Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for the Financial Industry
Regulatory-compliant IT services for a resilient financial and insurance industry
Managing Regulatory Requirements and Strengthening IT Resilience
The financial sector is under growing pressure. Complex regulations, rising cyber risks, increasing use of the cloud, and the demand for transparent, secure IT processes shape day-to-day operations. Banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers must strengthen their governance structures, manage risks, and reliably meet compliance requirements—for example, in the context of Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the Minimum Requirements for Risk Management (MaRisk), or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
At the same time, expectations are rising for reliable documentation, clear lines of responsibility, and resilient IT environments. Arvato Systems supports insurance companies, banks, and financial service providers with certified, resilient IT services, robust cloud and data center environments, transparent technical documentation, and specialized staff.
In this way, we help strengthen governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes, effectively implement regulatory requirements, and significantly reduce the burden on IT organizations.
Advantages
30+ years of industry expertise
We have been responsible for IT for regulated financial institutions for over 30 years - with industry expertise that makes regulatory and audit requirements practicable.
Stability in the Bertelsmann Group
As part of the Bertelsmann Group, we stand for financial stability and long-term reliability - important for critical IT services in the insurance and financial sector.
Sovereign & resilient IT solutions
Sovereign infrastructure - in the Arvato Systems Virtual Private Cloud or on-premise in our german data centers - strengthens data sovereignty, governance and compliance and supports increasing GRC requirements.
Strong cyber security
Profit from modern protection measures, specialized managed Security Services and an experienced SOC team that recognizes attacks early, evaluates them and responds immediately and effectively.
Extensive certifications
With ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 22237, BSI C5 and ISAE 3402, we offer certified security and an IT basis that reliably meets the highest regulatory requirements.
Reduced operational risks
With strong ICT security, risk management processes and tested resilience, you minimize technical and operational risks.
Arvato Systems supports insurance companies, banks, and financial service providers in the secure operation of complex IT environments. Regulatory-compliant operating models, cloud and data center environments, and extensive experience with security, compliance, and business-critical applications form the foundation for reliable and resilient IT services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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What distinguishes governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) from one another?
Governance refers to transparent corporate management with clear responsibilities, risk management for identifying and managing risks such as cyberattacks, and compliance with regulations such as DORA, MaRisk, or the GDPR. Together, they ensure a compliant and resilient IT infrastructure.
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What does DORA mean for banks and insurance companies?
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requires financial institutions to implement robust ICT risk management, incident reporting, and tested digital operational resilience. Arvato Systems supports DORA-compliant implementation with resilient IT services, secure cloud and data center environments, and auditable evidence.
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Why is sovereign cloud important for GRC in the financial sector?
A self-sovereign infrastructure—whether in the Arvato Systems Virtual Private Cloud or on-premises in German data centers—strengthens data sovereignty, governance, and compliance. This ensures that banks and insurance companies remain audit-ready and regulatory-compliant at all times, even as GRC requirements become more stringent.
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How does Arvato Systems reduce operational and ICT risks?
Through robust ICT risk management processes, OWASP-based secure development practices, and an experienced SOC team that detects attacks early and defends against them effectively. Proven resilience minimizes technical and operational risks in the long term.
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What certifications does Arvato Systems offer for regulatory-compliant IT?
Arvato Systems is certified to ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 22237, BSI C5, and ISAE 3402. These audited standards form a robust technical foundation that reliably meets the most stringent regulatory requirements of the financial and insurance industries.
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How does Arvato Systems support banks and insurance companies in the areas of governance, risk, and compliance?
Arvato Systems supports banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers with resilient IT services, secure cloud and data center environments, technical documentation, and subject matter expertise for governance, risk, and compliance processes. The focus is on regulatory requirements, security, and auditability.
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How does Arvato Systems help insurance companies and financial service providers ensure secure and reliable IT?
Arvato Systems supports insurance companies, banks, and financial service providers in operating complex applications, with robust cloud and data center environments, and in strengthening their governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. The goal is to operate business-critical IT in a secure, resilient, and regulatory-compliant manner.
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