Risikoers

Risikoers is a term used in Nordic risk-management contexts to refer to the people or units that own and shoulder specific risks within a project, process, or organization. The plural risikoer is commonly found in Danish and Norwegian writings and is often used interchangeably with the English term risk owner. The concept emphasizes accountability for a defined risk area rather than the risk itself.

A risk owner is identified for each significant risk during risk assessment and is responsible for monitoring the risk, defining and implementing mitigating actions, and reporting on progress. They maintain or contribute to the risk register for their domain, ensure that treatment plans are carried out, and escalate issues when risk levels exceed acceptable thresholds. Risk owners collaborate with risk managers, executives, and other stakeholders to align risk responses with the organization’s risk appetite and governance requirements.

Role and responsibilities typically include defining risk indicators, approving mitigation measures, assigning resources, and ensuring timely communication about risk status to leadership and relevant teams. In large organizations, several risk owners may report to a risk manager or risk governance committee, forming part of a broader risk-management framework.

Compared with English usage, risicoer highlights the shared cultural or linguistic context of Nordic risk practices, though the underlying idea—ownership and accountability for specific risks—remains universal. See also risk management, risk assessment, risk register, and risk appetite.