Strength in Compliance. Precision in Markets.

Strategic compliance and risk advisory for broker-dealers, trading platforms, and cross-border institutions operating in complex markets.

About Granite Point Consulting

Granite Point Consulting was established to advise financial institutions operating at the intersection of regulatory rigor and market execution.

We bring deep expertise in U.S. broker-dealer regulation, fixed income markets, ATS oversight, surveillance architecture, and supervisory frameworks — grounded in real trading and operational experience.

Our work supports boards, senior management, and compliance leaders navigating regulatory scrutiny, business growth, and structural change. We strengthen governance, enhance control environments, and deliver regulator-ready programs aligned to commercial realities.

Granite Point Consulting provides the strength, clarity, and precision required to operate confidently in complex and highly regulated markets.

Regulatory coverage includes supervisory frameworks and engagement across the SEC, FINRA, FCA, CFTC, NFA, MAS, and ASIC.

Regulatory and Compliance Expertise

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

Strategic advisory across global regulatory frameworks, market infrastructure, and enterprise compliance governance for financial institutions operating in complex regulatory environments.

Cross-Border Regulatory Governance

Advising global financial institutions navigating supervisory frameworks across the U.S., UK, EU, and APAC, including regulatory engagement and governance design.

Compliance Program Architechture

Design and enhancement of supervisory frameworks, control environments, and regulatory governance programs aligned to evolving supervisory expectations.

Market Structure & Electronic Trading

Oversight of electronic trading platforms, ATS environments, market surveillance, and regulatory reporting frameworks across complex market infrastructure.

Financial Crime & Sanctions Governance

Institutional AML, sanctions, and financial crime frameworks supporting risk-based compliance oversight and regulatory resilience.

Regulatory Examinations & Supervisory Engagement

Preparation and strategic advisory for regulatory examinations, remediation programs, and supervisory dialogue with global regulators.

Regulatory Change & Program Transformation

Strategic implementation of regulatory change initiatives and modernization of compliance programs across global financial institutions and market infrastructure providers.

Our Advisory Services

Broker-Dealer Advisory

SEC and FINRA supervisory frameworks, governance design and regulatory architecture.

Regulatory Exam & Remediation

SEC and FINRA examination preparation, remediation strategy, and program recalibration.

Surveillance & Control Architecture

Design and enhancement of surveillance and reporting frameworks.

Regulatory & Risk Advisory

Board reporting structures, governance enhancement, and control strengthening.

Market & Trading Oversight

Fixed income markets, ATS environments, execution protocols, and supervisory controls.

Compliance Transformation

Strategic modernization of compliance programs aligned with evolving expectations.

Client Profile

We advise sophisticated firms operating at the intersection of market access, regulatory architecture, and governance discipline.

Rule 15a-6 Firms

Foreign broker-dealers requiring compliant U.S. market access through durable supervisory architecture capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny and future reform.

Boutique & Small Footprint Firms

Boutique, DVP/RVP, and small-footprint firms operating in institutional markets with complex supervisory, capital, and reporting obligations.

Cyber, Data & Governance Modernization

Firms modernizing cyber risk, client data privacy, AI governance, and third-party risk management frameworks to meet evolving supervisory expectations.

Cross Border Firms

Financial institutions operating across jurisdictions navigating U.S. regulatory reach, supervisory expectations, and multi-regime compliance architecture.

ATSs & Trading Platforms

Alternative trading systems and electronic venues requiring structured market oversight, surveillance architecture, and regulator-ready control frameworks.

Supervisory & Regulatory Resilience

Firms strengthening governance structures, internal control frameworks, and regulatory readiness to operate confidently under heightened scrutiny.

Schedule a Consultation

Discuss how your firm can navigate U.S. regulatory architecture, cross-border market access, and evolving supervisory expectations.