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EPC Group

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About EPC Group

EPC Group is a Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997 (originally Enterprise Project Consulting, renamed EPC Group in 2005). 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting experience. EPC Group historically held the distinction of being the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program's retirement. Because Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework, EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Public clients include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman. 6,500+ SharePoint implementations, 1,500+ Power BI deployments, 500+ Microsoft Fabric implementations, 70+ Fortune 500 organizations served, 11,000+ enterprise engagements, 200+ Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft 365 consultants on staff.

About Errin O'Connor

Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP multiple years, first awarded 2003. 4× Microsoft Press bestselling author of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (MS Press 2007), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (MS Press 2011), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams/Pearson 2014), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (MS Press 2018).

Original SharePoint Beta Team member (Project Tahoe). Original Power BI Beta Team member (Project Crescent). FedRAMP framework contributor. Worked with U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra on the Obama administration's 25-Point Plan to reform federal IT, and with NASA CIO Chris Kemp as Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project. Speaker at Microsoft Ignite, SharePoint Conference, KMWorld, and DATAVERSITY.

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EPC Group builds SOC 2 compliant Power BI analytics for banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, and insurance firms. We deliver risk dashboards, FINRA/SEC regulatory reporting, fraud detection analytics, and portfolio performance reporting — with row-level security, data lineage, and audit trail documentation built in from day one.

Key Facts

  • 1,500+ Power BI deployments completed by EPC Group.
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, FINRA recordkeeping, SEC retention, Basel III reporting.
  • Row-level security (RLS) restricts data access to each user's authorized scope.
  • Power BI F-SKU capacity: F2 ($263/mo), F4 ($526/mo), F64 ($5,257/mo).
  • Microsoft Solutions Partner — Data & AI designation. 29 years of Microsoft consulting.

Financial Services Power BI | SOC 2 Compliant Analytics

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SOC 2 Type II Compliant Analytics

Power BI for Financial Services

Enterprise-grade, SOC 2 compliant Power BI solutions for banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, and financial institutions. From trading analytics and risk modeling to regulatory reporting and fraud detection.

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35%
Faster Reporting
Reduction in regulatory report generation time
60%
Fraud Reduction
Improvement in fraud detection accuracy with AI models
$3M+
Annual Savings
Average compliance cost reduction through automation
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Dashboard availability for mission-critical trading analytics
75+
Financial Clients
SOC 2
Type II Compliant
FINRA/SEC
Reporting Expertise
29 years
Financial Services IT
Financial Analytics

Comprehensive Financial Services Analytics

Purpose-built analytics solutions addressing the critical needs of financial institutions: trading intelligence, risk management, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Trading & Portfolio Analytics

Real-time trading dashboards with position tracking, P&L attribution, and risk-adjusted performance metrics. Monitor portfolio exposure, sector allocation, and benchmark comparisons across asset classes.

Real-time position and P&L tracking
Portfolio risk-adjusted return analysis (Sharpe, Sortino)
Sector and asset class allocation monitoring
Benchmark comparison and alpha attribution
Trade execution quality analytics

Risk Modeling & Management

Comprehensive risk dashboards covering credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. Value-at-Risk (VaR) calculations, stress testing visualization, and counterparty exposure monitoring.

Value-at-Risk (VaR) dashboards with historical and Monte Carlo models
Credit risk scoring and probability of default tracking
Counterparty exposure and concentration risk monitoring
Stress testing scenario visualization
Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and NSFR tracking

Fraud Detection Dashboards

AI-powered fraud detection analytics with transaction anomaly scoring, suspicious activity pattern identification, and real-time alert dashboards. Reduce false positives while catching fraudulent transactions faster.

Transaction anomaly scoring and flagging
Pattern recognition for suspicious activity reports (SARs)
Geospatial fraud heat maps by region and branch
False positive rate reduction analytics
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance monitoring

Regulatory Reporting

Automated regulatory report generation for FINRA, SEC, OCC, and CFPB requirements. Dashboards for Basel III/IV capital adequacy, Dodd-Frank compliance, and SOX reporting with full audit trails.

