riskinäitaja

Riskinäitaja is a proposed Finnish term used to describe a person whose primary function is to communicate risk information to diverse audiences and to visualize risk in an accessible way. It is not an officially recognized job title in formal risk management guidelines, but it has appeared in discussions about improving risk literacy and public communication of hazards.

The word riskinäitaja appears to be a neologism formed by combining risk with a Finnish agentive-sounding suffix -näitaja. Because it is not standardized, its meaning varies, but it commonly denotes a role focused on translating quantitative risk data into clear, action-oriented messages for non-experts.

Typical responsibilities include translating probabilistic estimates into practical implications, creating visualizations such as dashboards and scenario narratives, facilitating risk discussions among stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite. The role often overlaps with risk communication specialists, safety officers, and project managers, but emphasizes audience-centric communication.

Contexts: The concept is discussed in corporate and public-sector risk communication, workplace safety training, and crisis communication studies. In practice, a riskinäitaja may work within risk management teams, communication departments, or incident response units to bridge technical analysis and decision-making.

Reception is mixed, as adoption depends on organization. Proponents argue it highlights the need for clear risk storytelling and accessibility, while critics caution that it may introduce jargon or blur professional boundaries.

See also: risk communication, risk management, risk literacy, safety officer.