What Does Reviva Do?
Let’s go back to 2021, when the idea for Reviva was born. My goal was to start a recruitment company that wasn’t just another recruitment company. With over 30,000 agencies registered in the UK, according to www.newmillennia.co.uk, many of which likely focus on tech recruitment, I wanted Reviva to stand out with a unique identity.
I studied UK businesses that had successfully differentiated themselves, recalling companies known for their charitable efforts, space recruitment, and specialization in Microsoft technologies. Their focus on a niche allowed them to excel through deep knowledge and targeted expertise. My early recruitment training taught me that specialization is key to high performance. While generalists can succeed, the top performers I’ve seen were always hyper-specialists.
So, what if we built a business around this hyper-specialism? This approach ensures everyone in our company works towards the same goals. While we might lose some business, the clients we do serve will benefit from our deep understanding and immediate impact.
We had our plan. Next, we needed to choose our specialization.
Reviva’s mission became clear:
- Focus on a niche
- Target a growing domain
- Enter a market with limited competition
- Address a subject where we can make a significant impact
- Choose a topic relatable to everyone, not just our customers
- Find a way to give back
Reflecting on my decade of experience, I noticed a common thread among my clients: many were software vendors in Risk Management. Researching further, I discovered significant challenges in regulations and compliance within financial services and capital markets, from customer onboarding to market abuse.
Statistics on crime and fraud in the UK, especially exacerbated by the pandemic, highlighted a growing need for robust solutions. As digital transactions increased, so did the opportunities for fraud. The pressure on digital money, crypto, and blockchain to comply with regulations also indicated a ripe market.
Searching for recruiters in the Regulatory Technology (RegTech) domain revealed minimal competition. Within minutes, I decided to specialize in RegTech. Thus, Reviva, dedicated to combating financial crime, was born (later adapted to “deorganizing crime”).
Our vision is to make the digital world a safer place for business. RegTech’s robust nature, with mandatory regulations for digital risk and fraud detection software, aligned perfectly with our goals. From day one, we’ve helped software vendors hire top talent in KYC(B), AML, EDD, CDD, ID&V, UBOs, PEPs, Sanctions, OCR, CTF, GRC, EMIR, MiFIR, MiFID, PDS2, VASPS, and supported SMF16/17 leaders with technology solutions.
Expanding our focus from financial crime to broader crime-fighting, we assist software companies in developing forensic, intelligence, and data-driven products to combat crime. Our mission remains steadfast: to support businesses in deorganizing crime and making fraudsters redundant.
