Projects that make a difference
From regulatory audit support to large-scale transformation initiatives, our consultants have successfully delivered numerous TPRM projects for regulated institutions.
Explore our projects and client references and see how we help organizations turn regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable solutions.
Selected Projects
§44 Audit Remediations
Together with an internationally active financial institution, we successfully remediated all TPRM-related findings identified during a §44 regulatory audit and simultaneously established DORA compliance through a comprehensive transformation program.
Update of First-Line Monitoring Guidelines
Updated the First-Line Monitoring Guidelines for an internationally active, EBA-regulated investment firm, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, clearly defined responsibilities, and a consistent approach to the ongoing monitoring of third-party and outsourcing risks.
Contract Updates
Review of existing contracts and renegotiation of contractual arrangements to implement regulatory minimum requirements for an international automotive bank.
Cloud Process Development
Development of a cloud process for an internationally active, EBA-regulated major bank.
§44 Regulatory Audit
Remediation of all Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) findings identified during a §44 regulatory audit at a German private bank.
Gap Assessments
Conducted DORA and MaRisk gap assessments for a German financial institution, an internationally active asset management company, and a German leasing company.
TPRM Transformation
Following a §44 regulatory audit, we partnered with our client to redesign the entire TPRM-framework in line with both MaRisk and DORA requirements. In addition, we supported the establishment of a centralized procurement function and delivered training across all three lines of defense to ensure sustainable implementation and organization-wide adoption.
Harmonization of TPRM Requirements
Central harmonization of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) requirements across multiple international subsidiaries of a DAX 40 company and integration into a group-wide risk assessment methodology.
1st Line Training
Delivered targeted first-line-of-defense training for an international fund management company, strengthening awareness, responsibilities, and practical capabilities in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
Implementation of a TPRM Solution
Successfully implemented a TPRM solution for a German asset management company.
Interim Managment
Provided six months of interim leadership support for a financial institution’s TPRM function, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance during a period of staff turnover and resource constraints.
Implementation of TPRM
Establishment of a TPRM framework for a Luxembourg-based Leasing Company.
Follow-Up Review Training
Delivered employee training to prepare for a regulatory follow-up review at a DAX 40 company, helping relevant stakeholders understand expectations, requirements, and their role in the review process.
Functional Development and Project Coordination
Development of an outsourcing management software solution for a start-up, including functional design and project coordination.
References
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one.point.five supported us over a period of 13 months with several experienced consultants. The objective was the comprehensive transformation of our Third-Party Risk Management framework, fully aligned with the regulatory requirements of MaRisk and DORA.
The collaboration with one.point.five was characterized by a high level of professionalism, deep subject-matter expertise, and a truly collaborative way of working. The team acted not as an external service provider, but as a genuine sparring partner: solution-oriented, reliable, and always operating as equals. We particularly appreciated their flexibility and strong commitment to staying within the agreed timeline and budget, even when additional efforts were required during certain project phases.
Thanks to their extensive expertise, strong execution focus, and excellent communication skills, all project objectives were achieved on time and within budget. Particularly valuable was their pragmatic approach combined with a clear hands-on mentality, consistently focused on project success and the sustainable implementation of regulatory requirements.
We recommend one.point.five without reservation and would be pleased to act as a reference for prospective clients.
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I am pleased to provide this reference for Mr Hinnerk Heise. Mr Heise worked as a management consultant in outsourcing management both at my previous employer, Deutsche Börse AG, and for our company. During this time, we worked together on project activities and jointly delivered training courses for outsourcing officers, for which he was largely responsible for the preparation.
Throughout our collaboration, Mr Heise demonstrated outstanding skills and expertise in outsourcing management. His extensive knowledge and strategic approach helped us optimise our outsourcing processes, improve our operational efficiency and raise employee awareness of service provider oversight and risk identification.
Mr Heise stands out for his excellent analytical skills, his in-depth understanding of complex business structures and his ability to develop effective solutions to complex problems. He is also highly reliable and professional, and consistently proved to be a valuable member of our team.
