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DCM provided 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. We conducted thematic assurance on specific control areas (Fraud/ TM/ Customer onboarding) to keep ahead of evolving risks and threats.
Financial Crime Framework Review
FinTech Acquisition; DCM were engaged to undertake a comprehensive AML framework assessment and provide reasonable assurance to our VC client ahead of a significant investment opportunity. Our thorough evaluation highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the existing framework with targeted recommendations for improvement.
Reasonable Assurance
Our client was experiencing intense volume spikes in the First Line which was causing a blockage at Approval stage. DCM deployed an interim Advisory function to provide sign-off and approval on High-Risk files, together with sample testing and assurance to maintain Regulatory Compliance.
Tactical Financial Crime Advisory Unit
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.
S166 Remediation & Outsourcing
DCMs capabilities approved by Mastercard to conduct an independent external assessment of the Financial Crime Control environment of a UK Financial Institution. Through in-depth analysis we identified potential vulnerabilities and gaps in controls providing actionable insights tailored to institution’s unique operational landscape. Our assessment strengthened the organisations defences against Financial Crime and built trust with customers and regulators alike.
Financial Crime Assurance Review
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.
Regulatory Assessment and Audit
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.
EDD Remediation
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. Retained for additional consulting and operational services.
SAR & TM Backlog Clearance
DCM undertook a detailed review of our client’s automated Transaction Monitoring system. We reviewed scenarios, thresholds and monitoring capabilities to ensure they adequately reflected the Bank’s risk profile and customer base. We provide key insight into re-tuning the rules to improve true/false positive ratios and ensured alert generation remained proportionate to the business. Our work was reviewed and approved by the Skilled Person.
Transaction Monitoring System Assurance
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. Retained to support KYC Periodic Reviews
Customer Name Screening Backlog
Our client was concerned about the strength and effectiveness of its financial crime framework following interaction with the FCA. DCM conducted a Financial Crime Health Check with comprising document review, interviews, process walkthroughs and file testing. We identified shortcomings and provided recommendations for improvement and enhancement to their BWRA, CRA, and TM Standards. Our report included practical and proportionate improvements for remedial action, and we got stuck in to deliver quick wins along way.
Financial Crime Health Check
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.
Tactical AML Deployment
Our client had a forensic audit which identified several deficiencies. DCM were engaged to conduct their BWRA, design and implement the CRA, build the Compliance Monitoring Plan, and undertkae targeted remediation on a back-book of ultra high-risk files. In addition, we supported our client by providing direct liaison with the FCA to demonstrate a credible, logical, structured and resourced plan to address all the audit findings.
BWRA, CRA & Targeted Remediation
We were engaged as outsourced vendor to deploy targeted expertise to independently manage a significant backlog of KYB on-boarding spikes. We re-deployed a proven taskforce who were able to rapidly assimilate into the client's environment and begin processing new cases immediately. Our client was able to effectively manage operational demand, safeguard against financial crime risk and capitalise on new business.
KYB Volume Spike Coverage
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.
Periodic Review - Backlog Management
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.
Fraud and TM On-going Reviews
DCM work with a Swedish Fintech and provide outsourced MLRO activities, policy & Process implementation and design of all AML Frameworks. We supported with the on-going due-diligence required to onboard with various BaaS and FX providers. In addition, we provided consultation on emerging typologies to ensure our client, and their customers, were appraised on evolving risks.
Retained AML Advisory
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. This was highly beneficial in stifling fraudulent activity during out of hours and weekend timelines.
Fraud and TM Backlog Management
Financial Crime Prevention plan for c.20 Group subsidiaries which required wholesale up-lift to align to Group standards. DCM successfully executed on all deliverables constrained to a finite timescale and budget. We monitored key risk items to ensure successful delivery across the firms Financial Crime programme; rigorously co-ordinating project requirements, tracking items and closing down issues at pace to ensure faultless group-wide delivery.
Financial Crime Prevention Programme
Expanding into new markets & jurisdictions;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.
Full Spectrum 1st & 2nd line Support
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.
AML Audit & Maturity Review
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.
Business Wide Risk Assessment
UK Bank acquiring legacy Bank; 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. This 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. We have since been engaged to assure their BWRA.
Outsourcing – CDD Remediation
DCM were engaged to provide Assurance and final sign-off on High-Risk and Complex cases requiring especial focus and attention. We deployed an Assurance team of 5 people to perform comprehensive reviews leveraging diverse expertise to ensure each case file was meticulously evaluated. DCM provide a blueprint of best practice and exacting standards for internal teams to incorporate.
