Framework

Risk Appetite Framework™

Quantified appetite, limits and tolerances linked to strategy.

Overview

A risk-appetite framework converting board statements into quantitative limits, tolerances and KRIs measured on a live appetite dashboard.

Components
  • Appetite Statement
  • Limits & Tolerances
  • KRI Library
  • Appetite Dashboard
Governance Structure
  • Board approves appetite
  • Risk Committee monitors
  • CRO operationalises
  • Lines of business own limits
Methodology
01

Statement

Draft a board-grade appetite statement per risk category.

02

Calibrate

Set quantitative limits, tolerances and KRIs.

03

Operationalise

Deploy the appetite dashboard and breach protocol.

04

Refresh

Annual review aligned to strategy and stress tests.

Maturity Levels (shared spine)
L1

Fragile

Qualitative statement only, no measurement.

L2

Functional

Limits and tolerances per risk type.

L3

Disciplined

Live appetite dashboard with breach escalation.

L4

Strategic

Appetite shapes capital allocation and incentives.

L5

Resilient

Appetite refreshed continuously; integral to decisions.

Roadmap
0–30 daysDraft
  • Statement drafted
  • Categories defined
30–60 daysCalibrate
  • Limits set
  • Dashboard built
60–90 daysOperate
  • First appetite report
  • Breach protocol live
Deliverables
  • Risk Appetite Toolkit
  • Risk Appetite Dashboard
  • KRI Library

Across the ecosystem

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operationalised by
ToolkitRisk Appetite Toolkit™ResourceRisk Appetite Statement TemplateResourceRisk Tolerance & Limit Framework