External risk and governance review that boards can act on
Ironclad Risk Advisory provides independent external review across operational risk, governance and assurance. We support local authorities, regulated organisations and safety critical operators where scrutiny, evidence and accountability matter.
When you bring us in
- Audit findings need independent assessment and a clear action plan
- Governance confidence has dropped and you need objective scrutiny
- A regulator or stakeholder is asking questions and evidence must stand up
- Controls exist on paper but operational behaviour has drifted
What you receive
- Structured findings with severity, evidence and ownership
- Practical recommendations prioritised by risk and feasibility
- Executive summary suitable for board, committee or scrutiny packs
What we do
Independent review delivered with operational realism and written for decision makers.
Operational risk review
Assessment of risk ownership, controls, escalation and evidence. Designed to identify exposure and stabilise oversight.
Governance and assurance evaluation
Board and senior leadership focused review of governance structures, assurance coverage and reporting discipline.
Continuity stress testing
Practical disruption readiness review, scenario walkthrough and recommendations that make plans usable on busy days.
How we work
- Scope a clear question and define success criteria
- Evidence review, targeted interviews and operational walkthrough
- Control effectiveness testing and gap identification
- Written findings, severity grading and ownership assignment
- Close out plan and leadership briefing
Why organisations choose Ironclad
- Independent, not political, and evidence led
- Operational focus, not policy theatre
- Calm communication in high scrutiny environments
- Reports that can be used immediately by boards and committees
What clients say
Anonymised testimonials to protect confidentiality.
Clear, independent assessment delivered quickly. Findings were evidence based and written in a way leadership could act on immediately.
The review cut through internal assumptions and highlighted exposure we had not formally recognised. Recommendations were proportionate and practical.
Professional, structured and calm. The output was suitable for executive review and strengthened governance confidence.