FINRA Rule 4210 margin requirement tracking
SEC Form 13F and Regulation SHO reporting
Basel III/IV capital adequacy ratio dashboards
Dodd-Frank compliance monitoring
SOX financial controls attestation tracking
Security & Compliance

Enterprise-Grade Financial Data Protection

Every Power BI deployment is designed for SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, and GLBA compliance with comprehensive security controls, audit capabilities, and regulatory examination readiness.

SOC 2 Type II Architecture

Every deployment follows SOC 2 Type II controls with encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and continuous monitoring.

Role-Based Access Controls

Granular row-level security ensuring traders, analysts, compliance officers, and executives see only authorized data.

Comprehensive Audit Trails

Full audit logging of data access, report views, exports, and modifications for regulatory examination readiness.

PCI-DSS Compliance

Payment card data handled per PCI-DSS standards with tokenization, encryption, and access controls.

Data Loss Prevention

Microsoft Purview DLP policies and sensitivity labels prevent unauthorized export of client financial data.

Penetration Testing

All deployments undergo security review and penetration testing before production release.

Capabilities

Financial Analytics Features

Purpose-built features for financial institutions, from real-time market data integration to AI-powered credit scoring and executive board reporting.

Revenue & Fee Analytics

Track fee income, net interest margin, and revenue across business lines with drill-down to individual products and clients.

  • Net interest margin trending
  • Fee income by product line
  • Client profitability analysis
  • Revenue forecast vs. actual

Client 360 Dashboards

Unified view of client relationships across deposits, lending, investments, and advisory services for relationship managers.

  • Client wallet share analysis
  • Cross-sell opportunity identification
  • Relationship profitability scoring
  • Client attrition risk alerts

AI-Powered Insights

Machine learning models for credit scoring, churn prediction, and next-best-action recommendations embedded directly in Power BI.

  • Predictive credit default models
  • Client churn prediction scoring
  • Next-best-action recommendations
  • Anomaly detection for unusual activity

Executive & Board Reporting

Board-ready dashboards with KPI scorecards, strategic initiative tracking, and peer comparison benchmarks.

  • Board presentation-ready reports
  • Strategic KPI scorecards
  • Peer institution benchmarking
  • Quarterly performance packages

Real-Time Market Data

Streaming market data integration for live pricing, index tracking, and economic indicator monitoring.

  • Live market price feeds
  • Economic indicator dashboards
  • Yield curve visualization
  • Foreign exchange rate monitoring

Compliance Monitoring

Continuous compliance monitoring dashboards tracking regulatory requirements, policy adherence, and audit findings.

  • Regulation change tracking
  • Policy compliance scorecards
  • Audit finding remediation tracking
  • Regulatory exam preparation
Use Cases

Financial Services Analytics Solutions

Proven Power BI solutions for every financial services segment, from commercial banking and wealth management to capital markets and regulatory compliance.

Commercial Banking Analytics

Enterprise-wide dashboards for commercial banks covering loan portfolio performance, deposit growth, net interest margin, credit quality, and branch performance. Track commercial loan pipelines and portfolio concentration risk.

Loan portfolio quality
Deposit growth tracking
Branch profitability
Credit concentration risk

Wealth Management & Advisory

Client-facing portfolio performance dashboards, AUM tracking, fee revenue analytics, and advisor productivity metrics. Support fiduciary reporting requirements with automated performance attribution.

AUM growth tracking
Advisor productivity
Fee revenue analysis
Client retention rates

Capital Markets & Trading

Real-time trading floor dashboards with position management, P&L attribution, risk limits monitoring, and trade execution analytics. Integrate with Bloomberg, Reuters, and internal order management systems.

Real-time P&L tracking
Risk limit monitoring
Execution quality metrics
Desk-level analytics

Credit Risk Management

Credit risk dashboards tracking loan loss reserves, probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD). Automate CECL (Current Expected Credit Losses) reporting.

PD/LGD/EAD modeling
CECL reserve tracking
Loan loss forecasting
Concentration limits

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

AML compliance dashboards tracking Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC) completion rates, and transaction monitoring alert disposition.

SAR filing metrics
KYC completion rates
Alert disposition tracking
Risk rating distribution

Mortgage & Lending Analytics

End-to-end mortgage pipeline dashboards from application through closing. Track loan origination volume, pull-through rates, processing times, and HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) reporting.

