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Fundamentals of Operational Risk Management

Understanding and Implementing Effective Tools, Policies and Frameworks
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Fundamentals of Operational Risk Management by Simon Ashby provides a comprehensive overview of operational risk, focusing on threats such as fraud, IT disruptions and flawed products that can cause significant organisational losses. The book details practical methods for embedding risk management into daily business activities, covering tools like risk categorisation, control self-assessment, and scenario analysis. It highlights the critical roles of risk appetite, tolerance and culture, supplemented by case studies of major risk events. Readers will also find guidance on regulatory approaches, making it an essential resource for risk professionals and students aiming to master operational risk management fundamentals.
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This book is ideal for risk professionals, operational risk practitioners in financial and corporate sectors, as well as students and academics seeking a solid, practical understanding of operational risk management.

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Grasp the key principles of managing operational risk and learn the value of ORM in protecting organizations from threats and losses.

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Threats to an organization's operations, such as fraud, IT disruption or poorly designed products, could result in serious losses. Understand the key components of effective operational risk management with this essential book for risk professionals and students.

Fundamentals of Operational Risk Management outlines how to implement a sound operational risk management framework which is embedded in day-to-day business activities. It covers the main operational risk tools including categorisation, risk and control self-assessment and scenario analysis, and explores the importance of risk appetite and tolerance.

With case studies of major operational risk events to illustrate each concept, this book demonstrates the value of ORM and how it fits with other types of risk management. There is also guidance on the regulatory treatment of operational risk and the importance of risk culture in any organization. Master the essentials and improve the practice of operational risk management with this comprehensive guide.

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Experts praise Simon Ashby’s book for its authoritative and practical approach. Alex Hindson, Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer at Argo Group, commends the insightful discussion on risk culture and the use of compelling case studies, emphasising the value of learning from past events. Dominic Wu, Director of Risk Management at BCT Group, recognises it as an excellent, pragmatic tool beneficial across risk management roles and academic settings alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398605022

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Dr Simon Ashby is Associate Professor of Financial Services at Vlerick Business School, based in Brussels, Belgium. Prior to this he was Associate Professor at Plymouth Business School, UK and worked as a financial regulator and a senior risk manager in a number of top UK financial institutions. He is a Fellow and former Chairman of the Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial Services at the University of Nottingham.

The IRM is a world leading professional body for risk management, driving excellence in managing risk to ensure organizations are ready for opportunities and threats of the future.

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