Role of the Risk Function
The risk function is responsible for documenting, monitoring, and overseeing risk policies and frameworks.
It ensures the organization maintains structured risk governance, reporting, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Developing Risk Management Manuals to define risk appetite, risk frameworks, and risk governance structures.
Creating Risk Policies that align with regulatory standards and internal controls.
Why Answer B is Correct
The risk function primarily develops, implements, and maintains risk management frameworks, which include formal manuals and policies.
Why Other Answers Are Incorrect
Option
Explanation:
A . Documenting its activities, typically by operating and then recording the daily operation of controls.
Incorrect - The first line of defense (business units) handles daily operational controls, not the risk function.
C . Putting in place the servers, firewalls, and software to ensure cybersecurity.
Incorrect - Cybersecurity is an IT responsibility, while the risk function oversees cyber risk frameworks.
D . Creating a trial balance, balance sheet statement, and cash flow statement.
Incorrect - These are financial accounting responsibilities, not risk management duties.
PRMIA Reference for Verification
PRMIA Governance Framework for Risk Management
Basel Risk Management Principles