Pipeline volume tracking
Pull-through rates
Processing cycle times
HMDA compliance
System Integration

Seamless Financial System Connectivity

Native integration with core banking platforms, market data providers, risk systems, and trading platforms for a unified view of your financial operations.

Core Banking

Integration with major core banking platforms for account, transaction, and customer data.

  • FIS/Fiserv connectivity
  • Jack Henry integration
  • Temenos T24 data access
  • nCino lending platform

Market Data

Real-time and historical market data feeds from leading financial data providers.

  • Bloomberg Terminal API
  • Refinitiv/Reuters feeds
  • S&P Capital IQ
  • Moody's Analytics

Risk Systems

Integration with enterprise risk management and compliance platforms.

  • Moody's RiskCalc
  • SAS Risk Management
  • Axioma portfolio risk
  • Wolters Kluwer OneSumX

Trading Platforms

Order management and execution management system connectivity.

  • Charles River IMS
  • Bloomberg AIM
  • Eze Software
  • FlexTrade integration
Why EPC Group

Financial Services Analytics Expertise You Can Trust

With deep financial services domain expertise and 29 years of Microsoft technology experience, EPC Group is the partner of choice for regulated financial institutions requiring enterprise-grade Power BI implementations.

Financial Services Specialization

Deep domain expertise in banking, capital markets, insurance, and wealth management analytics with dedicated financial services consultants.

Compliance-First Architecture

Every solution architected for SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GLBA, and industry-specific regulatory requirements from initial design.

29 years Financial IT

Extensive experience serving Fortune 500 banks, broker-dealers, and asset managers with enterprise-grade analytics solutions.

System Integration Expertise

Proven integration with core banking, trading platforms, risk systems, and market data providers.

Ready to Transform Financial Analytics?

Schedule a free consultation with our financial services analytics experts to discuss your institution's needs and compliance requirements.

  • Free 30-minute consultation
  • SOC 2 compliance assessment
  • Regulatory reporting review
  • Custom analytics roadmap
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Transform Your Financial Analytics Today

Join leading financial institutions using EPC Group's Power BI solutions for compliant, real-time analytics that drive better business decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does EPC Group ensure SOC 2 compliance for financial analytics?

EPC Group configures Power BI environments with row-level security (RLS), sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, and audit logging aligned to SOC 2 Type II trust service criteria. Every implementation includes a compliance validation checklist reviewed by our governance team.

What financial reporting dashboards can Power BI deliver?

Power BI supports real-time P&L statements, balance sheet analytics, cash flow forecasting, risk exposure dashboards, regulatory reporting (Basel III, Dodd-Frank), portfolio performance tracking, and client-facing embedded analytics — all with drill-through capabilities and automated refresh.

Can Power BI handle real-time financial data from multiple sources?

Yes. Power BI supports DirectQuery and composite models connecting to SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Bloomberg feeds, trading platforms, and core banking systems simultaneously. EPC Group optimizes these connections for sub-second refresh on dashboards serving thousands of concurrent users.

What is row-level security and why does it matter for financial services?

Row-level security (RLS) restricts data access at the row level based on user identity — ensuring traders only see their portfolios, branch managers only see their locations, and compliance officers see aggregated views. It is a regulatory requirement for financial data governance.

How much does a Power BI implementation for financial services cost?

Financial services Power BI implementations typically range from $50K-$250K. A focused executive dashboard suite runs $50K-$100K, while a full enterprise analytics platform with Fabric, governance, and embedded analytics runs $150K-$250K.

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Power BI for Financial Services: SOC 2 Analytics

EPC Group builds SOC 2 compliant Power BI analytics for banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, and insurance firms. We deliver risk dashboards, FINRA/SEC regulatory reporting, fraud detection analytics, and portfolio performance reporting — with row-level security, data lineage, and audit trail documentation built in from day one.

Key facts

  • 1,500+ Power BI deployments completed by EPC Group.
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, FINRA recordkeeping, SEC retention, Basel III reporting.
  • Row-level security (RLS) restricts data access to each user's authorized scope.
  • Power BI F-SKU capacity: F2 ($263/mo), F4 ($526/mo), F64 ($5,257/mo).
  • Microsoft Solutions Partner — Data & AI designation. 29 years of Microsoft consulting.

