Riskhanterare

Riskhanterare is a term used in Swedish language contexts to describe roles, processes or systems dedicated to managing risk within an organization. A riskhanterare may be an individual such as a risk manager or risk officer, or an organizational function supported by tools and procedures. The aim is to identify, assess, treat and monitor risks that could affect objectives.

Core responsibilities include risk identification, analysis, prioritization, treatment and monitoring. Identification involves collecting information about potential events. Assessment estimates probability and impact, often using risk matrices or quantitative models. Prioritization ranks risks according to severity and the organization’s risk appetite. Treatment selects controls or actions to avoid, reduce, transfer or accept risk, and includes creating a risk treatment plan and allocating resources.

Monitoring and reporting ensure that risks are tracked over time, with risk registers, dashboards and regular reviews. Stakeholder communication is vital to maintain awareness and governance.

Common methodologies and standards include ISO 31000 risk management framework, NIST SP 800-30, and industry-specific practices such as FMEA, HAZOP and fault tree analysis in engineering and IT risk management in cybersecurity. Tools may include risk registers, risk matrices and risk dashboards.

In practice, riskhanterare contribute to organizational resilience, compliance and informed decision making by providing structured analyses and actionable recommendations.