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 Executive managers within the industry are finding themselves under increasing pressure, ranging from the rising expectations of stakeholders and the continuing soft market cycle, to a changing regulatory landscape and personal accountability for every strategic and operational decision. A wrong turn in the road can lead to the inefficient use of capital or even ruin, not just for the managers in the firm but for the firm itself too.
In fact, accountability and transparency has never been more prevalent. Knowing what lies ahead in our unique sector and marketplace, before making key investment or strategic decisions, is of paramount interest and importance to executive teams.
Sources of expert opinion can be disparate in our sector, but at Amethyst we work hard to bring you the very latest Market intelligence, to ensure that you can make informed decisions or just provide the peace of mind you need as a busy executive.
Our specialism is in the area of operations and back office processes/practices, including support functions such as HR and IT. We can work with you confidentially and discreetly to ensure that your operating model supports you company's long term goals and aspirations and that there is the greatest opportunity to maximise the return on any capital investment and expenditure.
It can be highly efficacious for an independent subject matter expert to perform a review of a business from the perspective of someone looking inwards from the outside. Solely relying on internal personnel to assess a firm's practices, processes and project deliverables can rarely lead to a truly impartial evaluation. At Amethyst we don't aim to point fingers, but instead suggest areas needing change and improvement. It is better to demonstrate that a robust governance process is in place for reviewing practices/processes and operational risks, than simply to wait for unpleasant findings by audit teams from the Regulator or your E&O insurers. An independent consultant will have built up a vast array of experience and developed valuable solutions, by working with firms across the sector. Amethyst is a multifaceted consultancy business, bringing advisory, audit and implementation services to our clients. We listen to your exact needs and then design a bespoke programme of support.
At Amethyst, we understand the intricacies of this Marketplace and we offer three core services levels to our clients:
If you need specialist advice, such as options for raising capital for management buy outs or the introduction of private equity partners, we can introduce you to one or more of our affiliated consultant partners who can provide specialist assistance. Amethyst can help you and your teams gain the best outcome from your business operations, whether that means working with your practitioners to achieve positive engagement, gathering feedback from your customers or helping you select an appropriate IT core system supplier - just click the button below.
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| Independent business process reviews |
Harmonisation of business processes on a global basis |
| Advice on the London Market change process |
Staff exiting/retention analysis |
| Advice of succession planning |
Dispute resolution & problem management |
| Talent Management & key staff sourcing |
Regulatory preparedness/Solvency II risk assessment |
| Market intelligence gathering |
Alignment of strategic goals with performance management process |
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