Financial services analytics capabilities

Power BI covers the full range of financial analytics use cases. Below are the most common patterns EPC Group implements for financial services clients.

  • Real-time P&L statements — live profit and loss dashboards connected to general ledger data.
  • Balance sheet analytics — interactive asset and liability views with drill-through to transaction level.
  • Cash flow forecasting — 13-week rolling cash forecast from AP, AR, and treasury data.
  • Risk exposure dashboards — credit risk, market risk, and counterparty exposure views with alert thresholds.
  • Regulatory reporting — Basel III, Dodd-Frank, FINRA recordkeeping, and SEC compliance dashboards.
  • Portfolio performance — fund and portfolio performance vs. benchmark, attribution analysis.
  • Fraud detection analytics — transaction pattern monitoring with anomaly detection scoring.

Compliance architecture for financial services

Compliance is not a feature in financial services Power BI — it is the architecture. EPC Group builds it in from day one.

  • Row-level security (RLS) — traders see only their portfolios. Branch managers see only their locations. Compliance officers see aggregated views. All enforced at the semantic model level.
  • Object-level security (OLS) — hide sensitive measures (bonus calculations, proprietary pricing) from unauthorized users.
  • Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels — classify Power BI datasets and reports by sensitivity level. Restrict sharing of "Confidential" labeled reports.
  • Audit logging — all report access, dataset refresh events, and sharing actions logged in Microsoft Purview Audit.
  • Data lineage — full lineage from source system through dataflow to semantic model to report — required for SOC 2 audit evidence.

Power BI capacity for financial services

Financial services Power BI environments have high performance and compliance requirements. Capacity sizing matters.

  • F2 ($263/mo) — small workloads. Up to ~30 reports. 4 GB memory.
  • F4 ($526/mo) — mid-market. Refresh windows under 10 minutes. Suitable for most regional bank analytics.
  • F64 ($5,257/mo) — enterprise scale with full Fabric stack: lakehouse, real-time intelligence, and Copilot.

Direct Lake mode has changed financial services Power BI economics. Semantic models query OneLake-resident Parquet files at near-Import-mode speed — without scheduled refresh windows. A Fortune 500 financial firm that migrated from a 30-minute Import refresh now queries the same data in under 800 ms.

FINRA compliance and Power BI

FINRA Rule 17a-4 requires broker-dealers to retain business communications and records in a compliant format for specified periods. Power BI reporting for FINRA clients requires:

  • Data source connections to FINRA-compliant recordkeeping systems.
  • Retention of report snapshots for the required holding period.
  • Audit logs for all report access by registered representatives.
  • Segregation of duties — report authors cannot modify the compliance data they report on.

Frequently asked questions

Is Power BI SOC 2 compliant?

Power BI itself is SOC 2 Type II certified by Microsoft. Building SOC 2 compliant analytics for your organization requires additional configuration: RLS, sensitivity labels, audit logging, data lineage documentation, and appropriate capacity sizing. EPC Group provides all of this as part of a financial services Power BI deployment.

Can Power BI handle real-time financial data?

Yes. Power BI supports real-time data via Direct Lake mode (queries OneLake Parquet files), DirectQuery mode (queries source systems live), and streaming datasets (real-time event streams via Azure Event Hubs or Power BI REST API).

What is Direct Lake mode and why does it matter for financial services?

Direct Lake mode queries Parquet files in OneLake at near-Import-mode speed without scheduled refresh. For financial services, this means dashboards stay current without a 30-minute refresh window. EPC Group's Fortune 500 case: 30-minute refresh → under 800 ms query time after Direct Lake migration.

How does Power BI handle row-level security for financial services?

RLS is defined in Power BI Desktop using DAX filter expressions. Roles map to Azure AD security groups. Traders see only their books. Branch managers see only their locations. Compliance officers see aggregated totals. RLS applies at the semantic model level — regardless of how the report is accessed.

Does EPC Group have FINRA experience?

Yes. EPC Group has implemented Power BI analytics for broker-dealers and FINRA-regulated organizations. We configure compliant recordkeeping connections, audit logging, and segregation of duties — and document the compliance architecture for FINRA examination.

Start your financial services Power BI project

Talk to an EPC Group Power BI architect specializing in financial services. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.