Banking and Capital Markets Technology is rapidly evolving and digital adoption accelerating. Regulatory obligations are increasing in scope, rigor and complexity. Global events continue to challenge the financial industry, exacerbating existing and exposing new risks. Banking and capital markets firms are facing demanding customer expectations to deliver seamless and uninterrupted services juxtaposed with rising cost pressures and regulatory scrutiny.Protiviti helps banking and capital markets firms to be more effective and efficient in a way that is risk-sensitive, regulatory compliant, well-controlled, and enabled by leading technologies.Our firm is widely recognised for delivering practical solutions to financial organisations that embody the five characteristics needed to succeed in the face of disruption: human, flexible, intelligent, innovative, modular. We have assembled integrated teams of industry and process advisors with the skill to help executives develop innovative solutions to confidently face emerging challenges and identify opportunities for structural transformation to enable sustained future growth.Together with Robert Half, the world's first and largest specialised talent solutions firm, Protiviti offers the unrivaled combination of consulting expertise with Robert Half’s deep pool of highly skilled and experienced professionals to solve your business challenges using our unique, flexible delivery models. Survey December 22, 2023 2024 Top Risks in the Financial Services Industry Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative have been conducting our Top Risks Survey for the past 12 years. This journey began just as financial markets around the world were starting their long, slow recovery from the global financial crisis, and has since covered the worst global pandemic in 100 years as well as near record-low interest rates followed... Learn More What we do Our services Leadership Insights Our services Our Banking and Capital Markets consulting advisors provide solutions tailored to your organisation’s unique needs in the following areas: Pro Briefcase Internal Audit Through our world-class Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley practises, we ensure your IA activity provides the highest value to your organisation, whether you need to employ agile principles and AI to transform your IA function or co-source or fully outsource your Internal Audit and Controls functions. Pro Building office Regulatory Compliance Our subject matter advisors use their understanding of global and domestic regulatory landscapes to help you optimise resources and design compliance risk management programs that are efficient, innovative, and, tech-enabled increasing the effectiveness and decreasing the cost of compliance. Pro Document Consent Risk Management Proactive leaders know they must adopt more innovative risk management practises to succeed. We help you leverage emerging technologies, harness data and maintain a strong control environment so you stay on the leading edge of risk management while improving your bottom line. Pro Document Stack Managed Solutions We provide a unique and flexible delivery model for consulting, implementation and operations services to help you address short-term skill gaps, deliver project results, and transform your organisation by creating the right team that can scale up or down quickly and cost effectively to fit your needs. Pro Legal Briefcase Digital Transformation Evolving needs and customer expectations challenge even the most agile organisations. We help you think differently to redefine customer experience, explore new operating models, create enhanced digital channels, and build skills that instill a culture of innovation and agility. Pro Location Globe Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is a top priority for boards and ERM functions seeking proper visibility and understanding of their cyber threat landscape. We help firms protect data by assessing, developing, implementing and managing end-to-end agile solutions to help you safely grow your business. Pro Screen System Integration Technology Whether you are looking to automate, modernise, or embark on an end-to-end transformation journey, our technology consulting solutions can help. Our services range from strategy, design, and development through implementation, risk management, and managed services. Pro System Security Sustainability Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) presents asset and wealth management firms with both risk and opportunity. We partner with firms to evaluate ESG strategy, identify and monitor objectives, manage risk, support sustainable finance programs, and meet compliance requirements. Pro Document Folder Legal Consulting Our attorneys, certified fraud examiners, data privacy professionals, CPAs, and technology specialists provide solutions in the business of law involving litigation and investigations, legal compliance, transactions, technology, contract management, data security and privacy and operations optimisation. Featured insights FLASH REPORT Trump 2.0: Possible Winners and Losers President-elect Donald Trump will take office in January 2025 with Republican control of both the Senate and the House and with a conservative-leaning Supreme Court. The president-elect has moved quickly to appoint cabinet members, agency heads and... INSIGHTS PAPER Understanding the Impact of the EU AI Act: A Primer for Financial Institutions Navigate the EU AI Act's impact on finance with our strategic guide to compliance and ethical AI use. BLOGS Transformative Role of AI in Fraud Detection The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fundamentally transformed the landscape of fraud detection, presenting unprecedented challenges and opportunities for businesses across industries. IN FOCUS New York DFS, White House issue guidance on AI‘s impact. What are the implications? During National Cybersecurity Month in October, both the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and the Biden administration issued releases on the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The DFS’s Industry Letter... WHITEPAPER Reframing Regulatory Change: Adapting to Win Regulations continue to expand in number and scope, driven by a variety of sources. As a result, the industry must deal with regulatory change on an ongoing basis. Some companies take an ‘adapting to win’ approach, which benefits not just how they... INSIGHTS PAPER Best Practices for Building a Sustainable PCI DSS Compliance Program Creating and maintaining a sustainable PCI DSS compliance program is a crucial and complex task for organisations to protect payment card transactions and uphold consumer trust. However, despite the PCI DSS standard being around for almost 20 years,... NEWSLETTER Implications of the Changing U.S. Regulatory Landscape Dealing with regulatory change and uncertainty continuously ranks among the top risks identified by board members and C-suite executives across the globe. Some believe that recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions will increase this risk for companies... Button Button Featured client stories Global Financial Service Provider Prepares for New Sustainability Reporting Mandates A global financial service provider prepares for new mandates by advancing sustainability reporting efforts, ensuring compliance and ESG integration. User-Centric Design, Accelerated by AI, Unlocks Digital Experience for Women’s Bond Club Protiviti collaborated with WBC members and non-members to collect feedback, design, and develop a user-friendly, intuitive site. We assisted in the modernisation of the site’s utility and architecture to enhance engagement. Leveraging existing... Florida-Based Bank Optimises Customer Relationship Value Through Innovative Data Approach This Florida-based organisation has grown from a small community back to one of the state’s largest financial institutions. Over time, the bank built its reputation by maintaining the personalised service of a community bank while investing in the... Button Button Leadership Michael Brauneis Mike is Protiviti’s global leader of Industry & Client Programs and a member of Protiviti’s executive team. He also serves as the leader of the firm’s global Financial Services industry practice. Mike has more than 20 years of experience focused on serving clients ... Learn More