Our Services

First North partners with senior executives to help them adapt to changing market conditions and regulations. We educate management and their teams on strategies for transformation, creating customized action plans and assessing options for different service models. We assist clients during transitions by offering expertise in regulatory compliance, certification, and available technology solutions. 



  • Front Office

    At First North Consulting, we offer expert guidance in executive leadership and strategic planning for the front office of regulated financial services firms. Our consultants collaborate with your leadership team to create actionable strategies that boost efficiency, client engagement, and overall performance. We address the unique challenges in front office operations, ensuring effective execution of your strategic initiatives. Our industry insights equip your team for long-term success and a competitive edge in a complex market landscape.

  • Middle & Back Office

    At First North Consulting, we understand that efficient middle and back office operations are essential for the success of regulated financial services firms in Canada. Our consulting services focus on optimizing processes, enhancing operational workflows, and implementing robust governance frameworks. With our expert knowledge in regulatory compliance and industry best practices, we provide tailored solutions that streamline operations, reduce risks, and improve overall performance.

  • Technology & Industry Solutions

    First North Consulting supports data migration and digital transformation for financial services firms facing evolving technology and regulations. We assess your data setup to create tailored migration plans that minimize risks and ensure smooth transitions. Our extensive industry knowledge ensures the success of your projects, preparing your firm for growth in a digital landscape. Partnering with us offers valuable resources to navigate the complexities of automation and digital transformation, providing bespoke solutions that empower clients to thrive.

  • Capital Markets, Governance and Regulatory

    First North offers a comprehensive range of regulatory compliance, governance and risk management solutions for regulated firms and public companies.  Our consultants have extensive, real world, practical experience working inside regulated firms (CIRO, MX, OSC, CSA) and public issuers (CSE, TMX, NASDAQ). From new dealer/advisor registrations to audit support and remediation, and from start ups to listings and beyond, we will work with you to develop a long-term strategy to power your success.

Our Clients

    • Bank of Montreal

    • Canadian Western Bank

    • CIBC

    • Laurentian Bank

    • National Bank of Canada

    • RBC

    • Scotiabank

    • TD

    • Canada Life

    • Manulife

    • Sun Life

    • CIRO

    • Aligned Capital

    • CPP Investments

    • Credit Suisse

    • Dixon Mitchell

    • Hampton Securities

    • ITG

    • Industrial Alliance

    • Invesco

    • Optimize Wealth Management

    • OpTrust

    • Quest Trade

    • Raymond James

    • Richardson Wealth

    • Stifel

    • WorldSource

    • Aviso Wealth

    • BNY Mellon / Pershing

    • CI Investor Services

    • CIBC Mellon

    • Fidelity Clearing Canada

    • NBIN

    • CSE

    • Fundserv

    • TMX-CDS

    • TMX-CDCC

Connect With Us