Risk Owner Glossary Definition

Term Risk Owner
Definition

A Risk Owner is the person assigned responsibility for monitoring a risk and coordinating its response.

Context & Usage

Clear ownership helps ensure that risk signals are watched and response actions are not left vague.

Risk owners and project teams use this concept when documenting uncertainty, choosing responses, escalating exposure, and reviewing whether risk actions are working.

Related concepts include Risk, Risk Register, Issue, Opportunity and Contingency Plan.

Categories Technical Writing and Documentation, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management