Acquisition of Financial Services Consulting Company Treliant by Huron
Huron, a global professional services firm, has announced the acquisition of Treliant, a leading advisory and managed services partner for the financial services industry. This move is an advancement of Huron's strategy to grow its financial services capabilities and provides a perfect home for Treliant, sharing the same values and a commitment to people [1][2].
Enhanced Expertise in Risk Management, Compliance, and Financial Crimes
The acquisition significantly expands Huron's services and capabilities in risk management, compliance, and financial crimes within the financial services industry. Treliant, a financial services consulting firm specialized in regulatory compliance, risk, credit, financial crimes, and capital markets, brings deep expertise in these areas that now complement and enhance Huron’s offerings [1][4].
Key expanded capabilities include:
- Enhanced risk management solutions to help financial institutions identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
- Regulatory compliance advisory and managed services, helping clients navigate complex and evolving regulations impacting banks, mortgage providers, and fintechs.
- Financial crimes consulting, including programs and controls to detect and prevent fraud, money laundering, and related risks.
- Delivery of managed services and staffing solutions on a global scale, increasing Huron’s ability to serve clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- Integrated digital solutions paired with Treliant’s domain expertise to help financial institutions modernize operations and improve regulatory adherence.
Global Reach and Scaled Solutions
Treliant's footprint with offices across the US, UK, Poland, the Philippines, and India also expands Huron’s global reach, particularly in Europe, and boosts its managed services offerings [1][2]. This acquisition allows Treliant to scale and significantly expand its global advisory, managed services, and staffing solutions.
Leadership and Integration
David Samuels, the chief executive officer of Treliant, will report to Mark Hussey, the chief executive officer and president of Huron. Treliant will be integrated into Huron's Commercial operating segment. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed [1][2].
The combined team aims to help financial institutions manage risk, comply with regulations, and modernize operations in an increasingly complex environment. This acquisition positions Huron to better serve the financial services industry by combining Treliant’s industry knowledge and solutions with Huron’s strategic, operations, and digital transformation capabilities, thereby enhancing value for clients globally [1][2][4].
Over the last twenty years, Treliant has built a reputation for delivering deep expertise, balanced approaches, and measurable results in the financial services industry. This acquisition is a testament to Huron's commitment to continuous growth and providing the best possible solutions for its clients.
[1] Huron Press Release: Huron Acquires Treliant, Expanding its Services and Capabilities in Risk Management, Compliance, and Financial Crimes within the Financial Services Industry [2] Treliant Press Release: Treliant Joins Huron to Scale and Expand its Global Advisory, Managed Services, and Staffing Solutions [4] Treliant Website: About Treliant – A Leading Advisory and Managed Services Partner for the Financial Services Industry
- Following the acquisition, Huron's expertise in financial crimes, risk management, and compliance within the financial services industry has been noticeably augmented, thanks to Treliant's deep specialization in these areas.
- The merging of Huron and Treliant brings together a formidable team, aiming to assist financial institutions in navigating complex environments by offering solutions that encompass industry knowledge, strategic planning, operational improvements, and digital transformation.
