ICS & Compliance for Regulatory Excellence

Internal Control System (ICS) & Compliance Functions for Your Banking License

BaFin scrutinizes your Internal Control System under KWG §25a and MaRisk AT 4.3 with particular rigor during the licensing process. We design a Three Lines of Defence architecture with you, establish the compliance function per MaRisk AT 4.4.2, and implement effective control processes — so your ICS structures not only pass the licensing review but create operational value.

  • BaFin-compliant ICS implementation in accordance with MaRisk standards
  • Professional compliance organization and functions
  • Risk-based control design and automated monitoring
  • Integrated compliance culture and behavioral controls

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Our clients trust our expertise in digital transformation, compliance, and risk management

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  • Desired business outcomes and ROI
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From ICS Design to a Fully Operational Compliance Organization

Our ICS & Compliance Expertise

  • Comprehensive knowledge of MaRisk, BaFin circulars and ICS requirements
  • Proven ICS frameworks from successful banking license procedures
  • Technology-enabled compliance solutions and RegTech integration
  • Comprehensive approach from organizational design to culture development

Regulatory Priority

An inadequate ICS or weak compliance functions regularly lead to BaFin requirements or license rejections. Professional ICS and compliance systems are fundamental prerequisites for regulatory acceptance.

ADVISORI in Numbers

11+

Years of Experience

120+

Employees

520+

Projects

We develop your ICS and compliance structures systematically and on a risk-based basis, taking into account your specific business model requirements and regulatory framework conditions.

Our Approach:

Gap analysis and ICS requirements assessment

ICS design and compliance organization development

Technology integration and automated control implementation

Testing, validation and compliance culture development

Documentation and BaFin readiness preparation

Melanie Düring

Melanie Düring

Head of Risk Management

Our Services

We offer you tailored solutions for your digital transformation

Internal Control System (ICS)

Comprehensive development and implementation of ICS frameworks that combine regulatory excellence with operational efficiency.

  • Risk-based ICS design in accordance with MaRisk standards
  • Automated controls and technology integration
  • Control testing and effectiveness validation
  • Continuous monitoring and performance measurement

Compliance Organization & Functions

Development of professional compliance structures and functions for effective regulatory management and business support.

  • Compliance organizational design and role delineation
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting systems
  • Compliance culture and training programs
  • RegTech solutions and digital compliance

Our Competencies

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Banking Licence: Prepare Management and Supervisory Board Roles

ADVISORI helps assign management and oversight responsibilities within a planned institution. We organise role profiles, suitability documentation and board procedures for further specialist and supervisory assessment.

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Your strategic success starts here

Our clients trust our expertise in digital transformation, compliance, and risk management

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30 Minutes • Non-binding • Immediately available

For optimal preparation of your strategy session:

Your strategic goals and challenges
Desired business outcomes and ROI expectations
Current compliance and risk situation
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