About Harlyz
Senior advisory built for regulated financial services
We support founders, boards, and compliance leaders who need a clear path through licensing, regulatory expectations, and operational controls. Our work is grounded in regulator priorities, senior-led mandates, and real-world implementation.
Our focus
Outcomes over hype
We avoid generic consulting output. Every engagement is designed to improve regulatory confidence and operational clarity.
Regulatory credibility
We translate regulatory requirements into evidence-ready controls and reporting.
Operational execution
We design workflows and governance that work in daily operations, not just on paper.
Risk visibility
Boards get clear dashboards, not dense reports, with accountability built in.
How we work
Structured, collaborative, and audit-ready
Our delivery process balances regulatory expectations with the realities of lean teams.
Discovery
We clarify goals, scope the regulatory perimeter, and validate the operating model.
Build
We produce the core frameworks, policies, and evidence packs required for compliance.
Embed
We help teams operationalize controls and prepare for regulatory scrutiny.
How we are structured
Multi-disciplinary coverage with senior-led accountability
Engagements are led by senior advisors and supported by specialist teams with clear workstream ownership. Internal peer review and structured quality control ensure consistent, regulator-ready output.
- Licensing & Regulatory Strategy
- AML / Financial Crime
- Risk & Internal Audit
- Governance & Board Advisory
- Ongoing Regulatory Oversight
Senior regulatory advisory across jurisdictions
Cross-border guidance with UAE and EU depth
We are a specialist advisory firm supporting teams navigating UAE and EU regulatory regimes. Our senior-led mandates and network of subject-matter expertise support multi-entity engagements with clear ownership and regulator-aligned delivery.
Case studies
Real results
A selection of anonymized engagements that demonstrate how we operate.
Fintech GCC expansion
- A fintech entering the GCC required a licensing and operational plan with tight timelines.
- We delivered jurisdiction analysis, a licensing plan, and an operational readiness blueprint.
- Market entry proceeded on schedule with a compliant operating setup and clear governance ownership.
Prop trading governance uplift
- A prop trading firm needed governance suited to institutional partners and future regulatory scrutiny.
- We established risk oversight, vendor governance, and audit routines with evidence requirements.
- Improved partner due diligence outcomes and a clear roadmap for future licensing.
FATCA/CRS reporting stabilisation
- A wealth platform struggled with incomplete self-certifications and late submissions across two entities.
- We re-classified account holders, updated onboarding documentation, and built a QA reporting workflow.
- On-time filings with fewer data errors and improved audit readiness.
Work with us
Build a regulatory program you can defend
Schedule a strategy call and we will outline a practical roadmap for licensing, compliance, or audit readiness.