We help regional and community banks strengthen operational and third‑party risk controls so exams are more predictable, portfolio decisions are better informed, and boards have fewer surprises.
Many banks enter exams uncertain about their operational risk and third‑party control story—hoping documentation is complete and bracing for findings they could have prevented. Using the GME GAINS framework, we help institutions clarify governance, tighten high‑risk controls, and build repeatable assessment cycles so exams are less stressful and more strategic.
Our work sits at the intersection of governance, operational risk, and internal controls—with a strong grounding in mortgage and housing finance.
GAINS gives banks a practical way to see where governance, accountability, and controls are weak, prioritize realistic fixes, and embed routines that keep operational risk under control.
Align risk committees, charters, and oversight with your risk appetite and three lines of defense model.
Clarify who owns which risks, controls, and remediation across business, risk, and compliance.
Evaluate servicing, originations, and operations against regulatory and investor expectations.
Map interconnected risks across products, channels, and third parties to prevent siloed blind spots.
Build repeatable assessment, testing, and issue management cycles so improvements stick.
Decades of risk leadership through market stress and regulatory change
GME’s work in financial services is grounded in decades of executive level risk leadership, including experience leading risk platforms through periods of significant market stress and regulatory change. Our team understands the language of regulators, investors, and boards—and translates GAINS into practical steps your teams can execute.
For financial institutions that need a concise overview for procurement, vendor management, or risk committees, we provide an up to date capability statement and supporting materials.
View recent insights on turning compliance into competitive advantage and building resilience through internal controls and disaster risk management.
PDF overview for vendor management and risk committees
We support agencies and organizations that carry formal emergency management and continuity responsibilities.
State and local emergency management offices.
Agency level emergency coordinators and COOP/COG leads.
Grant administrators responsible for FEMA and related funding.
Leaders overseeing continuity and resilience for essential programs.
If you’re preparing for upcoming exams or looking to strengthen operational and third party risk controls, we’d welcome a brief conversation to understand your priorities and share how peers are applying GAINS.