What ERM frameworks do you use?

We apply COSO ERM, ISO 31000, and industry-specific frameworks.

Can you help with board reporting?

Yes, executive and board risk reporting are core services.

Do you handle operational risk?

Yes, we cover all risk categories including operational, financial, and strategic.

How do you quantify risk?

We use quantitative methods where possible and structured qualitative assessment.

What ERM frameworks do you use?

We apply COSO ERM, ISO 31000, and industry-specific frameworks.

Can you help with board reporting?

Yes, executive and board risk reporting are core services.

Do you handle operational risk?

Yes, we cover all risk categories including operational, financial, and strategic.

How do you quantify risk?

We use quantitative methods where possible and structured qualitative assessment.

Services

Fractional CRO Risk Services

Expert risk leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CROs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CRO risk services provide risk leadership including enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, risk governance, and crisis preparedness. Scale risk expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CROs deliver ERM framework development, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, board reporting, crisis management, and risk culture development.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Risk Audit	Assessment and roadmap	1-2 days/month
Risk Programs	Framework implementation	2-4 days/month
Risk Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess risk maturity, develop ERM frameworks, and build risk-aware cultures. Our CROs bring regulated industry risk leadership.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CRO (Chief Risk Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Risk Officer services provide expert enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and risk governance for organisations operating in regulated environments.

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Our CRO Services Include

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ERM Framework: Enterprise risk management design and implementation

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Regulatory Compliance: FCA↗, PRA, Basel III/IV, and sector-specific regulation

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Risk Appetite: Risk tolerance definition and calibration

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Board Reporting: Risk dashboards, heat maps, and committee reporting

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Stress Testing: Regulatory stress test design and execution

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Operational Risk: Control frameworks, KRIs, and incident management

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How Fractional CRO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Assessment	Risk landscape and gap analysis	Weeks 1-4
Design	Framework, policies, and governance	Weeks 4-10
Implementation	Controls, monitoring, and reporting	Ongoing

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CMO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£900

£600Avg: £900£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,500

Monthly

£19,485

Annual

£216,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CMO UK average day rate: £900.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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