SureStep is a Global GRC & Financial Crimes Advisory, and Solution Specialist, Guiding Organizations Toward Success

We've Been Increasing Business Value and Transforming Companies into Better Corporate Citizens Since 2009

A SureStep to Your Organizational Goals

Our team of GRC, Financial Crimes, and data industry experts has decades of experience creating, implementing, and integrating systems in over 26 countries. We've worked with 100+ clients across various industries, from financial services to manufacturing, and completed more projects than some of the world's largest firms with an untarnished record of success.

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We Have an Efficient, Agile, and Flexible Process — For Proven Success

And, we stick with you from start to finish.
1

Consultation

Understanding your business goals and then align them with your risk and compliance challenges.

2

Solution

We devise the best strategies and select the most appropriate tools to ensure your business success.

3

Implementation

We implement your GRC and/or Financial Crimes strategy across the organization using the selected toolset.

4

Optimization

We optimize your operations with advisory, support and managed services.

Meet the Founder Behind SureStep

Mike started SureStep in 2009 with a vision and goal to help organizations better manage risk and compliance. He has an extensive background in tech, virtual sales, risk management and compliance. Driven by a passion for excellence and a stellar work ethic, Mike embraces the complexities of transforming organizations with a wide scope of understanding and patience. In addition to leading the SureStep team, Mike is a sought after speaker as an expert in the GRC/ESG space.

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SureStep Management Team

Meet the SureStep team - a group of experienced professionals who bring together deep expertise in strategy, risk, compliance, data, finance, and operations.

With diverse backgrounds spanning global consulting, technology, and financial services, our team is united by a commitment to delivering tailored, end-to-end support. Together, we ensure that every engagement is guided by insight, precision, and a focus on your success.

Michael Gibbs
CEO, SureStep
Canada

Mike is a recognized leader in risk and compliance transformation, serving as CEO of SureStep for more than 14 years. He has built SureStep into a trusted global partner for advisory and technology implementation, supporting organizations with IBM, SAS, ServiceNow, and ESG platforms. His background includes senior roles in analytics, business development, and enterprise software across Canada and North America.

Darryl Ivan
Sales Director, Risk Advisory
Canada

Darryl is a seasoned risk executive with over two decades of leadership across banking, insurance, and technology. He has served as CRO for multiple financial institutions and held senior roles at SAS, EY, and RBC, driving large-scale risk transformation and regulatory programs. Today, he advises clients on implementing cutting-edge risk technology solutions in North America and beyond.

Tony Wilson
Sales Director, APAC
New Zealand

Tony is an accomplished business development and client director specializing in risk, compliance, and enterprise technology solutions. Over his career, he has guided complex IT and risk transformation programs with organizations such as Systems Advisory Services (SAS IT), Practiv, and Datacom. Based in Auckland, he now leads SureStep’s Asia Pacific sales and client growth initiatives.

Anthony Franklin
Solutions Sales Executive
United States

Anthony is a technology and business executive with a track record of building data-driven solutions across industries. He has held leadership roles at Red Hat, Microsoft, and SAS, while also founding and advising companies in sports analytics, financial risk, and sales innovation. His passion lies in bridging advanced analytics with practical business impact.

Rick Vasicek
Solutions Sales Executive
United States

Rick is an accomplished leader in enterprise risk management, specializing in financial services sales, advisory, and compliance solutions. With senior leadership experience at SAS, Moody’s, and Kamakura, he has built global teams and driven growth across EMEA and North America. He is passionate about helping institutions navigate evolving regulatory and market challenges with data-driven solutions.

Robert Wright
Stategic Advisor
Netherlands

Robert serves as Strategic Advisor to the CEO of SureStep, where he focuses on enterprise strategy and client success. Drawing on deep experience in data governance, data management, and software development, he helps organizations translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into actionable strategies and scalable solutions.

Stacie Heffern
Head of Operations
Canada

Stacie brings extensive experience in operations and business process management, with a proven record of driving efficiency, improving client outcomes, and leading high-performing teams. At SureStep, she manages day-to-day operations and supports delivery excellence across risk and compliance programs. Her background spans financial services technology, business analysis, and client service leadership.

Our Partners

We work in partnership with a variety of solutions, platforms, and cloud providers across the world to help achieve your goals in the areas of: Risk and Compliance, Cloud and Technology and Integration Solutions.

SureStep is demonstrating our commitment to sustainability by signing     The Climate Pledge. Co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, The Climate Pledge is a commitment by companies to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 — a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.

By signing The Climate Pledge, SureStep agrees to:

  • Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions regularly
  • Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through fundamental business changes and innovations
  • Neutralize any remaining emissions with additional, quantifiable, objective, permanent, and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040
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We Can Give You Better Outcomes and Better Value

SureStep is known for offering higher-quality outcomes at a greater value. Through our partnerships with leading vendors, we can offer the best solutions, platforms and cloud providers to help you succeed. Let us help you build trust and improve business.

Career Opportunities

Are you an experienced GRC, Risk, Compliance, or Financial Crimes professional who thrives on guiding organizations toward success?

No available openings at the moment. But, if you feel you’d be the perfect candidate.

Email us your resume at info@surestepsi.com