Our Approach

AVANTAGE REPLY'S APPROACH IS TO ADAPT TO THE PARTICULAR NEEDS OF THEIR CLIENTS IN ORDER TO ADVISE AND DELIVER PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS, SUPPORTED BY COMPREHENSIVELY TESTED ANALYSIS. AVANTAGE REPLY'S PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS, METHODOLOGIES AND PROTOTYPES HAVE BENEFITED CLIENTS IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

From design to operational implementation

Avantage Reply approaches every client from the financial industry differently. Avantage Reply believes most challenges require tailored solutions. For that reason, we adapt to the particular needs of our clients, advise and deliver pragmatic solutions supported by comprehensively tested analysis. This builds deep and enjoyable relationships with our clients.

Avantage Reply also leverages capabilities from partner companies in the Reply Group, not only to advise on cutting-edge technological and digitisation changes but also to implement them.

How we operate

Avantage Reply focusses on two pillars:


REGULATORY

  • Change management (implementation of a new regulation);
  • Remediation (addressing recommendations from supervisors);
  • Interim support (e.g. regulatory reporting, stress tests); and
  • Optimisation (regulatory capital, liquidity, etc.).

STRATEGIC, BUSINESS & IT CHANGE

  • Strategic & business change (e.g., credit ‘re-invention’);
  • IT change (e.g., risk and finance systems); and
  • Data management & reporting.

Specialised Management Consultancy

Our distinction is in providing the laser-focussed energy, agility and specialism of the boutique, whilst having the size and footprint across European and UK financial services to deliver substantial change programmes.  Avantage Reply has an:

  • Integrated pan-European footprint: Avantage Reply is a leading consultancy in regulatory capabilities, leveraging its experience with best-in-class solutions across Europe and the UK. Our local offices work closely together, meaning we deliver both a local and global approach to doing business.
  • Embedded in the industry and regulatory ecosystem: Avantage Reply has an advanced regulatory and supervisory understanding, leveraging knowledge gained when working for regulators and supervisors.
  • Technology enabled: Demonstrated capability to implement change in IT systems, leveraging the Reply Group's 6,000+ technologists and numerous partnerships with key strategic vendors.
  • Experienced delivery teams: A staffing model drawing on business, technology and regulatory professionals organised in ‘SWAT’ teams.
  • Cost effective: Operational efficiency resulting in a competitive pricing framework.