Local Representation
Your authorised UAE presence. We navigate the regulatory environment, build local relationships, and create access to the GCC market.
Market EntryWe deploy complete teams of IRB experts — one specialist for every pillar of the framework. From PD modelling to ICAAP to CBUAE regulatory reporting, your programme is covered end to end.
Years in UAE Risk
Institutions Served
IRB Pillars Covered
Client Satisfaction
Most consultancies assign generalists who cover multiple areas poorly. We do the opposite: every area of the IRB framework has a dedicated specialist. When you engage Sentry Risk, you get a complete, co-ordinated team — not a single advisor stretched thin.
PD model architecture, data preparation, calibration, and Gini/AUC validation in line with Basel standards.
LGD workout methodology, collateral haircut modelling, downturn LGD estimation and segmentation.
EAD and CCF modelling for revolving and off-balance-sheet exposures, including regulatory CCF floors.
Independent back-testing, discriminatory power assessment, stability monitoring, and challenger model review.
Macroeconomic scenario design, credit migration matrices, and portfolio-level stress impact quantification.
Internal capital adequacy process design, Pillar 2 capital add-on assessment, and ICAAP narrative for board and regulator.
CBUAE capital reporting, Pillar 3 disclosure, COREP templates, and liaison with regulatory supervisors.
Credit data mart design, data quality frameworks, and historical data reconstruction for model development.
Full model documentation suites: model development reports, validation reports, and use-test evidence packs.
MRM policy frameworks, model inventory, ongoing monitoring dashboards, and risk committee reporting packs.
Ready to deploy your team?
Whether you're starting from scratch, accelerating a stalled programme, or preparing for a CBUAE inspection, Sentry Risk can mobilise the right team within weeks.
IRB is our core. But UAE financial institutions and international companies need more than model-builders.
Your authorised UAE presence. We navigate the regulatory environment, build local relationships, and create access to the GCC market.
Market EntryFull IRB programme deployment: PD, LGD, EAD, validation, ICAAP, stress testing and CBUAE reporting — delivered by dedicated specialists.
IRB · Basel IIIWe connect international technology platforms and fintech solutions with UAE financial institutions — creating scalable commercial relationships.
GCC GrowthSenior-led delivery across complex risk programmes — disciplined scoping, governance, milestone tracking, and board-level reporting.
DeliveryWe map your current IRB maturity, regulatory gaps, and data estate. No assumptions — we work from your actual position.
We match the right specialist to each IRB pillar. You see who's covering what before the engagement starts — no surprises.
Work is delivered to a governance-approved schedule. You get regular milestone reports and a dedicated programme manager throughout.
We prepare all documentation for CBUAE review, attend regulatory meetings where needed, and manage the submission process to approval.
Why Choose Sentry Risk
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VYTRA AB
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Nordic wellness brand expanding into UAE with Sentry Risk as local representative.
Zwebb Fintech
Fintech · SaaS
Modular SaaS platform delivering custom digital solutions for financial institutions.
Stage11.co
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White-label fintech for factoring, invoice finance, and crowdlending platforms.
Ecobloom
AgriTech · AI
AI-powered controlled environment agriculture analytics for sustainable food production.
Rojan Food AB
Sweden · F&B
Swedish food producer expanding GCC distribution with Sentry Risk as local representative.
Arx Engineering AB
Sweden · Engineering
Swedish engineering firm building GCC project pipeline across infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Green Oasis AG
Oman · Sustainability
Oman-made liquid fertilizers for crop nutrition, soil support, and fruit quality. Made for farms, projects, and distribution partners.
"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."
Tell us where you are in your IRB journey and what you need. We'll respond within one business day with a clear view of how we can help — and who from our team would cover each area.