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Risk Owner

Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Glossary › Risk Owner

What is Risk Owner?

Risk owners review assessments, oversee mitigation, approve residual risk, and ensure alignment with business objectives. In TPRM, risk owners often include business unit leaders or control owners accountable for vendor performance.

FAQs

Can a vendor be the risk owner?

No, ownership remains internal.

Do risk owners approve exceptions?

Yes, they authorize acceptance or remediation paths.

Can there be multiple risk owners?

One primary owner is recommended.

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