Rescuing a Global Transaction Monitoring Platform for Real-Time Risk Management
Caspian One is strengthening global financial transparency, compliance, and operational resilience by transforming critical real-time risk management platforms, ensuring financial institutions can proactively manage transaction banking services. Continue reading ↓
Did You Know?
When a major European bank faced a stalled £66 million transaction monitoring project, Caspian One turned it around in just three months, achieving immediate ROI by capturing and reporting on 80% of Global Transaction Banking (GTB) risk data - establishing it as a Golden Source for risk management.
This story showcases Caspian One’s expertise in rescuing complex financial technology projects and delivering rapid, high-impact results. By restructuring the project with a hybrid agile approach, integrating closely with stakeholders, and optimising data architecture, Caspian One not only restored confidence but also created a scalable foundation for long-term risk management and compliance.
Our ability to drive transparency, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes positioned the platform as a critical asset within the bank’s global operations.
The Challenge
For over two years, a leading German investment bank had been working on a real-time transaction monitoring platform, but despite £24 million invested, the project had failed to deliver meaningful results. Designed to improve risk visibility and compliance across global markets, the platform was plagued by delays, scope misalignment, and technical inefficiencies.
With mounting costs and growing stakeholder frustration, the bank needed a complete project rescue - a team that could take immediate control, restore confidence, and deliver measurable results fast. They required a partner who could break through internal roadblocks, align business and technology stakeholders, and build a sustainable platform that could support the future of their risk management operations.
Our Approach
Caspian One deployed a 65-member team of experts, fully integrating with the bank’s global project team across multiple locations. The first priority was to stabilise the project, implementing a hybrid agile approach that introduced clear milestones, structured governance, and transparent stakeholder reporting.
Within the first three months, Caspian One:
Restructured the data architecture, enabling the platform to capture and report on 80% of GTB risk data - delivering the project’s first tangible ROI
Redefined the operating model, aligning technical teams with compliance and risk management stakeholders to ensure business needs were fully supported
Built a high-transparency project framework, ensuring leadership had full visibility over progress, challenges, and risk mitigation strategies
With a new outcome-driven approach in place, the platform evolved beyond a rescue mission - it became the central risk management system for GTB, providing a scalable foundation for future financial oversight and regulatory compliance.
The Outcome
By the time Caspian One completed its engagement, the bank had a fully operational, future-ready risk monitoring system, recognised as a top-five global initiative within the organisation. The platform’s success triggered 30 additional projects, all leveraging its capabilities to strengthen global transaction oversight.
Beyond the technical transformation, Caspian One also ensured long-term knowledge retention and operational continuity. Comprehensive documentation, system architecture roadmaps, and operational handbooks were delivered, allowing key project managers to transition into permanent roles and ensuring institutional expertise remained in-house.
What This Meant for the Client:
What began as a high-risk, failing project became a cornerstone of the bank’s financial risk infrastructure.
The institution not only regained control over its investment but also futureproofed its compliance and risk management capabilities, allowing for faster decision-making, reduced regulatory exposure, and a scalable approach to transaction monitoring.
Key Details & Expertise
Keywords: Real-Time Monitoring, Global Transaction Banking, Risk Management, Hybrid Agile Delivery, Outcome-Based Model, Transparent Reporting, Project Rescue, Data Architecture, Programme Turnaround, IP Retention
Primary Areas of Expertise: Real-Time Analytics, Data Engineering, Time-Series Analytics, Risk Management
Secondary Areas: Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis, Project & Programme Management, High-Speed Technology & Low Latency
Resource Roles: Quant Developer, Low-Latency Developer, Functional Developer, Data Engineer, Business Analyst, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Java Developer, Tech Lead
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Caspian One specialises in rescuing and transforming complex, high-value financial technology projects. If you’re dealing with project delays, escalating costs, or stalled progress, get in touch to see how we can restore confidence, deliver rapid ROI, and futureproof your systems.
