ELEVARE ADVISORY
ele'vare/ to elevate, to raise.
A risk transformation practice that specialises in change and transformation services, meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving and complex risk and regulatory landscape.
OUR SERVICES
TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS
We identify, analyse and diagnose problems or issues by pinpointing the specific areas that require attention or improvement.
Previous experience includes:
Reviewing the effectiveness of risk governance, culture and accountability practices for a range of clients including major insurers, mutual banks, mortgage broker, education institutions and others.
Conducting an independent root cause analysis for a major bank that had received a large number of customer complaints for certain products.
Reviewing a remediation plan for a bank to determine compliance with the regulatory standards and to determine if the plan adequately addressed the root cause of the problem.
Conducting an independent review of the risk culture of a mutual bank to determine if the assessment methodology and findings were robust and effective to inform the board on the risk culture of the organisation.
DESIGN AND DELIVERY
We design, execute, embed and sustain risk and regulatory initiatives.
Previous experience includes:
Conducting an independent review on the effectiveness of governance practices, including developing a series of climate risk governance options for a state government department.
Designing and delivering a remediation compensation scheme for a large property developer.
Designing and delivering a fee for no service remediation for a large Superannuation fund.
Reviewing the evidence surrounding an incident for a payments company and consulted with key stakeholders in the organisation to develop a remediation plan for board signoff.
FACILITATION
We design and facilitate meetings, workshops and offsites in a way that is deeply engaging, inclusive and is outcome orientated.
Previous experience includes:
Facilitating a board risk culture strategy workshop and training session for a mutual bank.
Facilitating an independent root cause analysis workshop for a range of clients including for a major bank and a superannuation fund.
Designing and delivering strategy and team building workshops for risk management teams including for a major bank and a consulting firm.
COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT
We enhance the effectiveness, value creation and impact of risk professionals and teams.
Previous experience includes:
Developing a new operating model for a line 2 risk function embedding three lines of defence principles.
Providing coaching for risk management professionals seeking independent career support and guidance from coaches with deep industry experience.
Developing and delivering a people strategy to build capability in a risk management team in a major bank.
OUR PEOPLE
Led by founder Donna Worthington, with over 20 years' experience leading change and transformation in risk management and regulatory driven programs. Donna brings unique perspectives having the lived experience of working in a leading Big4 consulting firm, a leading Australian bank, a leading global insurer and most recently, a Partner in a leading Australian law and consulting firm. Donna has extensive experience across a range of financial services institutions but has worked across a wide array of industries including government, property development, education, energy and not-for-profit sectors.
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Experienced
We are an experienced team of professionals who understand the importance of delivering value, achieving outcomes and being uncomplicated in every aspect of the way we work.
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Passionate
We bring decades of experience working in risk and regulatory roles both in house and for consulting firms. With this knowledge, we offer a service that is tailored and targeted to assist your organisation and team to achieve great outcomes.
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Committed
We work to understand your current state, constraints and priorities, in order to provide advice and recommendations that are practically workable.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
To elevate the ability of organisations and leaders to respond to the complex and evolving risk landscape.
Our values
Connection - Fostering positive relationships and sustainable outcomes. We understand that our actions and decisions can have ripple effects that can impact others and the world around us.
Inclusion - Everyone has something valuable to offer. By embracing and respecting our differences, we create a more equitable and harmonious society.
Truth telling - Valuing truth. We are committed to honesty, transparency and ethical behaviour as a foundation for personal and social growth, understanding and progress.
Integrated thinking - Looking beyond silos and narrow viewpoints. We embrace a holistic approach that recognises the interconnectedness and interdependencies of various factors, the power lies in the wisdom of the collective.
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Elevare Advisory acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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