Operational Risk Management in US
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Introduction to Operational Risk Management (ORM):
Operational risk refers to the potential for loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, systems, people, or external events. iTech GRC specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for Operational Risk Management, helping organizations identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that could hinder their operations.
The iTech GRC Approach:
Our team at iTech GRC is dedicated to helping businesses develop and implement effective Operational Risk Management strategies. We believe in a proactive approach that involves:
Risk Identification: Understanding the landscape of potential risks is the first step. We work closely with organizations to identify both internal and external factors that may pose a threat to their operations.
Risk Assessment: Once identified, iTech GRC employs robust risk assessment methodologies to evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of each risk. This allows businesses to prioritize their focus on the most critical areas.
Mitigation Strategies: Our experts collaborate with clients to develop tailored mitigation strategies. These strategies may include process improvements, technology enhancements, and employee training to minimize the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
Continuous Monitoring and Reporting: Operational risks are dynamic and can evolve over time. iTech GRC advocates for continuous monitoring and reporting to ensure that businesses are equipped to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging risks.
Industry Insights and Best Practices:
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry insights and best practices in Operational Risk Management. iTech GRC provides regular updates on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and innovative solutions to keep your organization ahead of the curve.
Success Stories and Case Studies:
Learn from the experiences of businesses that have successfully implemented iTech GRC's Operational Risk Management solutions. Our case studies showcase real-world examples of organizations overcoming challenges and achieving operational excellence through effective risk management.
Interactive Learning and Training:
Explore our interactive resources and training materials designed to enhance your team's understanding of operational risk. iTech GRC believes in empowering organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of operational risk.
At iTech GRC, we are committed to helping businesses in the United States build resilience and achieve sustainable success through effective Operational Risk Management. Stay tuned for regular updates, insights, and practical tips to strengthen your organization's risk management framework.
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Why is risk management essential in the financial world?
In the financial world, risk is inseparable from return. Financial risk management occurs when an investor analyses the potential for losses in an investment and takes the appropriate action depending on the investment objectives and risk tolerance.
What is risk management?
Risk management identifies, assesses, and controls strategic, financial, security, and legal risks of an organization’s capital. These risks can arise from multiple sources like legal liabilities, accidents, economic uncertainties, natural disasters, strategic management errors, technology risk management, etc.
In the financial world, risk is inseparable from return. Financial risk management occurs when an investor analyses the potential for losses in an investment and takes the appropriate action depending on the investment objectives and risk tolerance.
In the financial world, investing is essential while keeping in mind its repercussions and the techniques of risk management. Trading with proper planning results in excellent and profitable returns; for that to happen, financial risk management holds a prominent place in the entire journey.
Five steps of the risk management process
The risk management process involves a series of steps for effective management. This framework includes five basic steps, which are listed below –
Risk identification – The initial step is to identify the exact type of risk for the business to take apt measurements. There are many threats, like environmental, regulatory, legal, market, etc.
Analyze the risk – After identifying the risk, the risk’s scope must be determined to place the focus points. Risk analysis also helps highlight the common issues that cause such risk situations.
Risk assessment – Before taking any action, one needs to prioritize and rank the level of risk depending on its severity. Risk assessment allows exposure to a holistic view of risks to an organization. Risk can be assessed based on two types – qualitative and quantitative.
Risk treatment – Once the risk priorities have been set, it’s time to eliminate them with definite strategies and proper execution. This is best done by contacting the experts of that particular risk type. If you are looking for any financial risk experts focusing on investments, trade, the stock market, etc., our SEBI registered research analyst Ashutosh Bhardwaj and his Logical Nivesh team will help you find an effective solution.
Risk monitoring – Keeping a constant check on risks and their solutions is essential to maintain efficiency. Some risks cannot be eliminated, primarily financial and environmental. Therefore, monitoring them with an expert’s advice helps find accurate solutions to reduce their impact.
Financial risk management strategies
Managing financial risk is essential for individuals and companies to operate productively within the economy and the financial system.
Risk avoidance – It involves avoiding the activities that end up in risk formation. For example, eliminating the use of credit for any purchases.
For corporates, activities like expanding operations in areas with high political uncertainty, etc., are a way to eliminate risk.
Risk transfer – It means transferring your risks to a third party. For example, purchasing a life insurance policy to avoid the risk of premature death.
Business risk management can be done by purchasing insurance on their property and transferring the risk of damage to the insurer.
Risk reduction – For individuals, diversifying your investment portfolio reduces the risk of potential losses and saves you from portfolio downfall.
Corporations can hedge foreign currency transactions to reduce exposure to currency fluctuations.
Risk retention involves accepting your responsibility for any particular risk after risk identification. For example, individuals do not insure their property consciously, or corporations deliberately get volatile input costs without insurance.
Financial risk management types
There are four types of financial risks that financial experts have to consider while proposing investment strategies.
Operational risk management is the indirect or direct loss caused by inadequate or failed internal processes, systems, or external events. It includes many risk types like environmental, legal, physical, and security. These are not revenue driven and can be managed within acceptable risk tolerance levels.
Foreign exchange risk management – When a financial transaction is made in a currency different from the businesses’ operating money due to unfavorable exchange rates between the two.
Credit risk management – A credit risk is experienced when borrowers default on their outstanding payments. Other factors, such as increased collection costs, loss of interest, etc., determine the extent of credit risk. Credit risk management solutions involve purchasing insurance, a debt guarantee by a third party, running a credit check, or holding assets as collateral.
Reputational risk management – Loss of financial capital from damage to an organization’s reputation is called reputational risk. It can even lead to bankruptcy. However, a proper financial risk management course from expert financial advisors can help eliminate such risks. Our Logical Nivesh team is happy to help you with the same.
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I pretty much got blamed for the pizza thing even tho we were not told what to do and had never been in that situation before. I was just trying to make sure everything went the way it usually does in the absence of the administrator or any actual instructions. I was told "this can't happen again" twice which is bizarre to me because, why and how could it ever happen again?
So I take that to mean if I fuck up again it will be really bad for me. My coworker stood up for me, which I appreciate. I knew the admin didn't care why it happened because she knows she didn't tell us she was ordering the pizzas and in fact she specifically said we would be "reimbursed" but we didn't know she was just talking about plates. She also said to ask the director but he was teaching a class and it was less than an hour from when the kids had their lunch break. The previous administrator was very clear with instructions and specifically did not want classes disturbed for our questions, which was just how I learned to operate before this year.
Last night I was trying to decide how to prevent something else from going wrong in the future, which is really impossible, but the best strategy I can come up with is unfortunately to go to the director, who is also a teacher, with questions instead of the administrator whose job it actually is to supervise/administrate the management of students. I'm not happy about that and I don't even think it will definitely keep me from doing the wrong thing in her view but I don't know what else to do. Until this happened, I thought she was a fantastic administrator, but I guess management is hard and it's easier to blame the people under your management for your mistakes. Obviously I know I was wrong about what I did, but I also think it's wrong not to accept it as a learning experience and take mutual responsibility for the problem when it's her first year and I've been working there for six years and never had a situation like this before. I can and have explained exactly why I thought and did what I did, but we got no similar explanation or accountability from her. Basically I feel like if she makes a mistake I am involved with, I will get blamed as if I should have known, in addition to being judged more harshly for any mistakes which are entirely my own fault.
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