Understanding the Road Ahead

Swaps are widely regarded as one of the major contributors to the most troubled economy since the great depression. The Dodd-Frank Act and resulting regulations designed to address these problems place significant requirements on those who transact in OTC swaps. Energy trading organizations seeking to comply will see significant implications for their existing people, processes, and technology, as well as meaningful associated capital and operating costs. Updates may not be easily implemented, so organizations will need to move swiftly to address any gaps in existing capabilities.

How Structure Can Help You Prepare to Comply with Dodd-Frank

Structure has developed a proven methodology to assist its clients in complying with Dodd-Frank including:

• Identifying in-scope instruments
• Determining classification (Swap Dealer, Major Swap Participant, Non-SD, MSP)
• Identifying applicable rules
• Performing an assessment to identify gaps between requirements and existing capabilities
• Building an understanding of gap significance to aid in advocacy efforts
• Developing a plan to implement chosen solutions
• Implementing chosen solutions across people, processes, and technology
• Providing hands-on project management approach that avoids the pitfalls of content-free project management
• Managing change through communication and training to promote organizational buy-in and realization of the desired Dodd-Frank compliance capabilities

How Structure is Different

Structure focuses exclusively on the energy industry and has experience working with a wide variety of energy companies ranging from energy marketers to vertically integrated utilities. Our differentiators include:

We understand the regulations
High performing and seasoned staff with deep subject matter expertise on Dodd-Frank requirements and its effect on a company's people, processes, and technology.

We understand your business
Extensive and diverse energy industry and consulting experience ranging from trading to scheduling, risk control, quantitative analysis, credit, financial accounting, and settlements.

We understand your technology
Unmatched system experience and vendor-neutral viewpoint to provide optimal solutions for our clients. This includes the ability to deliver custom solutions through our Software Solutions Unit if existing products in the marketplace are unable to meet defined needs.

We have done it before
Proven and reusable Dodd-Frank Compliance methodology.

• Hands-on project management approach, avoiding the pitfalls of content-free project management
• Established capabilities in reviewing and establishing an organization’s IT vision, architecture and future roadmap
• Proven and reusable methodology related to ETRM System Selection and Implementations
• Expertise in business design, change management and organizational design projects defining end-to-end business, operational capabilities across front, middle, and back offices