An insightful book and a highly engaging, practical and useful guide to operational risk management.
Who we are & what we do...
Elena Pykhova, Director and Founder of the Op Risk Company, has over 25 years experience in risk management in financial services.
If you are looking for a value-added rather than a tick-box approach, you have come to the right place.
She held a number of senior roles in Fortune 500 companies, responsible for risk, control and resilience functions.
Creator of a prominent industry think tank, the Best Practice Operational Risk Forum, thought leader and former director for Education at the Institute of Operational Risk, Elena has a deep desire to help, support and educate organisations on positive and value-added risk management.
"With every client, we focus on risk management with a difference: simple, practical ways of embedding risk management into your organisation to add value.
You can be confident that your challenges will be heard, and solutions developed that engage the business and enhance decision-making."
Elena Pykhova, Director and Founder of The Op Risk Company
Operational Risk Management in Financial Services
Operational Risk Management in Financial Services - 1st Edition
A Practical Guide to Establishing Effective Solutions reflects Elena’s passion about the Operational Risk discipline and the value it delivers to the enterprise. It invites the reader to embark on a journey distinguished by three main features - practical approach, simplicity and engaging insights.
Operational Risk Management in Financial Services - 2nd Edition
This second edition features two new chapters reflecting on the future of Operational Risk management, from cyber to GenAI, and guiding practitioners in incorporating ESG into their day-to-day risk management strategies.
The reviews speak for themselves...
— Veronica Lazenby, Chief Risk Officer Jupiter Asset Management
Understanding, mitigating and transferring operational risks is a critical part of building resilience. This book lays out best practice in a straightforward and practical way that should improve the ability of a critical sector to weather incidents and disruptions.
— Michael Berkowitz, Founding Principal Resilient Cities Catalyst Former acting Global Head of Operational Risk at Deutsche Bank
A very practical, refreshingly enjoyable and lively read, covering all aspects of operational risk management. An essential guide for all individuals responsible for implementing risk management practices in their organizations or those interested to stay current and improve their operational risk solutions.
— Qing Yang, Executive Vice Dean Global Finance Academy Bank of China University
Awards
The Risk Hero award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and a passion for driving effective risk management practices.
The Risk Leader award recognizes a senior risk leader who listens to stakeholders at all levels of the business, helps their organization navigate a wide variety of risks, and inspires others to enter the sector.