With the speed of change in our industry and regulators continuing to ask for more, you need a partner that can give your financial institution the information it needs, at a cost that still allows you the flexibility to keep up.
Customized Approach
We realize a one-size-fits-all approach only leaves small to mid-range financial institutions to fall further behind the curve when it comes to managing risk. With our proprietary methodologies, we provide you with the guidance and tools you need, an assessment of your current risk management processes against industry best practices, and programs tailored to your organizational needs... and size!
Sustainable Process
Each engagement will include a road map of activities and check-points to ensure your organization understands the process and effort needed to complete the various audits occurring through F.I.R.M. Consulting Services. Once the work is complete, we ensure your Board of Directors and Management Team understand the key risks to your financial institution and have developed sustainable processes to manage them going forward.
When it comes to the critical topic of Risk Management, you don't want to experience a partner whose main point of contact is still getting their feet wet on the job. You want, and your business deserves, seasoned professionals who are practiced and well-rounded for whatever the industry has to throw your way.
Gil Bohene
As CEO and Managing Principal, Gil will be intimately involved in your project from start to finish. With nearly 30 years of Consulting, Banking, Credit Union, Information Technology Auditing, and Enterprise Risk Management experience, Gil is ready to work for you. He holds the designations of Certified Information Security Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls. He is also COSO IIA ERM certified.
Rachel Lin
As Senior Manager, Rachel's diverse background will bring great perspective to your project. Rachel regularly provides Annual Enterprise Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis for Financial Institutions ranging in size from $50 - $1 billion, as well as providing both limited and full scope IT General Control Reviews, IT Risk Assessments, and User Access Reviews. Her ability to manage complex co-sourced and outsourced internal audit engagements, presenting the final audit to satisfied clients, is second to none.
Our Focus
Though our services are numerous, you'll notice they all have one thing in common... Risk Management. Put simply, we are laser focused on the reason you choose us to engage you. We're looking to become your guide to help you navigate the risks of doing business today.