High Risk Assurnace and Sign-off
Financial Crime Prevention plan for c.20 Group subsidiaries which required wholesale up-lift to align to Group standards. DCM successfully executed on all deliverables constrained to a finite timescale and budget. We monitored key risk items to ensure successful delivery across the firms Financial Crime programme; rigorously co-ordinating project requirements, tracking items and closing down issues at pace to ensure faultless group-wide delivery.
Financial Crime Prevention Programme
DCM undertook a detailed review of our client’s automated Transaction Monitoring system. We reviewed scenarios, thresholds and monitoring capabilities to ensure they adequately reflected the Bank’s risk profile and customer base. We provide key insight into re-tuning the rules to improve true/false positive ratios and ensured alert generation remained proportionate to the business. Our work was reviewed and approved by the Skilled Person.
Transaction Monitoring System Assurance
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.
AML Audit & Maturity Review
Our client was experiencing intense volume spikes in the First Line which was causing a blockage at Approval stage. DCM deployed an interim Advisory function to provide sign-off and approval on High-Risk files, together with sample testing and assurance to maintain Regulatory Compliance.
Tactical Financial Crime Advisory Unit
Our client had a forensic audit which identified several deficiencies. DCM were engaged to conduct their BWRA, design and implement the CRA, build the Compliance Monitoring Plan, and undertkae targeted remediation on a back-book of ultra high-risk files. In addition, we supported our client by providing direct liaison with the FCA to demonstrate a credible, logical, structured and resourced plan to address all the audit findings.
BWRA, CRA & Targeted Remediation
DCMs capabilities approved by Mastercard to conduct an independent external assessment of the Financial Crime Control environment of a UK Financial Institution. Through in-depth analysis we identified potential vulnerabilities and gaps in controls providing actionable insights tailored to institution’s unique operational landscape. Our assessment strengthened the organisations defences against Financial Crime and built trust with customers and regulators alike.
Financial Crime Assurance Review
Our client was concerned about the strength and effectiveness of its financial crime framework following interaction with the FCA. DCM conducted a Financial Crime Health Check with comprising document review, interviews, process walkthroughs and file testing. We identified shortcomings and provided recommendations for improvement and enhancement to their BWRA, CRA, and TM Standards. Our report included practical and proportionate improvements for remedial action, and we got stuck in to deliver quick wins along way.
Financial Crime Health Check
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.
Business Wide Risk Assessment
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.
S166 Remediation & Outsourcing
DCM provided 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. We conducted thematic assurance on specific control areas (Fraud/ TM/ Customer onboarding) to keep ahead of evolving risks and threats.
Financial Crime Framework Review
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.
Regulatory Assessment and Audit
DCM were engaged to provide Assurance and final sign-off on High-Risk and Complex cases requiring especial focus and attention. We deployed an Assurance team of 5 people to perform comprehensive reviews leveraging diverse expertise to ensure each case file was meticulously evaluated. DCM provide a blueprint of best practice and exacting standards for internal teams to incorporate.
High Risk Assurnace and Sign-off
FinTech Acquisition; DCM were engaged to undertake a comprehensive AML framework assessment and provide reasonable assurance to our VC client ahead of a significant investment opportunity. Our thorough evaluation highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the existing framework with targeted recommendations for improvement.
Reasonable Assurance
DCM work with a Swedish Fintech and provide outsourced MLRO activities, policy & Process implementation and design of all AML Frameworks. We supported with the on-going due-diligence required to onboard with various BaaS and FX providers. In addition, we provided consultation on emerging typologies to ensure our client, and their customers, were appraised on evolving risks.
Retained AML Advisory
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.
Periodic Review - Backlog Management
UK Bank acquiring legacy Bank; 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. This 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. We have since been engaged to assure their BWRA.
Outsourcing – CDD Remediation
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. This was highly beneficial in stifling fraudulent activity during out of hours and weekend timelines.
Fraud and TM Backlog Management
Expanding into new markets & jurisdictions;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.
Full Spectrum 1st & 2nd line Support
We were engaged as outsourced vendor to deploy targeted expertise to independently manage a significant backlog of KYB on-boarding spikes. We re-deployed a proven taskforce who were able to rapidly assimilate into the client's environment and begin processing new cases immediately. Our client was able to effectively manage operational demand, safeguard against financial crime risk and capitalise on new business.
KYB Volume Spike Coverage
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. Retained for additional consulting and operational services.
SAR & TM Backlog Clearance
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.
EDD Remediation
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. Retained to support KYC Periodic Reviews
Customer Name Screening Backlog
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.
Fraud and TM On-going Reviews
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.
Tactical AML Deployment
Our proven consultants form a dedicated taskforce that partners with clients to delivery high-quality outcomes. Our in-house mix of FCA Skilled Person Oversight, deep regulatory expertise, and industry know-how all under one roof provides comprehensive coverage to our clients.