Sector
Banks
A bank's physical and digital infrastructure carries obligations that go beyond operations. We help financial institutions maintain the security, continuity, and governance that regulators and customers expect without exception.
Who we work with in this sector
We work with retail banks, commercial banks, investment institutions, and financial services organisations managing branch networks, data-sensitive office environments, and critical operational infrastructure across the Gulf region. In every case, the regulatory bar is high, the tolerance for failure is low, and the reputational consequence of getting it wrong is immediate.
Years of Experience
Industries Served
Projects Delivered
3 sector-specific pain points
The challenges
01 Regulatory obligations that never stand still
PRA, FCA, and international regulators impose continuously evolving requirements on financial institutions. Falling behind is not a minor compliance issue — it is an enforcement risk.
02 Infrastructure that cannot fail
Branch networks, secure data rooms, and operational facilities carry security and infrastructure requirements that go beyond standard commercial buildings. All of it needs to perform without exception — and be independently verified to do so.
03 Data governance under constant scrutiny
Financial institutions hold some of the most sensitive data of any sector. Most cannot fully demonstrate what they hold, where it sits, and who can access it across every system they operate.
How We Help
Services relevant to this sector
We bring a combination of consultancy, technology, and operational expertise specifically suited to the obligations of a financial institution — working around regulatory requirements, security protocols, and the operational reality of an environment where failure is never an acceptable outcome.
Building Health — Services
An independent assessment of your branch and office infrastructure — physical condition, access control, fire safety, power resilience, and regulatory compliance — with a prioritised action plan your estates team can act on.
Business Continuity — Services
A fully tested continuity framework built to FCA and PRA operational resilience requirements — covering system outages, cyber incidents, third-party supplier failure, and site loss across your branch and office network.
Data Ownership — Services
Clear, documented accountability for every significant data asset across your organisation — built to satisfy regulatory scrutiny and give your DPO, compliance team, and auditors the governance foundation they need.
Asset Control — Consultancy
A verified, auditable register of your physical and technology assets across every site — built for the accuracy that financial audit, insurance valuation, and regulatory review demands.
Risk Assessment — Consultancy
A structured, evidence-based risk assessment aligned to the specific threat profile of a financial institution — covering operational, regulatory, reputational, and physical risks with a full mitigation plan.
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Why ONE9 3NINE
What makes us right for this sector
01
We know your regulatory environment
Our work in financial services is conducted with full awareness of FCA and PRA operational resilience rules, DORA requirements for digital operational resilience, GDPR obligations, and the specific governance expectations of regulated financial institutions.
02
We treat confidentiality as non-negotiable
Every engagement in a financial services environment is conducted under strict confidentiality protocols. Our teams understand the sensitivity of the environments they work in and operate accordingly.
03
We have delivered for financial institutions
Our track record in financial services includes business continuity programmes built to regulatory standards, data governance frameworks aligned to FCA requirements, building condition assessments across branch networks, and risk registers built for board and audit committee reporting.
Working in financial services?
Book a free 30-minute call and we will tell you exactly where we can help — whether you are preparing for a regulatory review, strengthening your operational resilience, or bringing your data governance up to the standard your auditors expect.