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Risk Needs a Seat at the Table - Not a Chair in the Backroom
Oliver Jakob, Chief Risk Officer at Talcott Financial Group, calls for a more nuanced, strategic role for risk in board-level decision-making. As regulatory expectations shift and non-financial threats rise, Jakob argues that boards need fewer dashboards and more context, fewer statistics and more judgment.
Aug 15, 2025
Oliver Jakob, Chief Risk Officer, Talcott Financial Group
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- Risk must evolve from compliance function to strategic partner
- Jakob advocates pre-meeting one-on-ones with board members for better engagement
- Succinct risk reporting is vital to avoid overwhelming board members
- Content of risk reports must reflect changing risk environment, especially non-financial threats
- Risk professionals should avoid “CYA reporting” and focus on relevance
- Escalation paths must link board oversight to business realities
- Boards need a mix of skills and perspectives to avoid groupthink
- Networking and external learning are crucial for CRO effectiveness
- AI tools are promising but must be used with caution and data safeguards
- Contextual risk framing is more valuable than data-dense dashboards
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