Side-by-side comparison
| sideLook | Protiviti Risk Consulting | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Five focused compliance and risk practice areas | Broad consulting portfolio across risk, technology and operations |
| Who does the work | Senior practitioner on every deliverable | Engagement teams of mixed seniority |
| Co-sourcing / outsourcing | Hands-on advisory and program build | Large-scale internal audit co-sourcing and outsourcing |
| Speed to start | Typically within weeks, no staffing queue | Depends on team availability |
| Continuity | Same person across years and audit cycles | Team composition can change between phases |
| Breadth of specialists | Focused expertise; partners brought in as needed | Deep bench across many specialties |
Pricing model
We don't publish fees. Here is how the models differ.
sideLook
- Fixed-scope, project-based pricing
- You pay only for senior expertise
- Defined deliverables and timelines up front
Protiviti Risk Consulting
- Typically time-and-materials or managed-service contracts
- Rates vary by staff level and service line
- Well suited to long-running outsourced functions
When to choose each
Honest scope: sideLook isn't the right fit for every company.
Choose sideLook if…
- You need SOX, ITGC or ERM expertise specifically, not a broad transformation
- You want one accountable senior advisor
- You want to right-size an existing program and give time back to control owners
Choose Protiviti Risk Consulting if…
- You want to outsource your entire internal audit function
- You need many service lines under one master agreement
- You need specialists across many technology domains at once
Not sure which fits? Let's talk.
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