Solutions

Regulatory Solutions Designed for Real Operational Impact

At CORISMA, we deliver regulatory solutions deeply integrated with the operational reality of your business — with clarity, focus, and measurable impact.

Our expertise spans the full spectrum of AML/BSA, sanctions, CFT/CFP/FCP, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), ethics, and data-privacy requirements for institutions operating in complex and evolving financial markets.

We transform regulatory expectations into efficient structures, compliant processes, and operationally viable solutions that strengthen governance, reduce risk, and support strategic growth.

We support our clients by "maturity" from the Seed Phase (a startup at its infancy), through the Growth Phase (after launch) and during the Maturity Phase (when the financial institution is an established company)

SOLUTIONS

Risk Assessment & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

We design and implement risk assessments that are both regulatory-sound and practically usable.

Our programs include:

AML/BSA enterprise-wide risk assessments
Product, service, geography, and customer-risk scoring
Sanctions risk evaluation
Transaction and operational risk mapping
Fintech/model risk assessment
VASP/Crypto specific risk frameworks
Regulatory change risk management
Full Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) systems

Our methodology aligns with FATF, COSO/ERM, and Wolfsberg principles.
Outputs include heat maps, risk matrices, control effectiveness scoring, and prioritized remediation

Bank Charters and Money Transmitter Licensing (MTL) Applications

We guide institutions through the full regulatory-licensing lifecycle in the U.S. and abroad.

Services include:

Bank charter preparation and advisory
MTL and MSB registrations (state and federal)
VASP/Crypto registration/compliance
Payment institution licensing
Brazil (BACEN, CVM) + LATAM licensing support
Submission of compliance builds, business plans, risk disclosures
Regulator interviews and examination preparation
Ongoing maintenance and reporting obligations

Our experience includes direct engagements with U.S. state regulators, FinCEN, FIUs, payment regulators, and correspondent banks.

Training Programs for Teams, Executives, and Boards

CORISMA delivers customized training tailored to personnel roles, business models, and regulatory expectations.

Programs include:

AML/BSA training (annual or bespoke)
Sanctions & OFAC training
Financial crime typologies
Fraud, CFT/CFP/FCP, ABC & ethics
VASP/Crypto compliance
Licensing & governance expectations
Model-risks related to AI, automation, and payment flows
Board and executive leadership briefings

Training can be in-person, virtual, hybrid, or fully customized, and aligned with internal policies and regulatory gaps identified during assessments.

Internal Controls, Policies & Procedures (P&P) — Creation, Organization, and Implementation

CORISMA develops, organizes, and implements complete regulatory frameworks tailored to your operational reality.

This includes:

AML/BSA master policies
CDD/KYC/KYB procedures
Sanctions screening and escalation protocols
Transaction monitoring rules
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) workflows
Fraud prevention and onboarding controls
Anti-Corruption compliance
Data privacy & data governance
Record retention and reporting frameworks

We create a centralized, coherent, and auditable library that supports both regulatory expectations and day-to-day efficiency.

All documents reflect best practices from peer institutions, global standards, and actual operational constraints.

Compliance Oversight & In-House Operational Support

For financial institutions that require additional expertise or operational stability, we provide:

Temporary or fractional Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) roles (Not available for Brazil)
Interim AML Reporting Officer support
Compliance analysts and onboarding specialists
AML transaction monitoring analysts
QA/QC operational teams
Escalation support and case investigations
Post-licensing operational build-out

This model replicates the stability of a full internal team while leveraging external senior expertise — a unique CORISMA differentiator.

Regulatory-Examination Remediation & Transaction Lookbacks

When institutions undergo regulatory examination, consent orders, or supervisory actions, CORISMA provides end-to-end remediation.

This includes:

Transaction lookbacks (AML, fraud, sanctions, crypto flows)
Corrective action plan (CAP) development
Independent validation of remediated controls
MRIA/MRBA remediation
OFAC sanctions remediations
Model adjustments and system tuning
Documentation for regulators
Board-reporting for oversight governance

We ensure institutions return to full compliance efficiently and credibly.

Independent Reviews, Assessments, and Audits

We conduct comprehensive independent reviews aligned with U.S. and global regulatory expectations, including FinCEN, Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, SEC, OFAC, FCA, AUSTRAC, and Brazilian BACEN/CVM frameworks.

Our assessments evaluate:

AML/BSA program effectiveness
Sanctions governance and screening
Transaction monitoring frameworks
Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC/KYB) procedures
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR) processes
Recordkeeping and internal-control structures
VASP/Crypto compliance models
Payment-processor and MSB operations

We deliver a clear, risk-based roadmap with prioritized recommendations, benchmarking against US and international standards such as Wolfsberg Group, FATF, and COSO.

Corporate Governance, Ethics & Board Advisory

We strengthen governance frameworks through:

Board governance frameworks
Ethics & conduct programs
Executive decision-making review
Committee structures (Audit, Risk, Compliance)
Board evaluation & performance programs
Governance policies and escalation paths
Culture and conduct assessments
Tone-from-the-top alignment

Our approach is grounded in practical Board-level experience, ensuring solutions that work both strategically and operationally.

Subject Matter Experts for Litigation & Expert Witness Services (Not available for Brazil)

CORISMA provides high-level technical expertise for legal teams, litigations, disputes, investigations, and regulatory actions.

We support by:

Drafting expert reports
Serving as expert witnesses in U.S. and international matters
Advising law firms on AML, sanctions, governance, and operational issues
Supporting strategy for enforcement actions
Conducting operational and control-gap analysis for legal proceedings

Our SME opinions are grounded in international standards and deep operational experience.

Let’s talk

Whether you need support with compliance, licensing, risk, governance, financial crime, or operational structure, our team is ready to assist.

Contact us

Brickell 21 Financial Center
1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 310
Miami FL 33131