Building, Scaling & Optimising Operations
Lawrence Donald Consulting offers expert strategic consultancy to financial services firms in the UAE. We partner with you to navigate your challenges with confidence and empower success.
Our Mission
At Lawrence Donald Consulting, our mission is to empower financial services firms with the strategic insights and operational capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster sustainable growth.
Fractional COO Support
In the dynamic market places of the ADGM and DIFC, agility, efficiency, and strategic execution are paramount. Our fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) services are tailored to meet the unique needs of your business, providing executive-level leadership from an experienced professional without the full-time commitment and associated overheads.
Why Choose Our Fractional COO Service?
Cost-Effective: Access top-tier executive talent at a fraction of the cost of a full-time COO. Our flexible engagement models are designed to fit your budget and business needs.
Scalability: Whether you're navigating growth phases, restructuring, or tackling complex projects, we provide the expertise and support necessary to scale your operations seamlessly
Strategic Leadership: Benefit from our industry know-how and market insights. We offer strategic guidance and leadership to drive your business forward.
Operational Excellence: We focus on optimising your operations, drawing on extensive experience and knowledge of the latest market trends and technologies. We work with you to implement best practices and enhance processes and procedures to ensure your firm runs smoothly and efficiently.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure compliance with our deep understanding of the UAE's financial regulatory environment.
Advisory
Our Advisory Services are crafted to empower clients with expert guidance, innovative strategies, and actionable insights to achieve their goals.
We can support across a variety of subject matters including but not limited to:
- Target Operating Model design and implementation
- Organisational design and governance
- Process and procedure optimisation and documentation
- Regulatory change and implementation
- Digital Transformation
Why Choose Our Advisory Services?
Expert Guidance: We bring deep industry knowledge and experience, offering tailored advice to help you make informed decisions.
Strategic Solutions: We develop customized strategies that address your unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring your firm remains competitive and agile in the market.
Performance Improvement: Drive operational efficiency and performance improvements with our expert recommendations. We work closely with you to identify areas for enhancement and implement effective solutions.
Innovative Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends with our forward-thinking approach. We provide cutting-edge insights that drive innovation and growth.
Risk Management: Protect your firm from potential risks with our comprehensive risk management strategies. We help you identify, assess, and mitigate risks to safeguard your business.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with the latest regulations in the UAE's financial sector. Our advisors keep you up to date with regulatory changes and help you implement effective compliance programs.
Adam Chaplin, MCSI
With 15 years of experience in strategy and operations, working both in industry as a COO and as a Management Consultant, Adam has a proven track record of delivering value-added solutions and results for clients and stakeholders.
Adam started his career on the graduate scheme at Nomura before moving to Deloitte's Strategy and Operations consulting division, joining the Capital Markets Operations team. His client base included Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Mizuho, UBS, and Wells Fargo, where he led and supported projects and initiatives in areas such as legal entity design and optimisation, regulatory compliance and reporting, business process improvement and automation, risk management and governance.
He left Deloitte to take up a role in industry with Brookland, a multi-award winning Real Estate Investment Banking boutique, joining as Director of Operations. In this role he was responsible for day-to-day business operations and supporting the firm’s Partners in growing the business.
From there, he joined Bank J. Safra Sarasin group as COO of J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (Europe) Limited, also serving as Compliance Officer and MLRO (FCA SMF 16 and 17 role holder). He led day-to-day entity operations and compliance, as well as business operations in relation to investment management for funds comprising c.$3.2bn AUM across Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Funds/Liquid Alternatives and Liquid Securities to ensure service excellence across all business units. In addition, he worked with group management to launch and integrate three new service business units (Direct Private Investments, Institutional Hedge Fund Solutions and Institutional and Wholesale Distribution) to diversify offering to group clients.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Management from the University of Bristol. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), holding a CISI Diploma in Investment Operations.
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