
Financial Services
CGI supports clients through moments where clarity and execution matter.
The work is senior-led and outcomes focused, combining advisory insight with practical delivery.
Whether the requirement is strategic, operational, cross-border, or time sensitive, the aim is to establish a clear plan, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable progress with disciplined oversight.
Engagement is designed to be straightforward.
We set objectives early, define what success looks like, and maintain a consistent cadence through to completion.
Where specialist input is required, we collaborate with trusted professionals while keeping one accountable lead and a single delivery plan.


Financial
Services
1. Market assessments and entry playbooks
Independent market insight translated into a clear route to action.
We frame the opportunity, risks, and practical steps required to enter or expand, with decision-ready outputs rather than generic commentary.
2. Corporate strategy and operating model
Clear prioritisation and practical operating architecture.
We help connect ambition to execution through roles, governance cadence, and reporting that teams can run.
3. Operating model and delivery frameworks
Structure that makes execution easier.
We clarify roles, responsibilities, reporting, and governance so teams can move with pace while maintaining control and accountability.
4. Change management and programme delivery
Disciplined delivery for initiatives with multiple moving parts.
We define workstreams, owners, timelines, and success measures, then run a clear cadence to keep momentum and visibility.
5. Transaction and counterparty coordination support
Coordinated execution across stakeholders, timelines, and documentation.
We manage dependencies, keep actions moving, and reduce delays caused by unclear ownership or sequencing.
6. M&A buy-side support
Support across target identification, screening, diligence coordination, and execution planning.
We help maintain pace, organise the process, and keep decisioning grounded in evidence and commercial reality.
7. M&A sell-side support
Preparation and coordination to position an asset credibly for sale.
We help shape the narrative, organise materials, manage Q&A readiness, and support a controlled process through to completion.
8. Due diligence support
A practical review approach that highlights what matters most.
We focus on red flags, decision points, and value drivers, producing clear outputs to support negotiation and decisioning.
9. Pitch Deck Review and Investment Readiness (All Sectors)
A structured review of story, numbers, and investor logic.
We tighten messaging, improve clarity, and help ensure materials are consistent, credible, and ready for external scrutiny.
10. Governance and management information
Frameworks that strengthen oversight and stand up to scrutiny.
We build decision rights, delegated authorities, committee structure, and MI packs that improve accountability and reporting discipline.
11. Platform, custody, and operating leverage frameworks
Operating architecture designed to reduce friction and strengthen control.
We assess how platform, custody, and oversight functions interact, then propose improvements that support scalable delivery.
12. Portfolio and fee diagnostics
A clear view of fee layers, cost leakage, counterparty exposure, and governance features.
Findings are presented in plain language with prioritised actions to improve transparency and control.
13. Risk and suitability process support
Consistency across client journey, documentation, and oversight routines.
We strengthen frameworks, templates, and monitoring discipline, collaborating with relevant licensed parties where required.
14. MRLO outsourcing and oversight
Provision of a qualified resource to act as MRLO, subject to jurisdictional residency rules and regulatory approval requirements.
We implement escalation routes, reporting cadence, and documentation standards expected by regulators.
15. Compliance support and review
Practical compliance support across policies, monitoring plans, file reviews, registers, and governance routines.
Delivered as either ongoing support or fixed-scope health checks with clear remediation actions.
16. Entity establishment for regulated and related activities
Support with establishment planning and coordination aligned to local rules and permission requirements.
We coordinate workstreams with corporate services, legal, and compliance teams to build governance and documentation correctly from day one.
17. Substance and operational readiness coordination
Practical support to evidence credible governance and operating readiness.
This can include policies, reporting templates, role mapping, and coordination of office and staffing requirements via trusted third parties
18. Wealth management training and CPD-aligned development
Structured training programmes aligned to recognised CPD accreditation standards.
This includes modular learning, practical case studies, assessment tracking, and attendance evidence to support adviser competence, conduct expectations, and ongoing professional development.
19. Negotiation and deal execution support
Support for buy side and sell side negotiations across M&A, property purchases, contract negotiations, and other high impact agreements
We build an evidence led position, then run the negotiation on your behalf with clear governance, documentation discipline, and calm stakeholder management.
20. Downsizing and separation coordination
Support for compliant, respectful workforce reductions and sensitive exits, coordinated with your internal HR and legal teams.
We manage sequencing, documentation, messaging, and the employee facing process, reducing disruption, protecting consistency, and keeping the business operating without delays caused by emotion or internal relationships.

