Risk Management Advisory Services


 
 
  Shasat Consulting  ·  Risk Management Advisory Services (RAS)

Risk Management Advisory — Market, Credit, Liquidity & Regulatory Risk

Shasat Consulting helps financial institutions and corporates identify, measure and manage the market, credit, operational, liquidity and regulatory risks that threaten financial stability — delivering frameworks, models and compliance strategies that withstand regulator and auditor scrutiny across Basel IV, CRD VI, Solvency II and IFRS 9.

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Market Risk
Hedging
Hedge Accounting · Derivatives · ALM · Risk Mitigation
Regulatory
Compliance
Basel IV · CRD VI · PRA · Solvency II
Risk & Resilience
Operational Risk · Liquidity Risk · Stress Testing
Credit Risk
ECL · Modelling · Portfolio Analytics
Market & Credit Risk Liquidity & Operational Risk Basel IV & CRD VI Solvency II Stress Testing AML Compliance
Risk Management Advisory Services — Market Risk, Credit Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Shasat Consulting
 
Risk Strategy  ·  Compliance  · Financial Resilience
Basel IV  ·  CRD VI  ·  Solvency II
Risk Modelling  ·  Hedging
Risk Management Advisory

A Structured Framework for Every Risk That Threatens Financial Stability

Financial institutions face increasing challenges in managing market, credit, operational, liquidity and regulatory risks. Without a structured risk management framework, institutions face financial instability, regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Shasat delivers customised, expert-driven risk advisory — integrating advanced risk strategies, regulatory compliance and model-based analytics to strengthen resilience and optimise risk-adjusted decision-making.

Market and credit risk hedging strategies — IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 compliant
Liquidity risk management — LCR, NSFR and funding gap analysis
Basel IV, CRD VI and UK/EU prudential regulatory compliance
Solvency II and insurance regulatory capital framework implementation
Stress testing, scenario analysis and internal model development
Operational risk controls — system failures, cyber threats and process risk
 
Two Risk Domains

Financial Risk & Regulatory Risk — Expert Coverage Across Both

Whether you are managing the financial risks that affect your balance sheet or navigating the regulatory capital and compliance requirements imposed by supervisors, Shasat brings technical depth to both domains.

Financial Risk

Market, Credit & Liquidity Risk Management

Shasat helps financial institutions and corporates develop and implement risk management frameworks that identify, measure and mitigate the financial risks embedded in their portfolios, balance sheets and operations — ensuring that risk-taking is disciplined, transparent and aligned with strategic objectives and accounting standards including IFRS 9.

Market risk — VaR, sensitivities and hedging strategies
Credit risk — PD, LGD, EAD modelling and ECL (IFRS 9)
Liquidity risk — LCR, NSFR and contingency funding
Hedge accounting — IFRS 9 designation and effectiveness
Operational risk — control frameworks and loss event analysis
Internal model development and validation (IMM / IRB)
Regulatory Risk

Prudential, Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

Shasat helps financial institutions navigate the full spectrum of regulatory capital, liquidity and compliance requirements — from Basel IV and CRD VI implementation through Solvency II and IFRS 9 compliance. We provide the technical expertise to ensure that regulatory frameworks are implemented correctly, capital is optimised and institutions remain competitive and compliant in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

Basel IV — SA, IRB and output floor implementation
CRD VI / CRR III — capital adequacy and large exposures
UK PRA / FCA prudential rule compliance
Solvency II — SCR, MCR and ORSA for insurers
ICAAP / ILAAP design and regulatory submission
Regulatory gap analysis and remediation planning
Our Service Offering

Six Risk Advisory Practice Areas

Specialist risk advisory across every dimension of financial and regulatory risk — each service delivered with the technical rigour required to satisfy regulators, auditors and risk committees.

Service 01

Market & Credit Risk Hedging

Shasat provides expert guidance on managing market and credit risk across financial institutions and corporates — including the development of hedging strategies and the implementation of risk management tools aligned with IFRS 9, IFRS 7 and internal risk appetite frameworks. Market volatility can impact asset values significantly; credit defaults threaten financial stability. We help institutions protect themselves from both through disciplined, accountable risk management.

Deliverables
Market risk framework — VaR, sensitivities, limits
Credit risk models — PD, LGD, EAD and ECL (IFRS 9)
Hedging strategy design and IFRS 9 designation
Hedge effectiveness testing and documentation
Counterparty credit risk (CCR) and CVA advisory
Risk reporting and IFRS 7 disclosure frameworks
Who We Work With

Risk Advisory Across Every Institution Type

Shasat supports financial institutions and corporates globally — from international banks navigating Basel IV to insurers implementing Solvency II and non-financial corporates managing treasury and operational risk.

Banking · Financial Institutions

Banks & Building Societies

International and domestic banks, building societies and investment firms navigating Basel IV implementation, CRD VI compliance, ICAAP / ILAAP design, credit and market risk model development, and regulatory stress testing requirements from the PRA and EBA.

Basel IV, ICAAP, stress testing and IFRS 9 advisory
Insurance · Reinsurance

Insurers & Reinsurers

Insurance and reinsurance companies requiring Solvency II SCR / MCR calculation, ORSA design, internal model development and validation, QRT reporting and capital optimisation — alongside IFRS 17 implementation support and actuarial risk modelling.

