About Exiger
Launched in 2013, Exiger is transforming the fight against fraud and financial crime. Our combination of award-winning, purpose-built technology and practical expertise is helping companies manage the demands of today’s increasingly complex regulatory and risk environment.
11
Global Offices
650+
Employees
35+
Languages Spoken
"The biggest risk for companies today is accepting the status quo."
Executive Chairman, Exiger
Mike Cherkasky
Our Story
Transforming the Fight Against Fraud & Financial Crime
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2013
Launch of Exiger
Michael Cherkasky and Michael Beber launch Exiger with a vision of combining people, process and technology to bring more sustainable solutions to the GRC industry. HSBC becomes the company's first client when Michael Cherkasky is appointed monitor of a $1.9B deferred prosecution agreement. Their initial vision still drives the company today.
2014
Launch of Exiger Advisory
Committed to creating purpose-built solutions to solve the market’s biggest compliance challenges, Exiger launches its Advisory practice backed by a team of former practitioners with deep expertise in financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and anti-corruption. Their practical approach to problem solving immediately sets Exiger apart from traditional consulting shops.
2014
Launch of Exiger Technology
With a view to the future, Exiger is an early investor in and later acquires Outside IQ. This technology becomes the foundation that powers all Exiger solutions. Now known as DDIQ, it is revolutionizing the way companies conduct research across structured and unstructured sources. DDIQ was purpose-built to address the specific challenges and data sets facing risk management professionals today.
2014
Launch of Diligence
Understanding the crucial role due diligence plays in uncovering and mitigating risk, Exiger makes two acquisitions to establish itself in the US and Asia PAC due-diligence markets. Exiger continues to reimagine due diligence with the introduction of DDIQ and process excellence to efficiently deliver high-quality, accurate risk information—allowing clients to make critical business decisions with confidence and speed.
2017
Launch of Exiger Intelligence
In response to the increasing amount and complexity of data our clients are faced with understanding, Exiger Intelligence is born. Leveraging the best of our people, process and technology solutions, Exiger Intelligence is changing the way companies manage risk. Our analytics-led, technology-enabled approach quickly turns data into meaning, allowing our clients to zero in on risk and avoid costly, time-consuming compliance issues.
2017
Exiger Acquires IPSA Canada
Recognizing the growing need for due diligence in the immigration, citizenship and visa industry, Exiger acquires IPSA Canada in 2017. Implementing our innovative, technology-enabled on-boarding and vetting solutions helps both existing and emerging programs modernize their applicant management systems to root out risks and make critical citizenship and residency decisions.
2018
Carrick Capital Investment
In 2018, Exiger announces an $80 million minority-investment by Carrick Capital in order to accelerate its position in the market and scale it’s vision of transforming risk management in the fight against fraud and financial crime.
2018
Exiger Launches Bucharest Office
Further expanding its global presence, Exiger opens its ninth location in Bucharest. Launching its first Center of Excellence in southeastern Europe. The combination of experienced talent and language expertise makes Bucharest the perfect addition to Exiger’s global footprint.
2019
Exiger Acquires Convergent & Launches Federal Solutions
Recognizing the growing demand for transparency across federal supply chains, Exiger acquires Convergent to combine the power of DDIQ with their specialized approach to intelligence analysis and national security. In addition, Exiger launches Federal Solutions in McLean, VA to further increase its support of the federal government.
2019
Exiger Opens Second Center of Excellence in San Antonio, TX
Responding to the market’s growing demand for end-to-end risk management support, Exiger launches a second Center of Excellence in San Antonio, TX. Supporting Exiger’s expanding Managed Services operations, the San Antonio location combines purpose-built technology, practical expertise and process excellence to manage the critical compliance functions for some of the world’s biggest brands.
2020
Exiger Opens an Office is Sydney, Australia
Exiger augments its presence in APAC with the opening of its 11th office in Sydney, Australia expanding its global reach to seven countries on four continents. With consultant fatigue on the rise, Exiger doubles down on its commitment to deliver sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest risk and compliance challenges.
Guiding Principles
Seven principles guide us every day in our work to make the world a safer place to do business.
Expertise
We attract the best and make them better.
Innovation
We refuse to accept the status quo.
Trust
Our clients trust us and we trust each other.
Excellence
It's at the core of everything we do.
Teamwork
We share knowledge, skills and experience.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Courage
We aren't afraid to tackle risk and deliver honest feedback.