Anchorpoint Technology

Consultancy and product development partner

 

Partner with us

Anchorpoint Technology is built on decades of experience creating large-scale systems and teams at some of the UK’s most successful financial services organisations.

Our founders, Chris Bowles and Charlotte Killick-Cole, have both worked in FTSE100, start-up and scale-up organisations, delivering complex change and cutting-edge technology, helping businesses become highly profitable and respected in their fields. Their experience includes senior roles at Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK’s largest D2C investment service, where they led many successful initiatives and projects.

Anchorpoint Technology offers consultancy and product development capabilities to bring this experience to your business.

 

Let our wealth of knowledge lead the way.

Our Services

Product development

  • We specialise in rapidly developing proof of concepts (POCs) and minimum viable products (MVPs), allowing you to test and refine your vision in the real world. We use agile methodologies and best practices to ensure your product is scalable and robust.

    Beyond the initial stages, we provide end-to-end development and implementation services to bring your product to market. Our engineers work closely with UX/UI designers, data scientists, and other experts to create a product that meets your specifications and delights your users.

    If your existing digital estate is slowing you down or not meeting your current needs, we can help modernise and update these legacy systems. Our expertise spans various technologies and industries, enabling us to provide solutions that are efficient and reliable.

Technology strategy

  • We help by setting strategies, reviewing for fitness and architecting for change.

    We also work with you to create and tailor your vision, define your goals, align your objectives and put achievable steps in place to deliver your new product or enhance what you already have in your chosen marketplace.

Change management infrastructure

  • We help you build the change management infrastructure your growth demands. Our in-depth process audits uncover bottlenecks and inefficiencies, tailored to your organisation’s unique trajectory. We don't just provide recommendations – we partner with you to design robust change frameworks and essential tools like Terms of Reference, prioritisation criteria, and process flows.

    We can provide tailored workshops/training, strategic team formation, robust system/process implementation, and communication support – maximising efficiency and adoption.

Resourcing & leadership

  • Leadership through experience, knowledge, and pragmatism, we offer fractional CTO and change management as a lower-cost alternative for organisations that need strong leadership on a flexible basis.

    Our resourcing solutions pair your organisation with highly skilled engineers, change managers, and other professionals. Whether it’s for a critical project milestone or ongoing operations, with a flexible engagement model we provide staffing solutions tailored to your unique requirements.

Delivery risk mitigation

  • We perform detailed project audits and reviews to evaluate your project's health and suggest a course of corrective action.

    Should your project require a complete turnaround, we devise comprehensive plans to get things back on track. This includes scrutinising timelines, reallocating resources, and revising strategies to ensure a successful delivery.

    We also offer delivery partner investigations, providing you with an unbiased and thorough analysis of your external partners. By assessing the capability, reliability, and alignment with your objectives, we help you make informed decisions for a smoother project execution.

Training

  • With a proven track record of creating, leading, and nurturing teams of varying sizes across multiple functions, we offer new managers valuable insight into building successful, high-quality teams. Our experience is hands-on and our advice is practical and easy to implement.

Previous Ventures

  • We have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative platforms for FinTechs and IFAs, leveraging API custody solutions like SECCL. These projects consistently deliver unique selling propositions, regulatory compliance, and streamlined development.

  • We turn around failing programmes.

    Our expertise includes conducting in-depth audits, developing strategic realignment plans, and coordinating diverse teams (technology, change management, legal, procurement) to achieve success within complex environments.

  • We have partnered with clients to develop tailored migration plans that address their specific needs. Our goal is to minimise risk and disruption to ensure a smooth transition, protecting both reputation and business operations.

  • We understand the unique needs of discretionary fund management.

    Our experience includes building the essential tools for the management of high-net-worth investors’ wealth: fund switching, rebalancing, trading, and detailed reporting for optimal portfolio management.

  • We understand the complexities of financial regulation.

    We have built a robust, CASS-compliant asset management platform for a high-net-worth broker. Our solution prioritised client money protection, seamless payment integrations, and a full suite of investment tools and reconciliation capabilities. We worked with the regulator to obtain the necessary permissions for the platform, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and administration requirements.

  • Our experience includes developing specialised financial CRM and Line of Business systems to streamline workflow for maximum efficiency. We have built intuitive client portals and mobile apps with features like secure messaging and document management, facilitating good communication and elevating the client experience.

  • We drive digital transformation.

    Our work has included creating a mobile-first applications system for complex investment onboarding, complete with KYC/AML integration, digital signatures, and payments – streamlining complex processes within a previously paper-based marketplace.

  • We build the infrastructure for seamless trading.

    Our expertise includes building an international securities trading system with distributed real-time architecture. This enabled sub-millisecond latency and real-time pricing, powering a core component of a FTSE100 D2C investment platform.

  • We had a hand in shaping the UK's financial landscape for cash savers.

    Our expertise was key in delivering the nation's largest savings platform – a complex digital solution seamlessly integrating with existing systems and diverse partner networks.

Let’s work together

As a boutique consultancy, we’re always looking for new opportunities, both here in the UK and internationally. We'd love to collaborate with you, so please get in touch and we can discuss how best to bring your vision to life.