Independent expertise · Practical solutions

Better risk management starts with real-world experience.

Specialist risk consulting, regulatory advisory and bespoke training for financial institutions, delivered by experienced industry and regulatory practitioners.

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Why JADEtc?

Regulatory insight. Industry experience. Practical solutions.

We bring the perspective of regulators and practitioners together, with a focus on delivering improvements that work in the real world.

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100+ years of collective experience

Deep experience in risk management, regulation and financial services, spanning banking, supervision and consulting.

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Regulatory and industry perspectives

First-hand experience of regulatory policy, supervision, senior management and the practical realities of operating financial institutions.

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Operational resilience in practice

Hands-on delivery of resilience, business continuity and risk and control frameworks within major institutions.

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Delivery under pressure

Experience delivering demanding regulatory projects, complex change and targeted remediation to challenging deadlines.

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Proportionate, effective solutions

We build on what works, focus on value and avoid reinventing the wheel. Our approach is grounded in resilience by design.

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Specialist capabilities and networks

Broad knowledge of banking processes, governance, technology and risk frameworks, supported by trusted professional relationships.

What we do

Consulting and training, grounded in practice.

Helping firms design, implement and embed robust, effective frameworks for Operational Risk Management, Operational Resilience, Risk Governance and Third-Party Risk Management.

01 / ADVISORY

Consulting & Regulatory Advisory

Risk framework and maturity assessments; regulatory gap analysis; implementation of new requirements; governance and control enhancement; support with supervisory visits, regulatory findings and remediation, including Section 166-related work.

02 / DEVELOPMENT

Bespoke Training & Board Development

Tailored in-house programmes, Board and executive workshops, practical scenario-based training, regulatory briefings and capability development for risk teams, business leaders and control functions.

In-house training

Training built around your people and your priorities.

From focused Board briefings to firm-wide learning and specialist practitioner workshops, our in-house programmes are tailored to your organisation, regulatory context and practical challenges. Sessions can be delivered virtually or in person, with case studies and exercises where appropriate.

01 / LEADERSHIP

Board & Senior Management Training

Targeted briefings and interactive workshops for Boards, executive committees and senior managers, focused on oversight, accountability, regulatory expectations and informed challenge.

Examples: Operational resilience responsibilities; third-party risk oversight; operational risk governance; emerging non-financial risks and AI.

02 / FIRM-WIDE

All-Staff & Periodic Training

Consistent, accessible learning for staff across the organisation, including induction, refresher programmes and annual training to reinforce risk awareness, responsibilities and expected behaviours.

Examples: Annual operational risk awareness; operational resilience; third-party risk management; incident identification and escalation.

03 / SPECIALIST

Ad Hoc & Tailored Practitioner Training

Focused, practical sessions designed around specific skills, projects, regulatory developments or identified capability gaps, with worked examples, discussion and exercises.

Examples: Root cause analysis and incident learning; RCSA; risk metrics and KRIs; risk management and AI; scenario testing; TPRM and operational resilience.

International training experience: We have delivered in-house training to regulators and central banks in Canada, the USA, the Middle East and the UK, covering non-financial risk (NFR), operational risk management (ORM) and operational resilience.

Programmes can range from short briefings to half-day or multi-day workshops, designed for your audience and learning objectives.

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Our specialisms

Focused expertise across non-financial risk.

Integrated support across the disciplines that matter most to resilient, well-governed financial institutions.

Operational Risk Management
Operational Resilience
Third-Party Risk Management
Regulatory Advisory & Compliance
Risk Governance & Culture
AI Governance & Emerging Risk
Books & thought leadership

Ideas grounded in practical experience.

Our published and forthcoming work reflects a commitment to advancing risk management through rigorous thinking and real-world application.

Cover of Integrated Operational Risk Management by Jimi Hinchliffe and Andrew Sheen, Wiley
Published · Wiley 2025

Integrated Operational Risk Management

Tools, Techniques and Meeting Regulatory Expectations

By Jimi Hinchliffe and Andrew Sheen. A practical guide to integrating operational risk management and meeting regulatory expectations.

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Forthcoming · 2027

Holistic Enterprise Risk Management

Embedding Resilience and Third Party Risk

We are seeing regulators globally introducing Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management requirements into their rulebooks to ensure the safety and soundness of their firms and their financial system. The Book aims to provide a mechanism for firms to enhance their operational resilience by embedding Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management into their risk framework and Discipline.

