CRA Risk Culture & Stakeholder Communication Flashcards
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Which type of risk report is specifically designed to provide the board of directors with a high-level view of the firm's risk profile?
Answer: Board Risk Report (BRR)
The Board Risk Report (BRR) aggregates key risk metrics, emerging threats, and limit breaches into a concise document tailored for board-level governance.
When presenting a risk heat map to stakeholders, the axes typically represent:
Answer: Likelihood (probability) and impact (severity) of risks
Risk heat maps plot risks on a matrix with likelihood on one axis and impact on the other, visually prioritizing risks that require immediate attention.
Which behavioral bias can lead risk managers to underreport risk findings when communicating upward?
Answer: Organizational silence or 'shoot the messenger' culture
Organizational silence — where employees fear negative consequences for raising bad news — is a major cultural barrier to effective upward risk communication.
A risk appetite statement communicated to stakeholders should include:
Answer: Qualitative and quantitative boundaries that define the types and levels of risk the organization will accept
An effective risk appetite statement combines qualitative declarations (e.g., 'we do not accept reputational risks') with quantitative limits (e.g., 'maximum VaR of $X') to guide decision-making.
In risk communication, the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) technique is used to:
Answer: Lead with the most critical conclusion or recommendation before supporting details
BLUF communication starts with the key message or recommendation, allowing busy executives to grasp the critical point immediately before reading supporting details.
Stakeholder mapping in risk communication helps risk managers to:
Answer: Identify each stakeholder's interest, influence, and information needs to tailor risk messages appropriately
Stakeholder mapping allows risk managers to customize the depth, format, and frequency of risk communications based on each stakeholder's role and decision-making authority.