Payments Customer expectations for security, user experience, and processing are rising. App-based services and cryptocurrencies are disrupting the payments ecosystem. Cyber threats and fraud have become more sophisticated alongside these technologies. Consumers are incorporating credit cards into their debt portfolio at an ever-increasing rate, bringing opportunity to capitalise on swipe and interest revenue, but simultaneously flooding institutions with applications, credit limit increases, disputes & chargebacks, call volume, and more.No one is immune to the uncertainty of future risks, making it more critical for C-suites and boards to anticipate future emerging issues. Our business technology consulting professionals become your trusted advisors, providing guiding insights and strategic vision - realised through a unique blend of payments industry knowledge, product experience, and business acumen.Protiviti helps payments 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 pragmatic, transformation, risk-sensitive solutions to confidently face emerging challenges and identify opportunities for structural transformation that align with your core values to ensure 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. 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. Learn more What we do Our services Leadership Our Services Our payments consulting advisors provide solutions tailored to your organisation’s unique needs in the following areas. Pro Briefcase 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 Building office 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 Document Consent Technology Whether you are looking to automate, modernise, or embark on an end-to-end transformation journey, our technology consulting solutions can help. We have experience in developing solutions for alternative credit and financing models, real-time payments, super apps and digital wallets. Pro Document Files Data and Analytics Using data to identify untapped opportunities is a powerful competitive advantage. Our advisors support your data needs from data strategy and governance through the development, design and implementation of advanced analytics and digitalisation using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Pro Document Stack 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 Legal Briefcase Risk Management Proactive leaders know they must adopt more innovative risk management practises to succeed. We help you leverage emerging technologies, harness data and and maintain a strong control environment so you stay on the leading edge of risk management while improving your bottom line. Pro Workflow Flowchart Operational Resilience Our advisors work closely with your key stakeholders to integrate industry best practises and tailor business solutions to help you reduce operating costs, increase productivity and service, build resiliency and reduce the capital required to support business goals and objectives. Pro Tools Gear Ecosystem partners We work across our partner ecosystem to develop solutions and offer unbiased technology recommendations, single-sourced solutioning, and agile collaboration to solve your most complex challenges. Featured insights and client stories PODCAST Risky Women Podcast | Risk Management With Purpose In this episode of Protiviti's Risky Women podcast series, Ghislaine Entwisle, Managing Director of the Australia Technology Consulting and Business Performance Improvement practice, speaks with Gloria Yuen, Head of Regulatory Enablement and Delivery... INSIGHTS PAPER Crypto and the Travel Rule: What’s Going On? Navigate crypto Travel Rule compliance: understanding its impact, the need for flexible solutions, and areas of focus for implementation. WHITEPAPER DORA Compliance: Untangling Key Hurdles to Implementation The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), or more formally known as Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, took effect on 16 January 2023, with final industry compliance required by 17 January 2025. The regulation underscores the importance of digital... WHITEPAPER Sanctions Risk Assessment: A Key Risk Management Tool Faced with the growing complexity of the geopolitical landscape, governments have been using financial sanctions increasingly as foreign policy tools to respond to developments as wide ranging as regional conflicts and wars, terrorism, and human... RESEARCH GUIDE Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions The subject of sustainability continues to evolve and present challenges and opportunities for businesses. Protiviti has created a guide of frequently asked questions to provide helpful insight to help businesses navigate sustainability matters.... INSIGHTS PAPER Best Practices for Building a Sustainable PCI DSS Compliance Programme Creating and maintaining a sustainable PCI DSS compliance programme 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... Button Button Leadership Owen Roderik Strijland Owen started his career in 1999 as a general ICT consultant in the healthcare and finance domain, through his roles as a change advisor to the executive board for a large insurance/ banking company and his role as manager risk management he encountered a variety of ... Learn more Tjakko de Boer Tjakko is managing director in the technology consulting practice at Protiviti’s Amsterdam office. For over 20 years he assisted clients to leverage digital solutions, improve performance, and manage operational risk and control. Key focus areas include information ... Learn more