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Praise for Integrated Operational Risk Management

What industry experts say

Endorsements of the 2025 Wiley book by Jimi Hinchliffe and Andrew Sheen.

“An indispensable guide to Operational risk management”
Elena PykhovaDirector and Founder, The OpRisk Company
“Pragmatic and actionable, it is an essential read for every risk professional.”
Ariane ChapelleAuthor of Operational Risk Management
“Such an accessible and enjoyable book, for all risk teams to read and discuss together.”
Cathy HampsonAuthor of An Introduction to Behavioural Risk and Fundamentals of Operational Risk for Insurers
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“An indispensable guide to Operational risk management, masterfully bringing the framework to life while providing much needed and often misunderstood regulatory context. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.”
Elena Pykhova · Director and Founder, The OpRisk Company
“Adopting the unique perspective of regulatory experts active in the field since day one, this book provides a much-needed umbrella approach to risk management in an era of increasing fragmentation in the management of non-financial risks. Pragmatic and actionable, it is an essential read for every risk professional.”
Ariane Chapelle · Author of Operational Risk Management
“An insightful read for Chief Risk Officers and all risk professionals working in regulated environments. Andrew and Jimi, as former regulators themselves and risk experts, clearly explain how working positively with regulators can improve your risk framework. Such an accessible and enjoyable book, for all risk teams to read and discuss together.”
Cathy Hampson · Author of An Introduction to Behavioural Risk and Fundamentals of Operational Risk for Insurers
“A practical guide to building and enhancing operational risk frameworks while considering regulatory requirements, which have significantly evolved over the last few years. The authors draw on their lived experience to provide best practices suited to both new and more experienced practitioners; as well as those interested in the field.”
Armel Massimina · Operational Risk Lead
“I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in operational risk, which is ever more important as challenges such as AI and cyber risk grow. It sets out the unique perspectives of two ex-regulators with many years’ experience as practitioners and consultants on how to achieve operational resilience and meet regulatory expectations by implementing a robust and adaptable operational risk framework.”
Sean Titley · Independent Risk Consultant at Practical OpRisk Solutions Ltd
JADEtc Academy

Experienced practitioners. Personal engagement.

Our three principals bring together decades of regulatory, banking and advisory experience. Each principal also operates through an independent consulting company. The relevant contracting entity will be identified in the proposal and engagement agreement.

Andrew Sheen

Andrew Sheen

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Operational risk & regulatory policy

Former FSA and PRA operational risk policy leader, UK representative on international regulatory working groups, and senior operational risk executive at HSBC and Credit Suisse.

Consulting companyAJ Sheen Consulting Limited
Dr Jimi Hinchliffe

Dr Jimi Hinchliffe

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Risk, regulation & training

Over 25 years’ experience across UK regulation, supervision of major financial institutions, senior banking risk and regulatory affairs roles, consulting and professional training.

Consulting companyNJ Risk and Regulatory Consulting logoNJ Risk and Regulatory Consulting LtdEstablished in 2016 to provide specialist operational risk and regulatory advisory services, with an emphasis on practical, proportionate solutions.
Dr David Goodyear

Dr David Goodyear

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Risk governance & transformation

Over 30 years’ banking experience spanning first- and second-line leadership, risk frameworks, enterprise risk, governance, operational resilience and transformation.

Consulting companyNDS Consulting Ltd logoNDS Consulting Ltd
How we help

Support from diagnosis to delivery.

Every engagement is tailored to the firm's context, priorities and regulatory environment.

Assess & benchmark

Maturity reviews, independent assessments and gap analysis against regulatory expectations and recognised practice.

Design & implement

Framework design, regulatory change programmes, policy and control enhancements, and practical implementation support.

Respond & remediate

Regulatory visit preparation, response to supervisory findings, remediation plans and independent challenge.

Build capability

Board-level development, tailored training and facilitated workshops that translate expectations into action.

Selected anonymised engagement examples will be added once approved for publication.

News & insights

Breaking News & Academy Updates

Follow our latest regulatory briefings, forthcoming webinars, new publications and practical perspectives on operational risk, operational resilience, third-party risk management and regulatory compliance.

ACADEMY NEWS

Webinars & events

Details of forthcoming webinars and training events will appear here as they are announced.

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Let's discuss your priorities.

Whether you need independent advice, implementation support or a tailored training programme, we'd welcome a conversation.

Email us at info@jadetcacademy.com to discuss consulting, training or regulatory advisory enquiries.