The sensible first step
Platform Diagnostic for mid-size AIFMs
A structured, confidential diagnostic that maps how your operations really run across KYC, TA, Fund Accounting and investor servicing, and turns it into practical, prioritised improvements your team can act on.
Confidential. Designed for regulated operating models. Typically 2–3 weeks. No commitment beyond the discovery call.
How it works
- 1Discovery Call45 minutes
- 2Structured Diagnostic1–2 weeks
- 3Executive Delivery60-minute presentation
How it works
Three steps. No disruption. Very little of your time.
The audit gives you executive-level clarity without pulling your operations team away from daily production.
- 145 minutes
Discovery Call
A confidential conversation to understand your structure, your operating model, your main pain points and what a useful outcome looks like for you.
- 21–2 weeks
Structured Diagnostic
A targeted assessment of your workflows, systems, controls and automation readiness, scoped to the functions that matter most to your model.
- 360-minute presentation
Executive Delivery
Prioritised findings, quick wins and a phased roadmap, structured for Conducting Officer and COO review and decision-making.
Context
Why now
Most mid-size AIFMs know their operations need to evolve. The real question isn't whether to act. It's how to act without the cost, the disruption and the eighteen-month timeline of a traditional transformation programme.
The Platform Diagnostic gives you that starting point. It's a structured, confidential assessment that connects your operational reality to concrete, phased improvements your existing team can deliver at its own pace.
- 01
Operational complexity grows with every new fund structure, jurisdiction and regulatory requirement you take on.
- 02
Margin pressure demands efficiency. But neither your board nor your regulator will accept efficiency at the cost of control.
- 03
Your teams have built workarounds that work, until someone is on leave, volumes spike, or the CSSF asks a question you can't answer quickly.
- 04
Enterprise transformation programmes designed for Tier 1 administrators are too slow, too expensive and too disruptive for your structure.
- 05
You don't need a three-year roadmap. You need clarity on where to start, and confidence that the first step will deliver value.
Scope
What the audit examines
A focused review of your core operational functions. It's designed to surface specific improvements you can act on, not generic best-practice advice.
KYC / AML Onboarding
- Document intake and verification workflows
- Risk scoring logic and escalation paths
- Screening and ongoing monitoring processes
Transfer Agency Operations
- Subscription and redemption lifecycle
- Investor register accuracy and updates
- Settlement workflows and reconciliation
Fund Accounting Controls
- NAV production and validation chain
- Reconciliation framework and exception handling
- Control checkpoints and sign-off workflows
Investor Servicing & Reporting
- Document distribution channels
- Report generation and delivery
- Investor query handling and response times
Operational Friction Points
- Manual control points and double data entry
- Cross-team handoffs and coordination gaps
- Fragmented data and disconnected systems
Automation & Delegation Readiness
- Process maturity for AI and automation
- Platform fit across functions
- Feasibility of managed operations
Deliverables
What you receive
Every audit produces structured outputs built for executive review and operational action, not consulting decks that end up in a drawer.
- 01
Executive Summary
A concise overview of findings, priorities and recommended actions, structured for board and Conducting Officer review.
- 02
Operational Friction Map
A visual map of the bottlenecks, manual dependencies and control gaps across your operating model.
- 03
AI & Automation Opportunity Matrix
A prioritised view of where technology can deliver the most impact for the effort and risk involved.
- 04
Quick Wins Register
Specific improvements your team can put in place right away, before any broader initiative.
- 05
Phased Transformation Roadmap
A step-by-step improvement plan aligned with your capacity, regulatory context and investment appetite.
- 06
C1 / C2 / C3 Engagement Recommendations
Clear recommendations on where Platform Optimisation, Process Transformation and Managed Operations apply to your model.
Expected outcomes
What the audit changes
- Clear visibility on where operational friction really lives, not where you assume it does
- A concrete register of automation opportunities with realistic effort estimates
- Transformation priorities ranked by business impact, not by technical complexity
- Executive-ready material to support investment decisions and board reporting
- A practical starting point your operations team can act on straight away
- Confidence about where to invest first, and what can wait
Strictly confidential
Everything you share is treated with NDA-level confidentiality. A formal NDA is available on request before the first call.
Built for regulated structures
Designed for AIFM operating models under CSSF, AIFMD and European regulatory frameworks. We speak your regulatory language.
No big bang required
Start with quick wins and targeted improvements. Broader transformation follows only when results justify it and your team is ready.
Execution-ready outputs
Every recommendation comes with a clear implementation path. We don't deliver observations without solutions, or solutions without accountability.
Get started
Request your Platform Diagnostic
Fill in the form below. We'll get back to you within 48 hours to schedule a confidential discovery call.
- Scoped to your operating model and priorities
- Fully confidential, with an NDA available on request
- Built for mid-size AIFMs and regulated structures
- Focused on practical outcomes, not abstract strategy
What happens after you submit
We review your information within 48 hours. A senior team member then contacts you to schedule a 45-minute discovery call. No automated sequences. No sales pressure.
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