Solvency II, ORSA, IFRS 17 and actuarial modelling
Asset Management · Capital Markets

Asset Managers & Capital Market Firms

Asset managers, hedge funds and capital markets firms requiring market risk frameworks, counterparty credit risk (CCR) management, VaR model validation, IFRS 9 hedge accounting advisory and regulatory capital compliance under the Investment Firms Regulation (IFR/IFD).

Market risk, CCR, IFRS 9 hedging and IFR/IFD
Corporate · Non-Financial

Corporates & Non-Financial Institutions

Non-financial corporates managing treasury risk, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity exposures — requiring IFRS 9 hedge accounting strategies, risk policy development, working capital risk frameworks and enterprise risk management (ERM) programme design.

Treasury risk, IFRS 9 hedging and ERM frameworks
Our Approach

The Shasat Risk Advisory Methodology

A structured, five-phase approach that moves from risk identification and framework design through to embedded, sustainable risk management that supports regulatory compliance and strategic objectives.

01

Risk Diagnostic

Comprehensive assessment of existing risk exposures, frameworks, data, controls and regulatory gaps across all relevant risk types.

02

Framework Design

Risk appetite definition, policy and framework design — calibrated to the institution’s business model, regulatory obligations and strategic risk tolerance.

03

Model & Analytics

Risk model development, stress testing, scenario analysis and regulatory capital calculation — validated to withstand regulator and internal audit scrutiny.

04

Implementation

Hands-on delivery — frameworks embedded in operations, regulatory submissions prepared and controls tested for robustness and effectiveness.

05

Ongoing Advisory

Regulatory horizon scanning, periodic review, model recalibration and ongoing advisory — keeping frameworks current as regulations and risk landscapes evolve.

 
Why Choose Shasat

Technical Depth. Regulatory Credibility. Proven Results.

Four reasons why banks, insurers, asset managers and corporates across 144+ jurisdictions choose Shasat for their most complex risk management and regulatory compliance challenges.

01

End-to-End Risk Expertise

Shasat covers the full risk spectrum — market, credit, liquidity, operational and regulatory — within a single practice. Clients benefit from integrated risk advisory that identifies interactions between risk types, rather than siloed advice that misses cross-risk vulnerabilities that often cause the greatest losses.

02

Deep Regulatory & Accounting Knowledge

Shasat combines risk management expertise with deep IFRS and regulatory knowledge — covering IFRS 9 ECL and hedge accounting, Basel IV capital mechanics, Solvency II and CRD VI. This combination means risk frameworks and models are built to satisfy both risk management and accounting / reporting requirements simultaneously.

03

Customised, High-Quality Solutions

Every institution faces a unique combination of business model, risk profile and regulatory environment. Shasat does not deploy generic risk frameworks — we design solutions tailored to the specific characteristics, risk appetite and strategic objectives of each client, ensuring practical implementation and lasting effectiveness.

04

Trusted Partner in 144+ Jurisdictions

With 24+ years of experience, offices in London, Dubai, Singapore and New York, and a track record spanning financial institutions and non-financial corporates across 144+ jurisdictions, Shasat is a trusted risk advisory partner that empowers organisations to achieve strategic goals with confidence.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of risk does Shasat’s Risk Advisory Services cover? +

Shasat’s Risk Advisory Services covers five core risk domains: market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk and regulatory/compliance risk. Within each domain we provide framework design, model development, stress testing, regulatory implementation (Basel IV, CRD VI, Solvency II, IFRS 9) and ongoing advisory — across banks, insurers, asset managers and corporates globally.

How does Shasat support Basel IV implementation? +

Shasat provides end-to-end Basel IV implementation support — covering impact assessment, SA and IRB capital calculations, output floor mechanics, capital optimisation strategies, RWA management, internal model development and validation, and regulatory reporting (COREP). We also support ICAAP and ILAAP design, Pillar 2 submissions and supervisory dialogue preparation.

Does Shasat advise on IFRS 9 ECL modelling and hedge accounting? +

Yes. Shasat has deep expertise in IFRS 9 — covering ECL model development (PD, LGD, EAD, staging), hedge accounting strategy and designation, hedge effectiveness testing and IFRS 7 disclosure requirements. We also advise on the interaction between IFRS 9 ECL models and Basel regulatory capital requirements, which is a particular area of complexity for banks and financial institutions.

Can Shasat help non-financial corporates with risk management? +

Yes. Shasat works with non-financial corporates on treasury risk management, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity hedging under IFRS 9, enterprise risk management (ERM) framework design, operational risk controls and risk governance. We help corporates manage financial risk exposures with the same rigour applied in financial institutions, whilst ensuring IFRS 9 hedge accounting treatment is correctly applied and documented.

What stress testing services does Shasat provide? +

Shasat provides stress testing advisory across regulatory stress tests (BoE, EBA, EIOPA) and internal stress tests for ICAAP, ILAAP and ORSA submissions. Services include scenario design and calibration, model-based stress test execution, reverse stress testing, climate risk (TCFD) scenario analysis and management actions / capital planning under stress — all documented to the standard required for regulatory review and internal audit challenge.

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