Flexible TPRM
Engagement Models
Choose the TPRM engagement model that fits your operating and compliance requirements — platform-only, service-backed, or outcome-driven.
Three Models. One Platform.
Whether you want full control, expert-managed delivery, or a targeted one-off assessment — Crest has an engagement model built for your team.
Managed Services
For organisations seeking outcomes without additional operational overhead. We manage third-party risk execution end-to-end, backed by our platform. You still get access to the platform.
For organisations seeking scale, control, and internal ownership of the TPRM process. You manage the full third-party risk lifecycle using our TPRM platform.
Diligence Reports
For targeted screening and focused due diligence to support specific vendor decisions. A focused, one-off risk assessment — no subscriptions, no long-term commitment.
Compare Risk Coverage &
Engagement Scope
Compare tool ownership, service depth, monitoring scope, and compliance outcomes — and select the model that fits your organisation's risk posture.
Platform Only Self-managed · Full control
Self-Managed | Managed Services Expert-delivered · Outcome-driven
⭐ Most Popular | One-Time Report Targeted · No commitment
On-Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Due Diligence Process | |||
| Who Runs the Process | Client Team | Crest Team | Crest Team |
| Platform Access | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Third-Party Onboarding | Self | Jointly | Crest |
| Screening | Self | Crest | Crest |
| Questionnaire Management | Self | Jointly | — |
| Evidence & Document Repository | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Advanced Features | |||
| Dashboards & Risk Views | ✓ | ✓ | Snapshot |
| Continuous Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Alerts & Risk Triggers | ✓ | Crest Monitored | — |
| Audit Trail & Logs | ✓ | ✓ | Report |
| Regulatory / Audit Readiness | ✓ | ✓ | Report Driven |
| Support Model | Platform Support | Dedicated Risk Support | Engagement-Based |
| Ideal Use Case | |||
| Primary Use Case | Automate internal TPRM process | Managed delivery by TPRM experts | Targeted due diligence by experts |
| Team Size | Internal risk / procurement / compliance team | Lean team; Crest handles screening & tracking | Risk team is lean or overstretched |
| Vendor Volumes | Medium to high onboarding volumes | Turnaround time is critical | Board / audit committee request |
| Reporting Needs | Centralised dashboards & audit trails | Clean senior management reporting | M&A or strategic supplier evaluation |
| Process Maturity | Structured workflows over spreadsheets | Regulatory pressure, limited bandwidth | Pilot engagement before full rollout |
| TPRM Maturity | Prefers ownership over outsourcing | Complex, cross-border, high-risk vendors | Periodic vendor re-validation |
| Request Access | ★ Talk to Us | Request Report | |