We appreciate Mr Heise’s commitment, hard work and contribution to our company during his time with us. I am confident that he will continue to apply his exceptional skills and qualities successfully in future projects.
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Mr Hinnerk Heise is a highly motivated and exceptionally competent consultant whom we can recommend without reservation. Drawing on his extensive expertise and many years of experience, Mr Heise advised and supported us on all aspects of outsourcing management over a period of 18 months, consistently delivering work of the highest standard. Thanks to his personal dedication, we were able to complete a long-term project ahead of schedule within a remarkably short timeframe.
Mr Heise is always readily available and exceptionally reliable, providing prompt and dependable responses even under pressure. The quality of the solutions and documents he developed deserves particular recognition. His pragmatic and solution-oriented approach has provided us with a framework that incorporates all regulatory requirements while also addressing employees’ needs and remaining clear and user-friendly.
Working with Mr Heise was consistently pleasant and characterised by courtesy, mutual respect and a collegial spirit across all levels of the organisation. This was also reflected in the feedback from the employees involved, who highlighted his particularly constructive and approachable manner alongside his professional expertise.
We will engage Mr Heise again for future projects.
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We at Commerz Real AG have been working with Mr Heise for two years on various projects, primarily in outsourcing management. During this time, Mr Heise advised and supported Commerz Real’s central outsourcing management function as an interim manager over an extended period.
We came to know him as a highly competent outsourcing management specialist whose in-depth expertise and strong communication skills with relevant stakeholders and senior management helped us make significant progress in optimising our existing outsourcing management practices.
We have always greatly valued our collaboration with him.
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Mr Heise worked as a management consultant for VR Smart Finanz AG and VR Smart Finanz Bank GmbH in the areas of third-party risk management and outsourcing management. In this role, he worked closely with us on a project and played a key role in implementing ExAM, a risk analysis tool.
Throughout our collaboration, we came to know Mr Heise as a highly qualified specialist in third-party risk management and outsourcing management. His extensive expertise and strong communication skills at both stakeholder and management levels contributed significantly to the successful optimisation of our third-party risk management. Mr Heise also stands out for his excellent analytical skills, his in-depth understanding of complex business structures and his ability to develop practical and effective solutions to challenging issues. He was consistently highly reliable, professional and dedicated, and proved to be a very valuable member of the project team.
We thank Mr Heise for the excellent collaboration, which was both highly enjoyable and beneficial to us, and recommend him without reservation as a competent and experienced consultant in third-party risk management and outsourcing management.
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Mr Heise worked as a consultant in our company’s outsourcing management through bmc.
A tailored training programme, which provided an in-depth understanding of outsourcing management requirements, helped lay the foundation for the project to redesign our outsourcing process. Throughout the project, Mr Heise played a leading role and provided substantial support across all relevant stages, including the revision of our documented policies and procedures, together with templates and reporting. He consistently took into account the bigger picture and the complex interdependencies within the group.
Mr Heise demonstrated a thorough understanding of our specific requirements and the ability to address complex challenges involving numerous dependencies. He developed tailored, pragmatic and effective solutions to meet these requirements and ensure compliance within the company.
Communication was consistently transparent, honest and timely. Mr Heise was also exceptionally reliable and dependable in completing agreed tasks and meeting deadlines.
Throughout our collaboration, we greatly valued his professionalism, extensive expertise and strong commitment, and we are grateful for the positive impact his work had on our company.
Overall, we were extremely satisfied with Mr Heise’s performance and would recommend him without hesitation.
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Mr Heise excels at presenting complex theoretical concepts in a clear and accessible way, tailored to his audience. His refreshing presentation style engages all participants and helps them follow and understand the content. We are delighted to have Mr Heise as a speaker at our seminars.
The references were originally written in German. The English translations presented here convey the meaning of the originals but are not word-for-word translations.
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