Parva Consulting leads digital transformation project for an international Loan & Leasing company

COMPANY CASE STUDY

How a tailored project team can support a system migration and the implementation of a new common operating model

By Federico Lusian

CLIENT

International Loan & Leasing company

INDUSTRY

Automotive

OUR ROLE

– Project Manager

– Test Manager (and executor)

– Support as Subject Matter Experts

An international Loan & Leasing company selected Parva Consulting to oversee a digital transformation initiative that would enable all its business divisions to function under a unified framework, while being locally compliant.

OBJECTIVES:

Implement a common operating model (platforms, processes, products) for all business units where the client is active
Develop an integrated and solid solution leveraging specific functionalities of different systems
Standardize the reporting (balance sheets, local market forecasts, financial data, …) that each business unit provides to the central Head Office

CHALLENGES:

Make the target platforms compliant with local regulation (Loan sharking, AML, Regulatory Reporting, Credit Quality, …)
Standardize the processes according to different business needs
Migrate data to the target platform ensuring a smooth transition

THE SOLUTIONS

Project management support
to orchestrate local activities and analysis in Italy with central Head Office and top management
Subject Matter Experts support
to define business requirements of all local regulatory topics
Test management support
to coordinate and track test execution, track/highlight defects and monitor implementation of changes/bug fixes

THE RESULTS

Parva assisted the migration effort at different levels: project management, subject matter expertise and business analysis, managing challenges, coordinating communication, and dealing with resource constraints on both sides to ensure delivery on schedule as planned.

The client was able to go-live with the new operating model fully compliant with the local regulation, improving the overall business process efficiency and supporting their business growth.

The Parva project team secured the achievement of project goals and supported the client during the transition.

CONCLUSION

The client consolidated multiple systems on a single global platform, increasing efficiencies, reducing risk, digitising operations and improving their clients’ experience.

Parva managed the project by responding quickly and efficiently to all issues using the tailored Parva team-members’ expertise and experience.

PARVA’S BENEFITS

Bring a strong experience in digital transformation projects
Implement a solid project governance structure, granting full alignment of all parties/providers involved
Facilitate Steering Committees, following up in decisions and «making things happen»

“If you require similar assistance, Parva Consulting can manage your project and assemble a team of professionals to meet your objectives that will fit your needs for a successful outcome. Parva Consulting hand pick the team members best suited for your project from one of our locations or mix with specialists from any of our offices in Milan, Dublin, and Luxembourg to obtain the best outcomes”

Fausto SANTILLI

Partner and Managing Director of Parva Consulting

fausto.santilli@parvaconsulting.com

Fausto SANTILLI

Partner and Managing Director of Parva Consulting

fausto.santilli@parvaconsulting.com

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