Strategic Advisory & Remediation Support
This service is designed for leadership teams facing high-stakes scenarios, including:
Post-Incident Response: Businesses dealing with the aftermath of a compliance failure, such as a missed Suspicious Matter Report (SMR) or a major customer breach.
Internal Audit Findings: Organizations that have received a critical internal audit report and need an expert, independent party to design and validate the remediation plan.
Strategic Shifts: Boards and executives seeking expert guidance on the compliance implications of a new business model, major acquisition, or entry into a high-risk jurisdiction.
Our Process:
We provide calm, expert guidance when you need it most. Our approach is discrete, structured, and focused on resolution:
Rapid Situation Assessment: We immediately work to understand the scope, scale, and root cause of the problem through document review and stakeholder interviews.
Strategic Counsel: We provide clear, actionable advice to senior management on regulatory strategy, communication, and potential outcomes.
Remediation Plan Development: We design a detailed, prioritized Action Plan with clear owners, timelines, and deliverables to systematically address every deficiency.
Implementation Support (Optional): We can project-manage the remediation process, providing oversight and quality assurance to ensure fixes are implemented correctly and sustainably.
Validation & Assurance: We provide independent testing and final reporting to give management the confidence that the issues have been resolved and controls are effective.
Our support in a crisis delivers:
Regulatory Confidence: A clear path to resolving issues with AUSTRAC, potentially mitigating enforcement actions and demonstrating a commitment to rectification.
Operational Resolution: The swift and effective closure of identified compliance gaps, strengthening your entire control environment.
Board & Management Assurance: Peace of mind for leadership, knowing that a qualified expert is managing a complex and high-risk situation.
Reputation Protection: Expert handling of a sensitive issue to protect your brand's integrity and stakeholder trust.