Professional Services
Compassionate Solutions for Positive Impact
Your business isn’t just another project, it’s a collaborative journey towards sustained success.
Katia Novaes, CEO
Compliance Consulting
Risk Management & Governance
Controls Assurance
Coaching & Mentoring
About Us
Katia Novaes brings over two decades of expertise in risk and controls from leading international enterprises, defining her career with a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of people, global finance and consulting landscapes. Now as an independent entrepreneur with Grounds Professional, Katia embodies her vision for transformative impact, delivering bold solutions that drive positive outcomes. Her proactive approach to redefining risk and compliance standards with precision, passion, and a drive for enhanced performance aligns seamlessly with best ESG practices, fostering inclusive environments where growth and aspiration thrive together.
Trust and Transparency
High performance & Commitment
Forward-Thinking Strategies
Business Resilience
Feasible and Flexible Solutions
Empowerful Leadership
Customer-Centric and Humanised Approach
Integration in Action
Holistic Analysis
Sustained Results
Katia Novaes
Director & Independent Consultant
Our Services
Enterprise Risk Management and Frameworks
Controls Self-Assessments
Our experts can evaluate and strengthen your internal controls environment by applying a defined criteria for design testing and operating effectiveness, identifying vulnerabilities and improvement opportunities, promoting operational efficiency.
Controls Optimisation Reviews
Grounds Professional can uplift a well-established control environment by applying an independent and holistic view of the organisation’s Risk and Controls Matrix, taking into consideration processes, objectives, risks, assertions, controls and compliance with requirements.
Preparation for ISO Certifications and Compliance with Regulatory Standards
Grounds Professional guides organisations through requirements for ISO certifications, audits and industry standards. We offer gap analysis, guidance on appropriate documentation, and training, seeking readiness for a successful certification and compliance to standards.
1:1 Organisational/Career Coach and Mentoring Sessions
Grounds Professional offers 1:1 coaching for career development and leadership. Our sessions provide expert guidance to unlock potential and achieve professional goals.
Educational Workshops
Grounds Professional workshops provide tailored training on risk management, compliance, auditing, and a variety of leadership topics. Led by experts, our sessions enhance awareness, culture, team skills and drive sustained success.
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You have been an amazing leader and a great support to the team, making significant contributions to our Risk Function.
Michael Cunico
Head of Operational Risk
Pepper Money
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