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Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 9. “Varrlyn Staffing Solutions – From Global Talent to Local Impact”

At Varrlyn, a new chapter began not with a grand strategic roadmap, but with a simple question from a client: ‘We’ve found the person. But we can’t get him here. Can you help?’

Varrlyn news / New Varrlyn office

A few months ago, we moved into our new office in Amsterdam, just a stone’s throw from the Johan Cruijff Arena. The new location offers us not only more space and comfort, but also an inspiring environment with excellent accessibility, We're excited to keep building the future from our new home!

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 8. “15 years of Varrlyn: from guts to glory”

To celebrate 15 years of Varrlyn, we recorded a special podcast with host Marianne Aalders and directors Stephan van der Windt, Martin Defauwes, and Philip van den Emster, reflecting on the early days, key challenges, and the values that shaped the company.

Varrlyn news / Arpan Goel and Devika Singhal on their new environment at Varrlyn

Joining a boutique firm like Varrlyn offers fresh opportunities—even for seasoned professionals. After a year with the company, Arpan Goel and Devika Singhal share how its entrepreneurial spirit and unique culture have fueled their growth.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 7. “Donald J. Trump is back: what is the impact on the financial sector?“

What does the return of Trump mean for financial markets, for regulation, and even for the tech landscape here in Europe? To explore this, host Marianne Aalders discusses this topic with Martin Defauwes, Director and Lead Asset Management at Varrlyn.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn celebrates it’s 15th Anniversary at AbrahamArt

On the 17th of April, we celebrated our 15th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening at the stunning AbrahamArt Gallery in Amsterdam.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn Opens Amsterdam Stock Exchange in Celebration of 15th Anniversary

Today marks a special milestone: Varrlyn’s 15th anniversary. To kick off the celebrations, Managing Director Stephan van der Windt rang the opening gong at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange this morning — a proud moment for the entire team.

Gereral news / Best banking consultancies in the Netherlands 2024

We’re delighted to share that Varrlyn has earned a Gold rating in Consultancy.nl’s 2024 rankings of the top banking consultancy firms in the Netherlands.

Varrlyn news / Abhisek Sahu and Bhavesh Karnani on their kickstart at Varrlyn

Abhisek Sahu and Bhavesh Karnani joined Varrlyn in the spring of 2024. Reflecting on their first six months with the firm, they tell Consultancy Europe about their work as consultants on strategic projects with an international bank.

Varrlyn news / How test automation can smoothen the delivery of new products and systems

As products and systems are being introduced and upgraded at an ever-quicker pace, the importance of thoroughly testing the technological changes before go-live is increasingly at the forefront of IT agendas.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn renews its ESG certification

We’re excited to announce that Varrlyn has been awarded the EcoVadis Committed Badge 2024! This esteemed recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

Varrlyn news / How can AI streamline finance and risk in financial services?

Organizations can uncover great value in harnessing AI for a variety of use cases in finance and risk. A discussion with Varrlyn experts Stephan van der Windt and Senior Business Analyst Brian Mudhara on what value can be extracted and what is needed to make it happen.

Varrlyn news / ESG data in banking: Turning a headache into a strategic advantage

The role of data as a driver of ESG transformation within banking is unmistakable. Philip van den Emster, director at Varrlyn, outlines how the daily headache that comes with ESG data can be turned into a manageable strategic advantage.

Partnership news / Varrlyn at Murex Amsterdam event

Varrlyn caught up with the Dutch Murex community in Amsterdam last week.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 6. Test Automation

In this podcast episode on Test Automation in financial markets, Varrlyn's Charlene Venter and Philip van den Emster explore the critical role of test automation in ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance for financial institutions.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 5. AI in Finance & Risk in financial institutions

AI in Finance & Risk is transforming the financial sector. In this podcast, Cherien van Ampt interviews Brian Mudhara and Stephan van der Windt to explore how AI is unlocking new opportunities, optimising efficiency, and enhancing risk management in financial institutions.

Varrlyn news / Vanessa Berentsen on her talent and operations role at Varrlyn

In the role of talent & operations manager, Vanessa helps Varrlyn to find the right talent for the most important projects of its clients. We spoke with her about the key factors in finding the right candidates and how she helps ensure Varrlyn’s operations are structured to set them up for success.

Partnership news / Launch party new iDEAL by Currence

Last week our director Martin Defauwes attended the official launch party of Currence iDEAL B.V. We are proud to have contributed to the implementation of the new iDEAL by Currence.

Varrlyn news / Responsible Investments: A progressing and changing landscape

While the shift to responsible investment to support ESG strategies has been on the rise for some time now, there are a number of significant challenges in the transition, including obstacles to Responsible Investing and outdated systems for Proxy Voting.

Varrlyn news / Jonathan Nelson on responsible investments and his move into consulting

Varrlyn has strengthened its senior team with Jonathan Nelson, an expert in the area of corporate governance, ESG, and sustainable finance.

