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Risk Management

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Overview

Risk management professionals are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organization’s operations, finances, or reputation. They develop strategies to reduce or manage risks related to financial loss, operational disruptions, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity threats. 

These professionals analyze market conditions, industry trends, and internal processes to anticipate risks and ensure that appropriate controls are in place. They also work closely with other departments to develop risk response plans and ensure organizational resilience. 

Typically, professionals in risk management hold a degree in finance, business, or a related field, and may pursue further certifications.

Common tasks 

    TaskRelated trait(s)
    Data input Efficiency and precision
    Data assessment Numerical competency Normative and legal compliance Curiocity Achievement striving
    Presenting results to others Presentation skills
    Working with others Collaborative spirit Effective listening 
    Checking data Numerical competency
    Coordinating projects  Equality and fairness

    Soft skills measured by TraitForward

    TraitNo of QuestionsCronbach’s  alpha (α)
    Influential leadership60.86
    Can they inspire and guide teams with confidence and fairness?
    Effective listening80.71
    Can they genuinely engage with others and understand diverse perspectives across various responsibilities?
    Presentation skills60.79
    Can they communicate confidently and persuasively across various responsibilities?
    Problem solving70.76
    Can they generate innovative solutions and think outside the box across various responsibilities?
    Persuasive communication110.84
    Can they influence and make others understand with their communication skills across various responsibilities?
    Normative and legal compliance90.74
    Do they demonstrate reliability and respect for established procedures across various responsibilities?
    Equality and fairness120.76
    Do they operate according to the principles of fairness and equality across various responsibilities?
    Numerical competency80.73
    Can they analyze data to uncover insights and improve performance across various responsibilities?
    Written comprehension70.79
    Can they understand and process complex written information effectively across various responsibilities?
    Efficiency and precision70.73
    Can they apply efficiency and precision across various tasks, paying attention to detail?
    Efficient multitasking50.71
    Can they manage multiple tasks efficiently across various responsibilities?
    Calmness under pressure40.74
    Can they remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations across various responsibilities?
    Understanding procedures90.72
    Can they make thoughtful and informed decisions that benefit the organization across various responsibilities?
    Collaborative spirit60.75
    Can they prioritize the needs of the team and support others across various responsibilities?
    Integrity110.79
    Can they consistently act with integrity?
    Achievement striving60.74
    Can they exceed expectations and set high standards across various responsibilities?
    Curiocity80.74
    Do they want to know how things work?
    *Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α) determines the extent to which the questions consistently measure each trait and it is expressed as a number ranging between 0 and 1 . Higher values indicate higher agreement between questions.  A value of α equal to greater than .7 indicates acceptable reliability or internal consistency.  For more information on the psychometric properties of the solution, please click here.

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