What this session is about
This session introduces governance as the foundation of an effective operational risk management framework. You will examine why governance matters, what the board is responsible for, what senior management must do in practice, and how weak governance shows up in recurring incidents, weak reporting, or poor escalation.
Learning objectives
- Interpret the responsibilities of the board and senior management in operational risk governance.
- Differentiate oversight, challenge, and execution within an operational risk management framework.
- Explain why governance clarity matters for risk appetite, reporting, escalation, and accountability.
- Recognise signs of governance weakness in everyday operational-risk situations.
- Apply governance principles to a realistic case and propose practical improvements.