Right-sized third-party risk programs.
Mersli Consulting is a New York-based firm focused on one thing: helping banks, credit unions, fintechs, and other regulated organizations run third-party risk programs that put rigor where the risk is, and stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
Operate smarter. Safer. Stronger.
Too many TPRM programs treat every vendor the same. Critical relationships don't get the scrutiny they deserve, low-risk vendors get buried in paperwork, and the team running it all is stretched thin.
We exist to fix that. We help risk, compliance, and procurement leaders at community banks, credit unions, fintechs, and other regulated organizations build programs that are clear, proportionate, and defensible: a program your examiners and auditors can follow, your leadership can see, and your team can sustain.
We stay focused on business process and regulatory compliance. Your TPRM software provider handles system configuration; we make sure the process behind it works.
Practitioner experience, not theory
Mersli Consulting was founded after more than seven years running third-party risk work inside financial services.
That means we've sat in your seat: building vendor inventories, defending risk ratings, chasing due diligence, preparing for exams and audits, and reporting to leadership. We know what examiners and auditors ask for, and we know what a busy team can realistically keep up with.
Every engagement is overseen by our founder and delivered by senior practitioners, so experienced people are on your program from kickoff to readout.
Recognized expertise in risk and delivery
Certified Third-Party Risk Professional
A leading designation for practitioners who design, run, and mature third-party risk programs. It validates proficiency in regulatory expectations, industry frameworks, and assessment techniques across the full vendor lifecycle, and it's why our methods for intake, due diligence, and remediation align with leading practice.
Project Management Professional
The standard credential for leaders who plan, execute, and govern complex programs. It underpins our PMaaS approach: clear scope, milestones, owners, and governance that keep TPRM initiatives on schedule, with risks surfaced early.
Four commitments to every client
You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs before we start. A written proposal within two business days.
We do the heavy lifting. Your team's time is concentrated and planned, with weekly written updates.
A roadmap your team can act on, not a slide deck full of jargon.
We use AI to speed up analysis and documentation, so you get results faster without cutting corners.
Find out where your program stands
Start in writing, or book a 30-minute call.