Governance, Risk, and Compliance
We deliver GRC consulting that turns complexity into clarity—aligning governance, risk, and compliance with organizational strategy. Our approach equips executives to manage uncertainty, strengthen resilience, and achieve sustainable growth.
Turn complexity into clarity with GRC consulting
Governance
Aligning strategy, accountability, and performance through frameworks. We design and document sustainability policies, ensuring your governance framework is both effective and aligned with your organizational goals.
Risk
We help you build scalable risk capabilities—frameworks, governance, and tools—that enable leaders to identify, assess, and prioritize risks continuously. From enterprise risk management to domain areas (strategic, operational, financial, cyber, compliance, third‑party), we embed repeatable processes and reporting that align risk with strategy and day‑to‑day decisions as you grow.
Compliance
Internal audit
Pain points solved
- Growing complexity in risk and compliance requirements
- Limited bandwidth or specialized internal audit resources
- Desire for value beyond compliance
- Need for cost-effective support without compromising quality
Sub-services
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Outsourced internal audit
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Co-sourced internal audit
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IA assessment / QAR
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Standup IA function
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Framework mapping
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COSO 2013
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IA risk assessment & plan development
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Business process development
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IA staff augmentation
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Audit analytics
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IT internal audit
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Tech evaluation and enablement
Value delivered
- Expertise that scales with senior-led financial, IT, and risk specialists
- Independent, objective assurance that builds stakeholder confidence
- Flexible, rapid mobilization aligned to top enterprise risks and audit committee priorities—delivering value beyond compliance
Pain points solved
- Evolving regulatory requirements
- Complex audits and reporting obligations
Sub-services
Value delivered
- Simplified compliance so you can focus on your business
- Confidence in meeting evolving regulatory requirements with ease
Pain points solved
- Preparing for your first SOX audit
- Enhancing existing controls
Sub-services
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SOX readiness
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SOX modernization
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SOX standardization
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SOX outsourcing/co-sourcing
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SOX 404(a), 404(b) compliance
Value delivered
- Compliance with confidence
- Proven methodologies (COSO, IIA, PCAOB, SOX)
- Efficient and effective SOX testing framework and testing strategy
Pain points solved
- Need for an enterprise-wide risk framework to anticipate and navigate risks
- Uncertainty across strategic priorities and operational dynamics
- No defined, repeatable framework for identifying and managing the most critical risks to the company's future
Sub-services
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ERM framework design and implementation (COSO/ISO‑aligned)
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Risk taxonomy plus identification and assessment criteria
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ERM maturity assessments and roadmap
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Risk quantification, prioritization, and analytics
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Regulatory alignment embedded within the ERM framework
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Business continuity and crisis management
- ESG and third‑party risk frameworks integrated with ERM
Value delivered
- Proven methodologies (COSO, ISO 31000)
- Strengthened resilience
- Turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth
- Positioning your organization to thrive in a changing world
Pain points solved
- Need a governance framework that is effective and aligned with organizational goals
- Gaps in policy creation and implementation
Sub-services
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Policy design, documentation, and implementation
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IT security and AI policies
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Governance and ESG frameworks
Value delivered
- Governance that works for you
- Clear, aligned policies that support organizational goals
Trusted by leading companies
Your partner for resilient growth
Governance, risk, and compliance under one roof—Policies & Procedures, ERM, Regulatory Compliance, SOX readiness, and Internal Audit—so strategies and controls stay connected.
Analytics, dashboards, workflow tools, and data connectivity that increase efficiency, transparency, and value from every engagement.
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Client satisfaction that speaks for itself
Our client satisfaction scores are more than 70% higher than the industry average — here’s why:
"Embark sends the best people, so much so that it makes us think that these people grow on trees. We know they don't and we are grateful for all Embark does for our team."
"Amazing supportive attitude supported by a deep and broad knowledge and skill. Our requirement is always 1000% fulfilled by Embark team."
"The team is on top of it. They have been understanding and flexible with pricing and timing the engagement. The team, at all levels, is very competent in regards to the project. They stay in constant communication and engage us in a very personal yet professional manner."
"We have had great experience with highly competent people in all projects we have engaged them for. In my experience the competence of the folks has been hard to replicate consistently with other companies."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What GRC consulting services do you offer?
We provide end‑to‑end GRC consulting services across Governance (Policies & Procedures), Risk (Enterprise Risk Management services), and Compliance (Regulatory compliance consulting, Internal audit services, and SOX readiness services).
How do your enterprise risk management (ERM) services work?
Our ERM services focus on designing and implementing an enterprise risk framework that equips leaders with the tools, governance, and processes to identify, assess, and prioritize risks on an ongoing basis—strengthening resilience and aligning risk management with business strategy as the organization grows.
Do you offer internal audit outsourcing and co‑sourcing services?
What SOX readiness services do you provide?
What regulatory compliance consulting do you provide?
We simplify audits and regulatory reporting, embed compliance into daily operations, and deliver practical guidance so you can meet evolving requirements while focusing on the business.
Which industries and company profiles do you serve?
Private companies, public companies (end‑to‑end or supplemental SOX/internal audit support), pre‑IPO and transaction‑ready companies, and private equity portfolios across investments.
What frameworks and standards guide your GRC programs?
How do you use technology and data analytics in GRC consulting?
Our technology‑enabled delivery leverages analytics, dashboards, workflow tools, and data connectivity to increase efficiency, transparency, and insight across ERM, internal audit, and compliance programs.
What differentiates your GRC consulting from other firms?
Senior‑led teams of Big 4 alumni, integrated financial/IT/operational experience, flexible co‑sourcing and outsourcing models, national coverage with a lower cost structure, and a risk‑based approach that delivers value beyond compliance.
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