Engagement guide
From scoping call to signed memorandum
This page maps how audits for fintech operators typically run with Clearwater Risk Review—so compliance and product leads know what to prepare before fieldwork begins.
Scoping
Thirty to forty-five minutes on licence type, rails, third parties, and whether findings will be shared externally.
Proposal
Fixed fee, sample plan, and calendar. Deposit invoice when the window is reserved.
Fieldwork
Evidence collection, walkthroughs with owners, and stratified sampling of files and alerts.
Close-out
Draft review with your team, final memorandum, and optional board briefing.
What we ask you to prepare
- Current AML and operational risk policies with approval dates
- Product map showing money in, money out, and exception paths
- Organisational chart naming first- and second-line owners
- Incident and complaint log for the prior twelve months
- A liaison empowered to request vendor exports within five days
Missing items do not cancel the engagement; they widen the findings list and may extend the calendar.
Ready to reserve a fieldwork window?
Browse the audit catalogue or go straight to a scoping request. Fee guidance lives on the fees page.