"We used DCM for our latest annual safeguarding review, which all FCA authorised EMIs are required to conduct. We chose DCM for their high level of knowledge and experience and their practical approach. DCM are able to mobilise the review at short notice and deliver a very good quality report on time, at a reasonable cost too. Happy to recommend DCM!"
"DCM bring exceptional expertise in financial crime and AML, consistently demonstrating the ability to deploy SMEs quickly and effectively when needed. Frank and the team’s collaborative approach ensures a seamless and productive working relationship, making them a trusted partner that we can rely on."
"The individual resources DCM deployed for me have been excellent. They always possess the appropriate skills, knowledge, and capabilities to address the task in hand. Reliability and prompt execution are also key factors, which why I will always consider DCM as my “go to” solution in emergencies."
"Our engagement with DCM related to some key areas of regulated activity that required additional focus. DCM were able to deploy an initial team during the early stages of the project and mobilise further resource at relatively short notice as the project progressed, contributing to a successful conclusion within agreed timescales.The entire team were knowledgeable on a variety of financial crime risks, which offered flexibility in approach during the entire exercise. Frank and his team were a pleasure to work with, and we would gladly partner with them again if the need arose."
