Interim-Solutions Corporate Governance
Interim managers for internal audit, risk management, internal controls and compliance – available at short notice, proven in practice and precisely selected for your governance structure.
Our interim solutions support organizations in filling vacant key positions in internal audit, risk management, internal controls and compliance. Through flexible interim models, we secure your corporate governance structures and promote sustainable corporate success.
Why are interim Solutions in corporate governance an advantageous option for organizations?
- Continuity & ability to act: Vacant management roles are bridged seamlessly - audit and control cycles continue to run smoothly.
- Objectivity & independence: External interim professionals bring a fresh perspective on processes, risks and controls.
- Rapid availability of expertise: Specialized expertise and industry knowledge are available within a few days.
- Risk minimization: Critical control gaps are identified early on, liability and reputational damage are avoided.
- Stakeholder trust: Stable corporate governance strengthens the trust of supervisory bodies, investors and employees.
The key challenge for organizations is to ensure a powerful corporate governance function, even during vacancies or transformation phases, that not only meets regulatory requirements but also acts as a strategic driver for process optimization and risk management. Interim executives create the ability to act immediately and anchor best practice approaches until a permanent replacement is found.
Our range of services for Interim-Solutions Corporate Governance
BRL provides interim executives of the highest quality who meet the business needs of your organization and the expectations of global stakeholders. Your organization benefits from experienced, independent and professional analysis of the internal audit, risk, control and compliance landscape. Together, we identify potential for improvement and more efficient ways of achieving objectives. Whether interim executive leadership (complete takeover of, e.g. the Lead of Group Internal Audit), governance on demand (flexible support for your existing team) or project-based mandates - all models can be combined and scaled as required, which is extremely advantageous in the current economic situation and in view of capital market requirements.
At the heart of our risk-based approach is an understanding of your organization's specific risk profile in order to add value where it will bring the greatest strategic benefit.
Source: COSO and NACD: Corporate Governance Framework – Public Exposure Draft. Mai 2025, p. xiii.
Overview of our Interim-Solutions Corporate Governance
- Interim-management of governance functions (CAE/CRO/COO/CCO): Our experienced interim executives take on all tasks of a governance management position - whether interim Chief Audit Executive, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Control Officer or Chief Compliance Officer - from the head of (Group) Internal Audit to the head of Risk Management, ICS and Compliance.
- Corporate governance on demand: Temporary assignments for specific topics such as IT governance, ESG risk analyses, compliance audits or forensic investigations - precise, confidential and results-oriented.
- Strategic coaching of top management supervisory bodies: Close cooperation with company management and supervisory bodies to sharpen governance strategies, define risk appetite and optimize decision-making processes, including operational support in recruiting to fill vacant positions.
- Coaching and training of internal teams: Zielgerichtete Weiterbildung und Mentoring Ihrer Mitarbeitenden im Bereich Interne Revision, Risikomanagement, Compliance und IKS – inklusive strukturierter Ausbildung potenzieller interner Nachfolger(innen), damit Know-how nachhaltig im Haus bleibt. Targeted training and mentoring of your employees in the areas of internal auditing, risk management, compliance and internal controls – including structured training of potential internal successors to ensure that know-how remains in-house in the long term.
- External quality assessments/evaluations: Independent review of the effectiveness of your governance functions by independent experts - objective, practical and with clear benchmark comparisons.
- Handover & know-how transfer to internal successors: Strukturierter Wissenstransfer, begleitendes Coaching und reibungslose Staffelstabübergabe, damit Ihre dauerhafte Besetzung nahtlos an bewährte Prozesse anknüpfen kann. Structured knowledge transfer, accompanying coaching and smooth handover so that your permanent appointment can seamlessly build on proven processes.
What is the difference between an interim mandate and traditional outsourcing?
With an interim mandate, an external manager fills an internal role on a temporary basis and acts within your organizational structure; outsourcing outsources processes on a permanent basis.
How quickly can an interim manager start?
Usually within 5-10 working days after confirmation of the mandate - depending on complexity and access rights.
How long do typical assignments last?
Between 3 and 12 months; extensions or smooth handovers to internal successors are possible at any time. In the long term, the transition to a permanent outsourcing or co-sourcing solution is also possible.
Is confidentiality guaranteed?
Yes, our interim managers sign non-disclosure agreements (NDA) / compliance agreements and report exclusively to defined stakeholders.
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