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Paragon Consulting Partners
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Overview Of Our Services

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, organisations are grappling with a formidable trifecta: Navigating risks, fortifying internal frameworks and controls, and complying with ever-evolving regulatory requirements and ESG standards.
Success no longer hinges solely upon commercial performance but also on:
  • Proactive risk management to avoid losses or regulatory breaches.
  • Regulatory reporting and assurance frameworks to comply with changing requirements and standards.
  • Operational resilience to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery.
  • Value-add internal audit that serves to identify enhancement opportunities, remediate weaknesses, and support growth.
  • Adoption and integration of sustainability and ESG pillars to promote long-term, meaningful economic growth.
Our services are the antidote to these challenges, offering bespoke solutions crafted with precision. Over and above consultants, we are strategic partners, trusted advisors and objective enablers. Embrace a strategic partnership that enables you to remain commercially focused while we transform your challenges into opportunities.

Services We Offer

Regulatory & Governance Advisory

  • Regulatory authorisation and licensing (ADGM & DIFC)
  • Regulatory gap analysis
  • Compliance assurance
  • Independent AML/CFT reviews
  • Remediation support
  • Policies & procedures development
  • Corporate governance frameworks, committees, charters
  • Board effectiveness reviews
  • Directorship services (Non-Executive Director)

Risk Management

  • Outsourcing/Co-Sourcing
  • Enterprise & Operational Risk Management
  • Investment Risk Management
  • Risk Management Framework, Policies and Procedures
  • Regulatory Reporting:
  • Internal Risk Assessment Process (IRAP)
  • Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)
  • Enterprise Risk Register
  • Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSA)
  • Risk Appetite and Key Risks Indicators (KRI)
  • Operational Resilience
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Conduct and Risk Culture

Internal Audit & Assurance

  • Outsourcing/Co-Sourcing
  • Setup or Transformation
  • Charter & Methodology
  • Controls Assurance
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance & Benchmarking
  • AML/CFT Audit
  • Bespoke Reviews
  • Internal Audit Remediation Programmes

Cybersecurity, Data Protection & AI Solutions

  • Cyber risk assessments
  • Third-party risk management and vendor due diligence
  • Penetration testing
  • Vulnerability remediation and testing
  • Incident response management and planning
  • Regulatory cyber compliance support
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance
  • Outsourcing
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Training & Education

  • Foundations of Risk Management
  • Implementing Enterprise Risk Management
  • Operational Risk Management Masterclass
  • Developing a Risk Appetite Framework
  • Generative AI (Copilot) for Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit professionals
  • Fundamentals of Climate Risk
  • Introduction to Financial Services Compliance
  • Developing an Effective Risk & Compliance Culture
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What People Say About Us

Ghassan has a strong understanding of the business risk and control environment. He has worked across several business lines in banking, capital markets, and credit and lending. He looks at risk with a commercial lens, building a strong control framework whilst at the same time enabling the business. He also has strong project management skills, navigating through a complex business matrix to achieve key regulatory deliverables.
Amy B.
Global Chief Control Officer HSBC
It was a pleasure working with Ghassan. He has strong technical skills in risk, internal audit and governance and was able to build solid networks. His honesty and integrity are beyond reproach.
Neil B.
Global Head of Credit and Lending HSBC
I have known Ghassan since 2010 and have seen his commitment and dedication to progress and enhancing his knowledge. He understands his clients’ needs and expertly manages their expectations. I would recommend Ghassan for his knowledge and skills in the fields of risk, internal audit and ESG.
Allen M.
Managing Director Inovalis Fund Management
Ghassan has strong communication skills and is highly capable of managing and executing different projects across diverse topics. I worked with him for many years and know first-hand his professionalism and dedication.
Fares A.
MENA COO Bank of America
I have known Ghassan in a professional and personal capacity for over 15 years. He is a true professional, always aiming for the highest standards, technically excellent, a great team player with a flexible and positive outlook and a pleasure to work with.
Naveed K.
Director of Strategy & Transactions
Extremely knowledgeable about risk management. Strong counsel on complex regulatory environments. I hope my collaboration with Paragon continues well into the future.
John Kidd
Director at DP World Financial Services