Varrlyn news / Viraj Mehta on his first two and a half years at Varrlyn

In the two and a half years at Varrlyn, Viraj Mehta has worked on projects with some of the top financial sector players in the Netherlands. Speaking to Consultancy.org, he explains the personal and professional growth he has enjoyed along the way.

Varrlyn news / Dilip Kumar Chandrasekaran reflects on his first year at Varrlyn

Dilip Kumar Chandrasekaran has worked on projects with some of the top brands in the financial services sector. He spoke to Consultancy.org about his first twelve months at Varrlyn and how he helps clients deal with the risks of a growing regulatory burden.

Varrlyn news / Brian Mudhara and Navendu Vimal kickstart Varrlyn adventure

Brian Mudhara and Navendu Vimal joined Varrlyn in the first half of 2023. Both arrived with significant experience in the banking sector, but were also looking for a fresh start in a different line of work. We sat down to find out how their time at Varrlyn has so far helped them lift their carreers.

Varrlyn news / Round Table CSRD On Your Desk By Varrlyn

The central theme for discussion was the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This innovative directive aims to modernize andenhance regulations related to the social and environmental information that companies must report.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn got their first ESG certification

This summer we have been working on an ESG certification from EcoVadis. EcoVadis helps companies manage ESG risk and compliance, meet corporate sustainability goals, and drive impact at scale by guiding the sustainability performance improvement of a company and the value chain.

Varrlyn news / Charlene Venter and Bishnu Panda on their growth at Varrlyn

One of the most important things many professionals look for in their work, is something which challenges them to grow. Charlene Venter and Bishnu Panda sat with Consultancy.org to speak about how their time at consulting Varrlyn has helped them develop their careers.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 4. Het nieuwe pensioenstelsel en de invloed op pensioenuitvoeringsorganisaties!

In deze podcast bespreken Marianne Aalders en Martin Defauwes een zeer actueel onderwerp, namelijk het nieuwe pensioenstelsel. Wat gaat er veranderen? Wat blijft er hetzelfde? Welke impact gaat het hebben op de pensioenfondsen en -beheerders? Ze bespreken ook waar Varrlyn eventueel bij kan helpen.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 3. SFDR & Biodiversity Investments

In this podcast Cherien van Ampt (Varrlyn), Boris Francioli and Jos lemmens discuss the status quo of SFDR it’s knock-on effect on Biodiversity Investments (private vs public equity), the role of data and the significance of the value chain for investment/fiduciary and risk managers.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn celebrates it’s 13th anniversary at AbrahamArt

Varrlyn's 13th Anniversary party was a great gathering with a mixture of guests. For the first time it was held in the amazing gallery AbrahamArt in the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in Amsterdam.

Varrlyn news / Transparantie als basis voor de verdere groei van ESG-beleggen

De aandacht onder asset managers voor ESG-beleggen neemt de komende jaren fors toe. Wat drijft de groei van de sector? En tegen welke uitdagingen lopen asset managers aan? Cherien van Ampt van financial services consultant Varrlyn schijnt haar licht op deze en andere vragen rond ESG-beleggen.

Varrlyn news / Tushar Varghese on his return to financial services consulting

In mid-2022, Tushar Varghese joined Varrlyn, having exited the consulting industry five years before. Tushar tells Consultancy.eu what motivated his return to the consultancy world, and what he hopes to achieve this time around.

Varrlyn news / Murex Round Table by Varrlyn

On Thursday 3 November 2022 Varrlyn hosted it's annual Round Table. It was an honour to host representatives from leading financial institutions that utilize Murex in the Netherlands. The diverse crowd of attendees brought a unique blend of IT and business perspectives to our table.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 2. Digital banking

De bankwereld is de laatste jaren nog verder gedigitaliseerd. De maatschappij verandert steeds sneller en daar moet ook de banksector op in spelen. In deze Podcast bespreken Cherien van Ampt en Martin Defauwes met Philip van den Emster het thema Digital.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn consultants on their banking projects and learning on the job

Due to its diverse nature and the chance of working on high impact change, the consulting sector is a favoured space for professionals. Damla and Raghu spoke to Consultancy.eu about their experiences and how their digital projects at a large bank is enabling them to advance their career.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn opent Amsterdamse beurs ter ere van 12-jarig jubileum

Varrlyn viert zijn 12-jarig bestaan. Ter ere van het jubileum mocht het bureau de Amsterdamse beurs openen met de gongceremonie.

Podcasts / Varrlyn Podcast 1. Finance and Risk

De grote kredietcrisis van 2008 ligt alweer even achter ons. Hoe bereiden we ons beter voor op een potentiële volgende bankencrisis? In de eerste Podcast bespreken Cherien van Ampt en Martin Defauwes met Stephan van der Windt het thema Finance & Risk, een belangrijke pijler in de bancaire wereld.

