We are the advisory firm that wants to redefine the finance industry
By focusing on their core competence and exclusively recruiting the best employees, the Nordic advisory firm FCG has become one of the leading actors in the industry. Their long-term goal is to redefine the finance industry – or make regulations “come alive”, as they put it.
In an increasingly digitized world, the need for innovative solutions in traditional sectors is more important than ever. New kinds of businesses are emerging on the market and the traditional players are adapting to this new reality.
“We help our clients make the most out of today’s possibilities, whether it’s creating future ERP’s or implementing the newest technology,” said Jimmi Brink, Head of Sales at FCG. “Our clients are amongst the biggest and the smallest actors in the finance industry and this gives us a unique experience and a broad perspective on the trends.”
Support through the entire value chain
As financial consultants, their ambition is to be the frontrunners for best practice, to see and capture new opportunities and to find innovative solutions. FCG provide innovative and pragmatic solutions relating to all parts of the clients’ core activities.
How exactly do they do this? At FCG, they talk about making regulations “coming alive”. Jimmi Brink elaborated: “It means that our deep understanding of the industry allows us to adapt the regulations to fit our clients’ businesses. It is impossible for one single player to keep track of every single regulation and to anticipate customer behavior. That’s where we come in. FCG is there to support you throughout the entire value chain and we really emphasize the importance of long-term partnerships.”
Challenging clients is the key to success
FCG has its roots in Swedish and international best practice and implementation of financial rules. “The main purpose is to ensure our clients’ good reputation, and make sure that they comply with the requirements and get a maximal return on their business, given the risk taken,” explained Jimmi Brink.
FCG began their own journey in 2008 and are now at the forefront of their chosen areas of expertise. Relying on that expertise, they can challenge the clients to think differently and try new things in an industry that is largely bound by a conservative mindset.
“By supporting, inspiring and challenging our clients, we make their businesses grow, and ultimately also our own,” Jimmi Brink said.
Creating interest from investment groups
By focusing on business management, FCG is also unique in the Nordic countries in terms of establishing strategies and efficient processes that enables financial companies to build future operations on the right customers, products, prices and channels. This has not gone unnoticed.
In April 2018, the international private equity group Bridgepoint invested in FCG, becoming a significant shareholder in the company.
“FCG as a company are now embarking on the second leg of our own expansion journey, including an upcoming geographic expansion to Finland and Germany as well as a broadening of the service offering,” Jimmi Brink said.
Making a difference in a conservative industry
Apart from being an expert, FCG is also a value-based company. The core values – team spirit, humbleness, innovation and dedication – define their work and are always present when solving their clients’ issues. They encourage all employees to share their best ideas, regardless of seniority or position, and innovation is highly regarded and sought after.
“This is vital since our segment is of growing importance in our fast-changing world, adapting to an increasing amount of disruptions and new regulations,” Jimmi Brink said and continued: “We strongly believe that we can change the finance industry for businesses, people and society. Because of this mindset, we have attracted ambitious people from all over the industry who feel that they want to, and can be, a part of this change.”
An ambition of change is at the center of FCG’s company DNA. They live by the motto that a good idea is always a good idea and that the distance between a good idea and a finished product never is far. Jimmi Brink concludes:
“We always strive towards the same goal, which is to simply redefine the finance industry. We rely heavily on cross-border, cross-function co-operations and knowledge sharing. This is a mission we have chosen to embark on together. Together as a company and together with our clients.”
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