We helped a crypto asset management firm enhance their security controls, maturing 152 ICS controls, carrying out penetration testing and third-party security assessments, and ensuring compliance with their risk appetite, significantly reducing risk exposure and securing Board approval.

When a global leader in content security needed a Senior Product Manager to drive the next generation of their flagship content security solution Caspian One delivered. Leveraging over a decade of partnership with the organisation, Caspian One provided a shortlist of senior experts within two weeks, enabling a swift and strategic hire. This ensured the client could continue innovating their content security solution without disruption, positioning them for sustained success.

In November 2023, we enhanced the OMS systems of a European bank by developing a consolidated orderbook adapter for a unified risk view and a FIX adapter for streamlined client order submissions. These enhancements allowed traders to transition smoothly to the new OMS, improving operational continuity and setting the stage for future growth.

To meet stringent MiFID II compliance requirements, a leading global investment bank engaged Caspian One to re-engineer their Cash Equities Technology framework. With a total project funding of £17.3 million, Caspian One deployed a team of 35 specialised consultants to work alongside a 420-person internal department. =

In 2022, we helped a bank address trade processing delays by implementing a capacity test system for their OMS. The project concluded in August 2023, resolving the delays and ensuring future scalability and operational efficiency, significantly enhancing the bank's ability to handle increasing trade volumes and maintain a competitive edge.

A leading fixed income trading platform approached Caspian One for help scaling its technology infrastructure to support rapid client onboarding. By augmenting their team with top-tier engineering talent, Caspian One ensured that their internal systems remained scalable and reliable, enabling the platform to continue its exponential growth in the competitive trading space.

A major global service provider needed a Solutions Architect in Paris to enhance their network contribution capabilities, particularly for large-scale events like the Olympics. Caspian One, through a collaborative effort between sales and delivery teams, conducted a targeted search, leveraging referrals and industry connections. This resulted in the successful acquisition of a top Solutions Architect who quickly enabled the client to deploy innovative solutions and expand their European operations.

We helped an Australian telecom company expand into Europe by migrating their NOC and backend systems to a new London operations centre. Despite pandemic-related challenges and supply chain issues, we completed the project on time and within budget, saving the client over £1 million and supporting their global expansion plans. 

In March of 2024, Caspian One supported a leading US cloud technology company in their strategic expansion across EMEA by securing two senior sales professionals in Germany and Poland. These placements were crucial in driving the company's growth plans in the DACH and Central Eastern Europe regions, positioning them to achieve their ambitious revenue targets for 2024/25.

In late 2018, a prominent investment bank sought a VP-level Technology & Cyber Risk Specialist for their London office. Caspian One sourced an expert with extensive experience in technology risk management and regulatory compliance. The professional's impactful contributions led to significant enhancements in the bank's cyber risk governance and technology compliance frameworks. Our ongoing support has fostered their growth, with the specialist now serving as Vice President of Technology & Cyber Security, driving critical initiatives and ensuring robust risk management practices.

A leading investment bank in Toronto needed to implement Kdb for the first time to enhance its FICC Low Latency Trading technology. Caspian One secured a project lead and built a robust team around them, two specialist resources including a VP of Kdb. This team has successfully integrated kdb, enhancing the bank's trading operations with faster and more efficient services. This strategic change has significantly boosted banks' market responsiveness and competitive edge. 

In early 2018, a leading investment bank needed a VP-level Global Storage Lead for their London office. Caspian One acquired for the bank, an exceptional expert who brought extensive experience in data migration and storage solutions. Their exceptional performance earned them a promotion to Director within two years. Our continued support has ensured resource growth and success, enabling them to drive the bank's storage strategy, manage a global team, and execute significant projects, enhancing operational efficiency and technological advancement.

We helped a global hedge fund migrate to AWS Cloud by empowering their development team with new tools, building a scalable platform, and overcoming security concerns and project challenges, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.

We helped a global content connectivity provider address failing infrastructure by conducting a technical review and implementing modernisation efforts. This ensured operational excellence, resolved critical issues, and futureproofed their services, enabling them to support major broadcast clients effectively. 

In 2018, we modernised a 20+ year old derivatives trading platform for one of Canada's top financial institutions. This involved decommissioning the current platform, modernizing the bank's XVA systems, and redeveloping the new platform from design to development, delivered under tight budget constraints.

A leading broadcast service provider needed to onboard major broadcasters to their new Managed Playout service under tight deadlines. Caspian One provided specialised resources and project management expertise, leveraging previous migration experience to ensure timely delivery and mitigate financial risks, ultimately supporting the provider in meeting their high-stakes goals.

Caspian One was engaged by a leading media services provider to upgrade their in-house scheduling software to Linux Red Hat 8 and migrate Puppet code within a two-month deadline. By assembling a team of specialist Linux and DevOps engineers, we delivered the project at a fixed price, ensuring the solution was fully upgraded on time, with regular updates and transparent communication throughout the process.

Caspian One supported a Hong Kong-based digital asset management firm in scaling a DevOps team in London to build their core platform, implement monitoring and logging, and enhance automation. Starting with the appointment of a new Managing Director of DevOps, we rapidly sourced and built a team of eight skilled professionals.

A global investment management firm sought to expand their Enterprise Solutions team with a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert. They partnered with Caspian One, who quickly sourced and placed a highly skilled consultant. This expert helped the firm enhance reporting, automate processes, and empower their business units to become more self-sufficient, driving innovation across the organisation.

Caspian One partnered with a leading global reinsurance firm to deliver managed services across Azure DevOps and Cloud Engineering. Faced with IR35 concerns and internal restructuring, Caspian One adapted the existing team to maintain compliance while continuing to deliver on key infrastructure projects. Their expert management ensured consistent progress and valuable outcomes, despite the firm’s shifting priorities.