IBM Promontory

Operating at the intersection of strategy, risk management, technology and regulation

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IBM Promontory® helps clients achieve their goals through designing and implementing strategic initiatives, managing regulatory, operational and financial risks and performing key functions.

In a landscape of evolving regulation, technological advancement and fluctuating business practices, companies face pressing risk and compliance challenges. IBM Promontory understands these cross currents and works with clients to think smarter and shape their businesses for the future.

We combine world-class assets with thoughtfully assembled competencies that deliver singular value to our clients. With access to IBM platforms and expertise, we can deliver this value at scale and powered by leading technology and innovation. As a trusted partner to both financial institutions and governing bodies and IBM Promontory works with boards of directors, senior management, business-line leaders and compliance professionals to help improve functions and business results.

Capabilities
Operationalize AI with confidence

IBM Promontory helps companies tailor AI governance and risk management at scale.

Combat financial crime

IBM Promontory is your single partner to connect regulatory requirements, next-generation technologies and seamless integration in fighting financial crime.

Risk management for financial services

IBM Promontory provides risk management for financial services that can withstand the highest regulatory scrutiny while maximizing efficiency and minimizing financial impacts.

Enhance governance and resilience

IBM Promontory advises boards and senior leaders on governance, senior managers and certification regime (SMCR) and risk management to strengthen operational resilience in an increasingly complex environment.

Meet our experts Chris Atkinson
Chris Atkinson is a senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in financial regulation, specializing in governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. He advises FTSE100 companies and regulators, leads Skilled Person Reviews, and is a recognized facilitator of executive-level training across diverse risk disciplines.
James Larkins
James Larkins advises clients on trading regulations, compliance management, data governance, information security and corporate policies and procedures.
Madeline Dermatossian
Madeline Dermatossian has been instrumental in assisting boards and executives of banks, superannuation and government entities to enhance their risk, compliance and conduct culture. Previously, she led several large firms from the C-suite and is a member of the Harvard Business Review’s Advisory Council.
Micah Breimhorst
Micah Breimhorst serves US and global financial institutions with a focus on banks, broker dealers, money services businesses and gaming companies. He has nearly 25 years of financial services industry and consulting experience, including various leadership roles in all three lines of defense.
Shweta Jain
Shweta Jain builds and transforms risk and compliance frameworks, drawing on 22+ years at UBS and PwC. She helps clients navigate regulatory change, compliance, enterprise risk management, and non-financial risk with a “tech-first” mindset through agentic AI and automation.

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