Tailored Strategy Services for UK Financial Institutions
OCG UK stands as your strategic partner in financial services, offering bespoke, expert-led strategy solutions designed for the UK’s complex regulatory and commercial landscape.
Our Strategic Value
Built on decades of practical experience, our leadership team helps UK banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintechs respond to regulatory shifts, optimise operations, and drive sustainable performance.
With a strong delivery track record, we align our solutions with clients’ unique needs to achieve operational excellence and long-term growth.
Our strategic specialities
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Regulatory Change
Navigate the UK’s shifting regulatory environment, from FCA and PRA updates to operational resilience frameworks, with confidence and insight.
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Risk & Compliance
Elevate your governance and risk posture with robust, UK-aligned compliance systems that not only meet regulatory expectations but also strengthen market competitiveness.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Support your transactions with deep due diligence, integration planning, and strategic execution tailored to UK M&A complexity.
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Transformation
Deliver seamless organisational transformations, ensuring alignment with future-facing regulatory and market demands.
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Our strategy services
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Marketing Strategy
Drive measurable growth with OCG UK’s data-driven strategies and tailored technology solutions for the financial services sector.
Through LEAD Consulting, an OCG Company, we deliver expertise in financial services marketing consulting, CRM and marketing automation, customer data analytics, and AI-powered personalisation. We help UK financial institutions align marketing with business objectives to maximise ROI.
By making marketing a core strategic channel, we strengthen brand positioning, optimise lead management, and deliver targeted, high-impact campaigns that achieve sustainable growth.
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Data Maturity
Turn your data into a competitive edge with OCG UK’s comprehensive Data Maturity Assessment.
Our DMA evaluates your organisation’s governance, technology, and analytics capabilities, providing a clear, actionable roadmap to optimise data-driven decision-making in the UK regulatory and commercial context.
With specialist knowledge in compliance, automation, and AI-enabled insights, we help financial services firms boost operational efficiency, reduce risk, and identify new revenue opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures you can adapt quickly to evolving market demands and use data as a true strategic advantage.
Our Strategy Leads
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James Dickson
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
With over two decades of experience in the industry, James has established OCG as a trusted partner to financial institutions, delivering tailored solutions in risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.
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Anthony Speight
PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF CONSULTING
Anthony Speight serves as the Principal and Head of Consulting at Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), where he leads the firm's consulting practice, focusing on delivering high-value, client-centric advisory services and driving innovation.