Definition of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
KRIs are quantitative metrics used to monitor risk levels and detect early warning signs of potential risk events.
Top-down KRIs are identified at the senior management level and focus on enterprise-wide risk exposure.
Key Properties of Top-Down KRIs
Selected by senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Tied to material external and internal loss exposures to capture critical financial, operational, and strategic risks.
Used to manage changes in the business environment to ensure proactive risk response, especially under stress conditions.
Why Other Answers Are Incorrect
Option
Explanation:
B . Selected by senior management, used to manage changes in the business environment, especially under periods of stress, and reported on a daily basis.
Incorrect - Top-down KRIs are not reported daily; they are monitored periodically (e.g., quarterly).
C . Selected by junior management, used to manage changes in the business environment, especially under periods of stress, and reported on an annual basis.
Incorrect - Junior management does not define top-down KRIs; senior management does. Also, annual reporting is too infrequent.
D . Can only be selected by the board in line with risk ratings.
Incorrect - The board provides oversight, but senior risk management selects KRIs, not just the board.
PRMIA Reference for Verification
PRMIA Risk Indicator Guidelines
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) Principles for Effective Risk Data Aggregation