Service

Brokerage setup and technology advisory

Operating model, vendor due diligence, and control design for brokerages preparing to launch or scale.

Who it is for

Who this service is designed for

We tailor scope and evidence requirements to your operating model and license mix.

  • Founders launching a new brokerage or CFD platform
  • Groups migrating from offshore to onshore structures
  • Teams redesigning execution, risk, or reporting stacks

Scope of engagement

Scope of engagement

Typical inclusions that define the engagement perimeter.

  • Operating model and governance design
  • Vendor evaluation and control due diligence
  • Execution, client money, and monitoring control mapping
  • Go-live readiness and evidence planning

Typical deliverables

Typical deliverables

Concrete outputs mapped to regulator expectations.

Target operating model

Governance, control ownership, and execution workflow design.

Vendor due diligence pack

Selection criteria, risk assessment, and SLA requirements.

Control design map

Execution oversight, client money controls, and monitoring routines.

Go-live readiness checklist

Evidence and operational readiness criteria.

Engagement timeline

Engagement timeline

Indicative ranges based on complexity and jurisdiction.

Typically 6 to 12 weeks depending on technology scope and vendor onboarding complexity.

Client responsibilities

Client responsibilities

Inputs and collaboration required for efficient delivery.

  • Provide product scope and execution model preferences
  • Share vendor options and access for due diligence
  • Assign internal owners for technology and compliance decisions
  • Review and approve operating model documentation

What success looks like

What success looks like

Conservative outcomes we aim to achieve with your team.

  • Operating model aligned to regulatory expectations
  • Vendor risk and controls documented
  • Go-live checklist ready with evidence requirements
  • Clear ownership of compliance and operational controls

Process

How we deliver

A structured approach that balances speed, regulator expectations, and operational realities.

Step 1

Model definition

Define the execution model, client segmentation, and governance requirements.

Step 2

Vendor selection

Assess technology vendors, review controls, and align SLAs to compliance needs.

Step 3

Readiness build

Document controls, reporting, and evidence routines before launch.

Risk-aware note

Regulatory outcomes depend on evidence and regulator review

We focus on defensible documentation and controls, but regulators determine outcomes.

We advise on operating model and control design, but technology performance and regulator review remain outside our control.

Case study

Related execution example

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Insights tied to this service

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FAQ

Service questions

If you need a tailored scope, we can walk through the details.

Can you help with vendor selection and due diligence?

Yes. We define selection criteria, review controls, and assess vendor risk posture.

Do you support execution and best execution oversight?

We define oversight routines, evidence requirements, and reporting dashboards.

How early should we start compliance work?

Ideally before vendor selection so control requirements are built into the stack.

Next step

Scope a tailored compliance program

Book a call to discuss jurisdiction priorities, timelines, and evidence requirements.