Our clients are financial institutions across the UAE and GCC — from commercial banks navigating Basel IRB adoption to international companies entering the region for the first time. What they share is a need for expertise that's specific, senior, and accountable.
We work across the financial services landscape — from large commercial banks to specialist lenders and international companies finding their footing in the region.
UAE commercial banks navigating CBUAE-mandated IRB adoption, Basel III capital requirements, and credit risk model development. Typically our largest and most complex engagements.
Islamic financial institutions requiring IRB and risk frameworks adapted for Sharia-compliant products — including Murabaha, Ijarah, and Musharaka financing structures.
Specialised lenders, investment banks, and finance houses requiring targeted operational risk frameworks, ICAAP design, and regulatory capital assessments.
Digital banks and fintech lenders building risk infrastructure from the ground up — including data architecture, credit scoring models, and regulatory reporting pipelines.
Foreign businesses — primarily European and Nordic — seeking a UAE presence, local representation, and commercial introductions to financial institutions and investors.
Institutions facing specific CBUAE deadlines or inspection pressure — requiring rapid mobilisation of specialists to resolve documentation gaps, validation issues, or capital reporting deficiencies.
"Sentry Risk transformed how we approach credit risk governance. Their IRB expertise and understanding of UAE Central Bank requirements gave us the confidence to move forward decisively. The team they put in place knew every corner of the framework."
"As a European company entering the GCC, we had no idea where to start. Sentry Risk handled everything — from local registration to client introductions. They opened doors we couldn't have reached on our own, and made the UAE feel approachable."
"The project management discipline Sentry Risk brought to our operational risk programme was exceptional. Milestones were hit, governance was tight, and the board received reporting that actually meant something."
Every engagement is different, but the situations our clients bring to us tend to follow recognisable patterns. Here's what we see most often.
"We need to start our IRB programme and don't know where to begin."
We scope the programme, design the team, and mobilise all 10 pillar specialists. The client has a fully staffed, co-ordinated IRB programme within weeks.
"Our PD models have been questioned by the regulator."
We embed our PD specialist to review, rebuild, and re-document the models to CBUAE standards — then support the regulatory response directly.
"We have an ICAAP submission due in four months."
We take on the ICAAP design, capital adequacy assessment, and full documentation — delivered on time, board-ready, and regulator-facing.
"We're a European company and want to enter the UAE market."
We handle local registration, act as authorised representative, and introduce the company to the right UAE buyers — managing the commercial relationship on an ongoing basis.
Tell us where you are and what you need. We'll come back within one business day with a straight answer.