Financial Services

Make data a strategic asset

Trusted data governance and AI Assurance for Financial Services.

Practical governance for a complex, regulated financial world

Financial services firms are facing an unprecedented surge in regulatory complexity. Requirements across data protection, AI governance, operational resilience, and cross-border compliance are converging, creating a landscape where expectations are rising faster than most organisations can adapt. Regulators now demand clear, defensible evidence of how data and AI systems are governed, monitored, and controlled — not just policies on paper.

Turning data into a strategic asset through strong governance

Data has become one of the most valuable strategic assets in financial services — but also one of the most heavily regulated. As expectations tighten across data protection, AI governance, operational resilience, and international transfers, firms must demonstrate not only that they use data effectively, but that they govern it responsibly. Regulators now expect clear evidence of how data and AI systems are controlled, monitored, and protected throughout their lifecycle.

Treating data as a strategic asset means managing it with the same discipline as capital or risk. We help financial institutions build practical, integrated governance frameworks that unlock value, reduce exposure and stand up to scrutiny.

Why financial service organisations choose us

Financial institutions operate under intense scrutiny. We support banks, insurers, asset managers, Fintechs, and payment providers with governance frameworks that meet regulatory expectations while enabling innovation. Our approach blends legal, technical, and operational expertise with deep sector understanding. We focus on solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.

With a strong track record of helping financial service organisations, our expertise lies in helping those in highly regulated industries navigate the complex intersections between financial regulation and data protection law.

Our services

We offer a broad range of specialist services to help financial institutions turn data from a risk into a strategic asset.

AI & Data Governance

We help you govern data and AI systems with clarity and confidence.

AI governance aligned with global standards
Algorithmic risk assessments and model transparency
Data lifecycle governance and retention controls
Shadow IT and hidden data discovery
Automated governance tooling and reporting
Practical operating models that embed governance into daily workflows.

Outcome: Trustworthy, transparent and compliant use of data and AI.

Audi & Assurance

Independent, evidence-based assurance for boards, regulators and customers.

Data protection and AI governance audits
Readiness assessments for FCA and regulatory inspections
Third-party risk and vendor assurance
Controls testing and operational resilience reviews.

Outcome: Clear proof that your controls work - and where to improve.

Benchmarking & Maturity Assessment

Understand your data privacy maturity, how you rank versus peers and build a roadmap for improvement.

Data governance maturity assessments
AI governance maturity scoring
Peer benchmarking across the financial sector
Actionable roadmaps for improvement.

Outcome: A clear path to data privacy program maturity.

Third-party risk management

Visibility and control over your extended ecosystem.

Vendor due diligence and assurance
Ongoing monitoring of third‑party compliance
Contractual governance and data‑processing oversight
Integration with your privacy and security operating models.

Outcome: Reduced exposure from suppliers, partners, and SaaS tools.

Our services

We help reduce risk, strengthen trust and enable our clients to operate with confidence.

AI & Data governance

We help financial institutions build clear, transparent, and operationally workable governance for data and AI systems, ensuring responsible use, regulatory alignment, and confidence in automated decision-making across the organisation.

AI governance aligned with global standards
Algorithmic risk assessments and model transparency
Data lifecycle governance and retention controls
Shadow IT and hidden data discovery
Automated governance tooling and reporting

Audit & assurance

Our independent audits provide clear, evidence-based insight into how your data, AI, and operational controls perform in practice, helping you demonstrate compliance and prepare confidently for regulatory scrutiny.

Data protection and AI governance audits
Readiness assessments for FCA and regulatory inspections
Third-party risk and vendor assurance
Controls testing and operational resilience reviews.

Benchmarking & maturity assessment

We assess your governance maturity against industry expectations and peer performance, giving you a clear understanding of strengths, gaps, and the practical steps needed to improve resilience and compliance.

Data governance maturity assessments
AI governance maturity scoring
Peer benchmarking across the financial sector
Actionable roadmaps for improvement

Shadow IT & SaaS Discovery

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We uncover hidden systems, unmanaged SaaS tools, and unknown data flows, giving you complete visibility of your digital estate and enabling automated governance across your technology landscape.

Automated discovery of SaaS tools and shadow IT
Visibility into data flows, access, and usage
Risk scoring and prioritisation
Integration into governance and assurance processes

International data transfers

We support compliant, practical cross-border data movement by helping you understand your data flows, assess transfer risks, and implement defensible global frameworks that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Transfer risk assessments (TRAs)
SCCs, IDTAs, and global transfer frameworks
Mapping of data flows and dependencies
Ongoing monitoring and documentation

Privacy operating model design

We design and implement privacy operating models that embed governance into everyday processes, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and workflows so your organisation can manage data effectively and sustainably.

Operating model design and implementation
Roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures
Policies, processes, and governance workflows
Training, awareness, and cultural embedding

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How we work

We take a practical, human-centred approach to governance. Our teams work alongside yours, combining legal, technical, and operational expertise to deliver solutions that are robust, measurable, and easy to embed. We focus on evidence, transparency, and real-world implementation — helping you build governance that reduces risk, strengthens trust, and stands up to regulatory scrutiny.

Testimonials

We have considerable experience of working with financial services organisations. Here’s what some of our clients say about us:

Sagicor Group Jamaica is delighted to have Securys onboard as our Data Protection Partner.

Securys collaboration with our team showcases a profound grasp of financial services and a comprehensive knowledge of global and local privacy regulations.

Their practical guidance and support have played a pivotal role in ensuring timely compliance with the Data Protection Act across our extensive Group, effectively safeguarding the data of our diverse stakeholders.

Even though GDPR is the global gold standard from a regulatory perspective, the data privacy domain is highly dynamic. Countries outside the European Union may have adopted GDPR’s key principles, but most have written important variations into their specific legislation.

As a multinational full spectrum financial institution, we must comply with evolving and disparate regulations in 20 markets. Keeping track of the shifting regulatory landscape, separating the “wheat from the chaff”, and translating that insight into actionable pragmatic programs of work is where Securys excels. They indeed make “privacy practical,” which is good business.

Case studies & outcomes

AI and data governance

Frameworks aligned with global standards

Audit and assurance

Benchmarking and maturity assessment

Insights & thought leadership

AI and data governance

Frameworks aligned with global standards

Audit and assurance

Benchmarking and maturity assessment

Act now and speak to us.

To start a conversation about how to unlock potential benefits, simply fill out our contact form to arrange an informal chat with our privacy professionals.