riskavdelning
Riskavdelningen, or the risk department, is a function within organizations responsible for overseeing risk management. Its primary objective is to ensure that risk exposures are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in alignment with the institution’s risk appetite and strategic goals. The department typically reports to the CEO or board through a risk committee and works closely with compliance, internal audit, finance, and operations.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining the risk management framework and policies; establishing a risk appetite
Risk types commonly covered are credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, regulatory or compliance
In a Swedish context, risk management is integrated into corporate governance with the risk department coordinating