Service
Strategic business development advisory
Go-to-market planning, partnership strategy, and regulator-aligned growth models for financial services firms.
Who it is for
Who this service is designed for
We tailor scope and evidence requirements to your operating model and license mix.
- Firms entering new regions or product lines
- Teams seeking institutional partnerships or liquidity providers
- Executives balancing growth goals with regulatory constraints
Scope of engagement
Scope of engagement
Typical inclusions that define the engagement perimeter.
- Market entry strategy aligned to regulatory perimeter
- Partner and counterparty mapping with compliance considerations
- Operating model impacts and governance requirements
- Board-ready strategy and risk documentation
Typical deliverables
Typical deliverables
Concrete outputs mapped to regulator expectations.
Market and partner landscape
Target partner mapping aligned to license scope.
Regulatory impact analysis
Growth initiatives assessed against compliance requirements.
Commercial roadmap
Milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigations.
Board-ready strategy memo
Clear narrative with risks and next steps.
Engagement timeline
Engagement timeline
Indicative ranges based on complexity and jurisdiction.
Client responsibilities
Client responsibilities
Inputs and collaboration required for efficient delivery.
- Provide growth objectives, target markets, and assumptions
- Share partner criteria and commercial constraints
- Assign executive sponsor for strategic decisions
- Review and approve strategy outputs
What success looks like
What success looks like
Conservative outcomes we aim to achieve with your team.
- Strategy aligned to regulatory constraints and operating model
- Partner options assessed with compliance considerations
- Clear sequencing and governance plan
- Board-ready documentation with risk framing
Process
How we deliver
A structured approach that balances speed, regulator expectations, and operational realities.
Discovery
Align growth objectives with regulatory perimeter and operational capacity.
Strategy build
Evaluate partnership routes, market sequencing, and compliance impacts.
Execution plan
Define milestones, governance, and evidence requirements to support growth.
Regulatory outcomes depend on evidence and regulator review
We focus on defensible documentation and controls, but regulators determine outcomes.
We advise on strategy and regulatory alignment, but commercial outcomes depend on market conditions and counterparties.
Case study
Related execution example
An anonymized engagement that reflects the scope and outcomes for this service.
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Related insights
Insights tied to this service
Relevant guidance and practical playbooks for this service area.
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Avoid delays by aligning governance, capital, and operational evidence before submission.
FAQ
Service questions
If you need a tailored scope, we can walk through the details.
Do you help with partner due diligence?
Yes. We assess partner fit, compliance expectations, and governance requirements.
Can you support investor or board materials?
We provide concise, risk-aware strategy notes and governance-ready documentation.
Is this only for regulated firms?
It is best suited for firms operating in or entering regulated financial services.
Next step
Scope a tailored compliance program
Book a call to discuss jurisdiction priorities, timelines, and evidence requirements.