INVESTMENT & OPERATIONS TRANSFORMATION
Build an operating model fit
for the future.
ORC helps institutional investment organizations assess, design and implement stronger investment and operating frameworks aligned with their strategy, scale and future-state objectives.
Transformation Advisory
From current state to institutional best practice.
Investment organizations evolve. Portfolios grow, strategies change, new capabilities are introduced and stakeholder expectations increase. Operating models that once worked effectively may no longer support the organization's ambitions.
ORC supports clients through this evolution by assessing existing investment and operational frameworks, identifying gaps and designing practical future-state models aligned with strategy, governance requirements and global best practice.
Areas of Transformation
Support across the full
operating model.
Engagements are tailored to the client and can address individual areas of the operating model or form part of a broader organization-wide transformation.
01
Governance & Organization
Governance structures, committees, decision rights, organizational design, accountability and delegation frameworks.
02
Investment Frameworks
Investment governance, policies, procedures, approval frameworks and the processes supporting investment decision-making.
03
Investment Operations
Front, middle and back-office processes, controls, workflows and the infrastructure supporting the
investment lifecycle.
04
Technology &
Data
Investment systems, data architecture, workflow automation, integration and the technology required to
support the operating model.
05
Third Party
Model
Outsourcing arrangements, responsibilities, oversight frameworks and alignment between internal capabilities and external partners.
06
Risk & Compliance Frameworks
Operational risk, compliance, controls, escalation, oversight and the frameworks required to support a resilient and well-
governed organization.
What We Deliver
More than just gap analysis and issue identification.
01
Current State Assessment
Detailed assessment of the existing operating model, governance, processes, systems, documentation and responsibilities.
02
Benchmarking & Gap Analysis
Identify weaknesses, inefficiencies and capability gaps against the organization's objectives and relevant institutional best practices.
03
Target Operating Model Design
Define the required future-state structure, governance, processes, technology, service model and accountability framework.
04
Transformation Roadmap
Translate the target state into prioritized, practical actions with clear ownership, dependencies and implementation milestone
05
Implementation
Support implementation of enhancement recommendations and action, including project management, policy and procedure development, provider selection, governance and ongoing challenge through implementation.
Our Approach
We are an end-to-end
transformation partner.
ORC combines detailed analysis with practical implementation support, helping ensure transformation moves beyond design and becomes embedded in the organization.
01
Assess
Understand the current state, strategic objectives, pain points, dependencies and existing capabilities.
02
Design
Define the future-state operating model and the governance, processes, systems and responsibilities required to support it.
03
Implement
Translate design into practical change through prioritized workstreams, documentation and implementation support.
04
Embed
Help ensure new frameworks are adopted, governed effectively and capable of evolving as the organization grows.
When We Support
Support at different stages of the institutional journey.
BUILDING
Establishing New Capabilities
Designing investment and operating models for new entities, teams, products or investment capabilities from the ground up.
ENHANCING
Improving Existing Models
Identifying inefficiencies and strengthening existing frameworks against global institutional standards and evolving market practice.
SCALING
Supporting Growth
Strengthening governance, infrastructure and processes as assets, strategies, teams or institutional requirements become more
complex.
CHANGING
Managing Major Transformation
Supporting operating model changes arising from technology programs, outsourcing, insourcing, organizational restructuring or strategic change.
Read More
Explore our transformation approach in more detail.
Download our brochure for further information on how ORC supports institutional investment organizations through operating model assessment, design and implementation.
ORC is a specialist consultancy supporting institutional asset owners, asset managers and asset servicers across due diligence, investment operations, and governance.
We help clients identify material risks, strengthen operating models and make better-informed decisions across the investment lifecycle.
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