Operational Risk
A Continuous Cycle
Evaluating operational risk occurs on a continuous cycle and includes four main steps:
- Identify and Prioritize
- Assess
- Mitigate/Control
- Report
The Operational Risk Continuous Cycle pie chart is a four slice chart in Clemson branded colors. The slice labeled A showcasing that this is the first step of the cycle is titled: Identify and Prioritize Operational Risks. Slice B is titled Assess Operational Risks. Slice C is titled Migigate/Control Operational Risks. Slice d is labeled Report on Operational Risks. A dot in the center of the slices is labeled Functional Area. And the entire chart has arrows surrounding the outside to show that the steps inside of the slices are cyclical.
How Do Functional Areas Identify Operational Risk?
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- Business Continuity Planning
- Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Daily Operations
- ELT Input
How Do Functional Areas Assess, Mitigate and Report Operational Risks?
- ERM Operational Risk Framework, Methodology, and Tool
- Continuous collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to maintain current data in risk tool
- Implementing controls to decrease the likelihood and/or impact or eliminate an operational risk
- Utilize operational risk data to keep leadership and CU Elevate informed
How is the Operational Risk List used?
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operational Planning
- Risk Awareness
- Decision Making
Reach Out to Learn More
Our team uses a tailored and collaborative approach to ensure each unit’s operational risks are appropriately documented. Contact us at cuerm@clemson.edu to discuss how we can help you use the operational risk framework and/or tool to identify, assess, mitigate/manage and report on your risks.
