About Us

About Us

Global Risk Advisory & Solutions

Global Risk Advisory and Solutions is a premier consultancy specializing in delivering comprehensive risk management, governance, and compliance solutions to financial institutions (FIs) worldwide. With a team led by seasoned experts boasting over 15 years of experience in enterprise risk management (ERM), governance, and compliance, we offer tailored services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. At Global Risk Advisory and Solutions, we understand the intricate landscape of FIs and the evolving regulatory environment they operate. Our mission is to empower FIs to navigate these challenges effectively while maximizing opportunities for growth.

For enterprise risk management (ERM), we excel in designing, implementing, and enhancing ERM programs that align with the risk profile of each institution. Our approach involves conducting comprehensive maturity assessments, providing customized recommendations, and assisting in the development of robust enterprise control frameworks. We specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of ERM governance structures under the three lines of defense (3LODs) model, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and facilitating business growth.

Additionally, our expertise extends to risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) programs, where we assist FIs in standardizing risk identification processes, implementing key controls, and enhancing overall risk governance. We work closely with clients to design practical approaches for managing risk events and issues, enabling them to swiftly identify and mitigate emerging risks. As for compliance, our focus lies on financial crime compliance (FCC), including anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and sanctions compliance. Our services encompass enterprise-wide risk assessments, independent reviews of FCC programs, customer risk assessment modeling, transaction monitoring, and alert investigation frameworks. We assist FIs in establishing robust oversight frameworks, defining key risk appetite metrics, and conducting targeted look-back analyses to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Global Risk Advisory & Solutions

Why Choose Us

At Global Risk Advisory and Solutions, we stand out as the premier choice for financial institutions seeking expert guidance in risk management, governance, and compliance. Here's why you should choose us:

Specialized Expertise: Our team comprises seasoned professionals with over 15 years of experience in ERM, governance, and compliance, ensuring you receive unparalleled expertise and insight.

Tailored Solutions: We understand that every financial institution is unique, which is why we offer customized solutions designed to address your specific needs and challenges.

Comprehensive Services: From enterprise risk management to compliance solutions and training, we provide a full spectrum of services to support your organization’s risk and compliance objectives.

Specialized Expertise: Our team comprises of seasoned professionals with over 15 years of experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, and Compliance, ensuring you receive unparalleled expertise and insight. Our consultants have experience working for leading global banks such as JP Morgan Chase & Co and Standard Chartered Bank. In addition, they possess leading industry certifications to demonstrate competence & understanding of Risk Management & Compliance at the highest level.

Tailored Solutions: We understand that every financial institution is unique, which is why we offer customized solutions designed to address your specific needs and challenges.

Comprehensive Services: From enterprise risk management to compliance solutions and training, we provide a full spectrum of services to support your organization’s risk and compliance objectives and ensure organization achieve its commercial objective.

About Us

Our Team

Chief Executive Officer &
Global Practice Lead: Risk & Compliance

Evarist Muhaya CAMS, CGSS

Evarist Muhaya is a seasoned Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Director with 15+ years of Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance experience in the Banking/Financial Sector. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for driving effective risk management practices, governance, overseeing regulatory compliance, as well as leading evaluation, enhancement, and implementation of robust ERM & Compliance Frameworks across different geographies. Evarist has strong belief in proactive approach to risk management, regulatory changes, scenario planning, transparency in risk taking, and risk anticipation.

Professional focal points include risk assessment and management, risk control frameworks, governance and controls, sanctions compliance, AML/KYC regulations, auditing, fraud prevention, and issue remediation.

Evarist most recent roles include Associate Director Group FCC AML Oversight and Governance with Standard Chartered Bank (New York, USA). Where he was responsible for assessing & evaluating the effectiveness of the Group FCC Risk Framework’s implementation, operational, and strategic aspects across 50+ countries to ensure consistent application. In addition, Evarist has strong experience engaging with senior leadership, cross functional teams, and stakeholders to ensure the company’s risk oversight and governance support structure is driving businesses to achieve established commercial objectives.

Evarist prior experience includes, JP Morgan Chase Bank (Ohio, USA) as Senior Enterprise Risk Officer for the JP Morgan Chase Consumer Banking Risk Management Group, Senior Risk Manager for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited (consulting assignment with USAA Federal Savings Bank) Texas, USA, as well as NMB Bank Plc as Head of Compliance (Tanzania), and CRDB Bank Plc (Tanzania) as Group Head of Compliance & Risk Governance. 

In addition, Evarist has an MBA in Finance & Management (USA) and M.A in Economics (USA) and is currently finalizing Master of Science degree in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) at Columbia University (New York, USA).

Evarist maintains core competence and essential understanding & knowledge of AML & Sanctions Compliance. Further, he holds top industry global certifications in CAMS (Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist) and CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist) issued by the Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists. And finally, Evarist is a Member of Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).