IT Services Built for Financial Services
Wavex delivers security-first managed IT services for FCA-regulated firms, asset managers, wealth managers and other financial services businesses. We help strengthen the technology controls, operational resilience and governance evidence on which your wider regulatory programme depends.
The Unique IT Challenges Facing Financial Services
Financial services firms operate in one of the most demanding regulatory and threat environments of any sector. Generic IT support is rarely sufficient for the security, governance and resilience expectations they face.
Sophisticated Cyber Threats
Financial services organisations are frequent and high-value targets for cybercrime. Ransomware, business email compromise and insider threats can place client data and firm reputation under significant pressure.
Regulatory Complexity
Depending on their activities, permissions and jurisdictions, financial services firms may need to address a combination of FCA rules, UK data protection law, record-keeping requirements, payment security obligations and other sector-specific requirements.
Operational Resilience
For firms within scope of the FCA's operational resilience rules, technology must support the continued delivery of important business services within defined impact tolerances. This requires firms to understand dependencies, test disruption scenarios and address identified vulnerabilities.
Technology Modernisation
Legacy systems, fragmented data and outdated infrastructure can create inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities that hinder growth, oversight and competitiveness.
IT Solutions Tailored for Financial Services
Our services help financial firms strengthen security, operational resilience, governance and technology oversight. The precise controls required will depend on each firm's activities, systems, risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
Security Controls Supporting Regulatory Objectives
Using the CIS Controls as a practical security baseline, we configure and monitor safeguards that help firms manage technology risk and produce clearer evidence for internal governance and assurance.
Data Protection & Information Governance
We help implement and manage technical controls for data classification, encryption, identity, access management and auditability. These controls can support a firm's wider responsibilities under UK data protection law.
Threat Monitoring & Response
Continuous monitoring, automated alerting and engineer-led response help identify and address security issues across the managed environment.
Cloud Infrastructure & Recoverability
Azure services can be configured to improve availability, recoverability and control in support of the firm's resilience objectives. Architecture and recovery arrangements are designed around the client's important services, dependencies, risk appetite and agreed recovery requirements.
Governance and Assurance Reporting
Connected dashboards and scheduled reports provide clearer evidence of service performance, security findings, remediation activity and technology risk. This can support board oversight and discussions with auditors, compliance teams and advisers.
Security Awareness & Phishing Testing
Phishing simulations, awareness training and security briefings help organisations build informed working practices and test how well people recognise common threats.
See your IT service, security position and technology spend in one connected view
Connected IT, Security and Commercial Dashboards give financial services leaders clearer evidence for governance, risk and investment decisions.
Supporting Stronger Governance and Operational Resilience
Technology is only one part of regulatory compliance, but it plays an important role in security, availability, evidence and oversight. Wavex helps clients implement and manage relevant technology controls while providing clearer information for their internal governance, risk and compliance processes.
Regulatory requirements vary by firm. Wavex provides managed technology, cybersecurity and supporting evidence; we do not provide legal advice, regulatory certification or determine a firm's compliance status.
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Real Results for Financial Services Clients
The following are documented client engagements from Wavex's financial services practice.
Financial Services IT Modernisation
A leading London financial services firm required a complete IT infrastructure overhaul and office relocation delivered on a tight deadline. Wavex planned and executed the migration so that the new building and IT infrastructure were fully operational by 9am on the first working day.
- New IT infrastructure delivered on time and on budget
- Full office relocation completed with zero business downtime
- Mobile security implemented across the workforce
Security & Mobility for a Financial Organisation
A London-based property management and investment group needed a structured approach to device management, security and mobile workforce enablement. Wavex implemented consistent device-management, identity and security controls that supported the organisation's successful Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
- Implemented the required controls across in-scope managed devices, contributing to successful Cyber Essentials Plus certification
- Reduced time spent on manual device configurations and setup
- Device management capability scaled to support company growth
Trusted by Financial Services Leaders
"Why is there not a box for 'Excellent'? Never had poor, average or just good service from any of your representatives yet! Thanks very much again."
Sara
Client, Financial Services
"As ever a superb service."
Gregg
Client, Financial Services
"Our decision to switch IT service provider was not a prospect we relished but Wavex made the transition seem effortless."
Steve (CEO)
, London Financial Firm
The client feedback below reflects Wavex clients across sectors, including financial services.
"Good communication, issue resolved promptly without any delays. Very efficient."
Julia·Oil & Mining
How We Deliver IT Services to Financial Services Firms
Switching IT provider is a significant decision, especially for regulated firms where continuity and accountability matter. Our onboarding process is carefully planned to reduce transition risk, protect service continuity and maintain clear accountability throughout the change.
Technology Risk and Resilience Review
We review the current technology environment to identify security weaknesses, resilience concerns, dependencies and areas where technology may not adequately support the firm's stated requirements.
Tailored Proposal
We produce a detailed proposal informed by the regulatory, operational and risk requirements identified by your organisation and its advisers.
Controlled Onboarding
The transition is delivered through discovery, staged migration, agreed change windows, validation and rollback planning to minimise disruption to employees and client-facing services.
Ongoing Technology Governance
From day one, the managed environment is monitored, users have access to expert support, and a dedicated consultant regularly reviews service performance, security priorities and the technology roadmap.
Ready to Strengthen Your Technology and Resilience?
Book a complimentary technology risk and resilience review. We’ll review your current technology environment, identify security and resilience concerns, and explain practical priorities for improvement.
Speak with a Financial Services IT Specialist
Our team has experience supporting organisations operating within the FCA regulatory environment, alongside the data sensitivity and operational resilience demands of the sector. Let's have a frank conversation about your IT.
Operating within the FCA regulatory environment?
We have experience supporting regulated financial services firms with the technology, cybersecurity controls and evidence that contribute to operational resilience.
Book a Technology Risk Review
We’ll review your current technology environment, identify security and resilience concerns, and explain practical priorities for improvement.