At Ottilie+Blanche, we offer a specialised service designed to assess and elevate the effectiveness of second line FCC Assurance, Monitoring & Testing, and Independent Testing functions. Our targeted review goes beyond surface-level checks, examining the robustness of the framework, policies, and standards, as well as the function’s ability to demonstrate true independence and credible challenge. We evaluate whether assurance practices reflect risk-cultural sensitivity, deliver appropriate depth and breadth of coverage across financial crime risks, and provide reliable visibility to executive committees and regulators. This service is designed to help institutions evidence regulatory readiness, reinforce governance credibility, and enhance assurance as a strategic lever in Financial Crime Compliance.

Ottilie+Blanche provides a niche, regulator-ready service that independently assesses the effectiveness of the third line of defence in delivering robust FCC Internal Audit coverage. Our targeted review scrutinises the audit framework, methodology, and standards to determine whether Internal Audit can demonstrate genuine independence, depth, and foresight in its assurance of financial crime risks. We evaluate the credibility of challenge to business/senior management, the alignment of audit scope to evolving regulatory priorities, and the cultural and risk sensitivity embedded in audit execution. This service enables boards and Audit Committees to demonstrate that Internal Audit delivers not only technical compliance assurance but also strategic insight, strengthening confidence with regulators, investors, and stakeholders.