Who We Are

About RisksEdu

An independent educational initiative dedicated to making risk management knowledge freely accessible to everyone — from students to seasoned executives.

Our Story

Founded on the Belief That Risk Education Should Be Open

RisksEdu was established to address a gap in accessible, high-quality risk management education. While professional certifications and academic programs serve vital roles, foundational risk knowledge should not be locked behind paywalls.

We bring together experienced risk professionals, educators, and researchers to create clear, impartial, and practical educational content aligned with international standards.

Our Mission

"To democratize risk management education by providing free, authoritative, and practical knowledge resources that empower individuals and organizations to make better-informed decisions."

Team collaborating on risk management education
Our Principles

What Guides Everything We Do

01

Impartiality

We have no commercial affiliations with risk software vendors, consulting firms, or certification bodies. Our content is produced solely in the interest of accurate education.

02

Accuracy

All content is reviewed by subject-matter experts and cross-referenced against recognized international standards and peer-reviewed literature.

03

Accessibility

We write for broad audiences — from those new to the field to experienced practitioners — using plain language without sacrificing rigor or depth.

04

Currency

Risk management is a dynamic field. We regularly review and update our content to reflect evolving standards, regulatory developments, and emerging risk categories.

Our Journey

How RisksEdu Has Grown

2021

Foundation

RisksEdu launches with an initial library of core risk management articles covering ISO 31000 fundamentals and enterprise risk management principles.

2022

Expansion into Specialist Topics

Content library expands to include operational risk, financial risk under Basel standards, and cyber risk governance — responding to reader feedback and industry demand.

2023

ESG & Climate Risk Coverage

We add dedicated content on ESG risk, TCFD-aligned climate risk frameworks, and sustainability risk reporting in response to growing regulatory requirements globally.

2024

Site Redesign & Accessibility

Full platform rebuild focused on accessibility, mobile experience, and structured navigation to help learners find content faster and more intuitively.

2025

Ongoing

Continued expansion of risk topics, integration of emerging frameworks such as AI risk governance, and enhanced practical guidance for risk practitioners.

Editorial Team

The Experts Behind RisksEdu

Our content is developed and reviewed by professionals with decades of experience across risk disciplines.

Editorial Lead
Dr. Andrew Hale
Editorial Lead — Enterprise Risk

Former Chief Risk Officer with 20+ years in financial services. Specialist in COSO ERM frameworks and board-level risk governance.

Operational Risk Specialist
Sarah Okonkwo
Contributor — Operational & Cyber Risk

Certified risk professional (CRISC, CISM) specializing in operational risk frameworks, cyber risk governance, and technology risk management.

Financial Risk Contributor
Marcus Lenz
Contributor — Financial & Climate Risk

Risk analyst and academic researcher with expertise in Basel regulatory frameworks, credit risk modelling, and ESG risk integration.

Have a Question or Suggestion?

We welcome feedback, topic requests, and corrections from our readers. Our content improves because of the community that uses it.