LEAD Consult

A major milestone in data security & risk management

When this project first came to life, the technical challenge was considered nearly impossible. But at LEAD Consult, we specialize in making the complex achievable. Recognizing that many energy trading companies face the same struggle, we decided to take action.

That’s why we teamed up with Equias to develop a more flexible, phased approach to eBO migration—allowing market participants to transition smoothly and at their own pace, without unnecessary risk or disruption.

The challenge & our approach

Traditional migrations are lengthy, risky, and often lock businesses into rigid structures. Our solution? An adaptive, step-by-step framework that empowers companies to:

Upgrade one system at a time – No need for an all-at-once transition
Select the Equias services that match their needs – No wasted resources
Migrate one commodity at a time – Ensuring business continuity
Even transition one trade at a time – Ultimate flexibility for evolving markets

This methodology allows businesses to modernize their post-trade processes, maintain compliance, and increase efficiency—without the stress of a disruptive overhaul.

LEAD Consult: Enabling a smooth transition to eBO

As Equias’ key integration and automation partner, LEAD Consult ensures that every step of the eBO migration is smooth, efficient, and tailored to each client’s needs.

We bring deep expertise in ETRM/CTRM system integration, post-trade automation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that companies can migrate without the headaches of traditional system upgrades.

Seamless integration between trading, nomination, and regulatory reporting systems
Automated workflows that reduce manual processes and increase efficiency
A structured, client-first migration approach that minimizes risks and operational disruptions

With Equias providing the eBO platform, LEAD Consult ensures it works seamlessly in real-world trading environments—so companies can focus on growth, not IT challenges.

A smarter way to migrate: phased, risk-free & efficient

The project is structured into three key phases, ensuring a predictable, reliable, and business-friendly migration:

Building a solid foundation

Ensuring full compatibility with existing ETRM and back-office systems

Strengthening security, automation, and market integration

Testing & validation before Go-Live

Running internal tests to validate system performance, security, and compliance

Refining features in collaboration with industry experts

Phased client migration

Providing structured onboarding tailored to each firm’s needs

Offering flexible adoption options to ensure a smooth transition

This step-by-step approach ensures that businesses can modernize their post-trade processes without disruption, maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency throughout the transition.

Why this matters for energy traders

Regulatory compliance is more complex than ever, and post-trade automation needs to keep up. The Equias eBO migration framework helps companies:

Stay fully compliant with REMIT, EMIR, and MiFID II regulations

Reduce operational costs by eliminating outdated, high-maintenance systems

Scale efficiently without being locked into rigid vendor ecosystems

Optimize compliance reporting with built-in automation

Instead of a stressful, high-risk migration, this approach ensures a smooth, flexible transition that aligns with each company’s operational goals.

“Energy trading companies need solutions that fit their business – not the other way around. Our partnership with Equias allows companies to transition to eBO seamlessly, without disruption or unnecessary complexity.”, Alexander Nikolov, Founder & CEO, LEAD Consult

“Working with Lead Consult is always a pleasure—collaborative, solution-driven, and focused on delivering real business value. Their proactive approach to eBO integrations and migrations has helped significantly de-risk the process for our joint clients, making the transition smoother and more beneficial.”, Hugh Brunswick CEO, Equias B.V.

Looking Ahead: A future-proof approach to post-trade automation

Looking Ahead: A future-proof approach to post-trade automation

The Equias & LEAD Consult partnership is built on a shared vision for a smarter, more adaptable energy trading ecosystem. As market demands evolve, we remain focused on:

Expanding cross-platform integrations for even greater interoperability

Adapting to changing regulatory requirements to keep companies compliant

Further automating workflows to boost operational efficiency

Next time you’re faced with a challenge that seems “impossible” – let’s talk.