Upgraded to the CERRIX cloud platform: Empowering First-Line ownership & real-time insights
Written by Ranushka Garib
We at BR1GHT are proud to highlight the successful implementation of our partner CERRIX’s GRC platform at Stater, a leading mortgage service provider in the Netherlands.
Managing over €330 billion in assets for major financial institutions like ABN AMRO, ING, and ASR, Stater faced challenges in standardizing risk and compliance processes across diverse teams. Initially, their risk management activities were largely manual, relying on Excel sheets, documents, and emails. Recognizing the need for a more integrated approach, Stater took its first digital step in 2017 by adopting an on-premise version of CERRIX, which helped formalize second-line activities like control testing and evidence collection.
In 2024, Stater transitioned to CERRIX’s cloud-based platform to better support its compliance ambitions and growing risk complexity. This strategic move aimed to bring risk management closer to the business and empower the first line of defense with real-time insights and better control execution. Managers now have access to real-time dashboards, allowing them to track progress independently and integrate risk management into daily operations.
Petra Pannevis, Manager Risk Management at Stater, noted, “CERRIX helps us standardize our processes and improve consistency. For example, we no longer have to manually remind colleagues to update their risk management actions—it’s now automated. That saves time and ensures things don’t fall through the cracks.”
With its expanded use of CERRIX, Stater is reinforcing trust with its banking partners by achieving a high level of assurance maturity. The company is among the first in the Netherlands to pursue full-scope SOC 2, extending beyond security and continuity to include privacy, confidentiality, and processing integrity.
For a comprehensive overview of Stater’s journey with CERRIX, please visit the full success story on CERRIX’s website.
If you’re interested in learning more about how CERRIX’s GRC platform can benefit your organization, feel free to contact us at BR1GHT. We’re here to provide insights and support tailored to your needs.