Partnership news / Varrlyn and 4ESG Consulting guide sustainability programs of asset managers

As it prepares for new sustainability-focused guidelines in its industry, a leading asset manager in the Netherlands has tapped Varrlyn and 4ESG Consulting for support. Combining regulatory expertise, industry knowledge and an established track record, they played a key role in the transition.

Gereral news / The complex puzzle of integrating finance and risk in banking

Banks have faced an incessant tidal wave of new regulations over the past decade, largely designed to prevent a second credit crisis. To comply, it is of great importance to bring together the traditionally separate worlds of finance and risk – a task that is easier said than done.

Partnership news / UnaVista admits Varrlyn into its Consulting Partner Programme

UnaVista has admitted a new consulting firm into its Consulting Partner Programme, welcoming Varrlyn as its first partner in the Benelux.

Gereral news / Phasing out of IBOR is one of banking’s largest changes ever

The nearing deadline for phasing out the existing interbank offered rates means big changes to financial services – but few institutions are fully prepared, says Stephan van der Windt, a partner at consultancy firm Varrlyn.

Varrlyn news / Experiences from Varrlyn Investment Banking Success Programme

Professionals Shelin Krishnan and Bart van der Kroft recently completed the Varrlyn Investment Banking Success Programme – a training module designed to enhance investment banking expertise. Consultancy.org spoke to both professionals for insights on their training experience.

Varrlyn news / Martin Defauwes en Cherien van Ampt over tien jaar Varrlyn

Varrlyn bestaat tien jaar. Tijd voor een feestje zou je zeggen, maar dat zit er momenteel natuurlijk even niet in. Om het mooie jubileum niet geheel ongemerkt voorbij te laten gaan, blikken we terug én vooruit met medeoprichter Martin Defauwes en business developer Cherien van Ampt.

Varrlyn news / Working at Varrlyn and in capital markets consulting

Varrlyn is a Netherlands-based consulting firm specialising in capital markets. Company co-founder Stephan van der Windt and Sathya Chandrasekaran – who has been with the consultancy for over eight years now – spoke to Consultancy.eu about what life is like at the firm.

Partnership news / Varrlyn qualifies as Murex consulting and integration partner

Varrlyn, a Netherlands based consulting firm, has qualified as a Murex partner. With the endorsement, the company is seeking to further expand its Murex consultancy footprint in the Benelux financial services industry.

Partnership news / Varrlyn en Orange Peak werken samen voor datamanagement in financiële sector

Financiële sector-adviseur Varrlyn heeft de handen ineengeslagen met Orange Peak Company, een specialist in managementinformatiesystemen. Samen gaan de twee bedrijven spelers binnen de financiële sector innovatieve oplossingen bieden op het gebied van big data en financiële rapportage.

Varrlyn news / Varrlyn host Agile rondetafel tijdens Compliance & Risk congres

Op dinsdag 20 juni vindt in de Jaarbeurs in Utrecht het jaarlijkse Compliance & Risk Congres plaats, waar de belangrijkste spelers uit het risk & compliance domein bijeenkomen om nieuwe inzichten op te doen en kennis te delen. Philip van den Emster, Partner bij adviesbureau Varrlyn, zal een rondetaf

Varrlyn news / Dealingroom specialist Varrlyn viert 5-jarig jubileum

In 2010 werd consultancybureau Varrlyn een feit. Terwijl de meeste start-ups en niche adviesbureaus veel last ondervonden van de crisis, groeide Varrlyn gestaag, telt het 15 adviseurs en bestaat het dit jaar alweer 5 jaar. Reden voor Consultancy.nl om in gesprek te gaan met Cherien van Ampt.

Varrlyn news / Merrlyn voert verplichte rebranding door naar Varrlyn

Merrlyn, een specialist op het gebied van business en IT-implementaties binnen de financial markets sector, heeft een rebranding doorgevoerd. Per vandaag gaat het Amsterdamse bureau verder onder de naam Varrlyn. De opmerkelijke wijziging in de bedrijfsnaam komt niet vrijwillig.

Varrlyn news / Groei voor adviesbureau Varrlyn (voorheen Merrlyn) ondanks crisis

In 2010, midden in de crisis, besloten drie adviseurs van Accenture om een gewaagde stap te zetten. Geheel tegen de stroom in besloten Marlijn Boerma, Martin Defauwes en Stephan van der Windt het internationale adviesbureau te verlaten om op eigen benen te gaan staan.

Varrlyn news / Consultancybureau Varrlyn (voorheen Merrlyn) opgericht in april 2010

Drie alumni van Accenture (Marlijn Boerma, Martin Defauwes en Stephan van der Windt) hebben begin deze maand een nieuw consultancybedrijf opgericht: Merrlyn. Het niche adviesbureau gaat project-gerelateerde diensten aanbieden binnen het Financial Services domein.