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title: "What are the 5 main steps of risk assessment?"  
description: "What are the 5 main steps of risk assessment?"  
author: "Credhive Fintech"  
published: 2026-09-07  
updated: 2026-09-29  
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# What are the 5 main steps of risk assessment?

## Answers

### Answer by Credhive Fintech

Identify the Risks – Identify potential financial, operational, compliance, legal, credit, and business risks.\
Analyze the Risks – Assess the likelihood of each risk occurring and understand its potential impact.\
Evaluate and Prioritize Risks – Compare risks based on their severity and determine which require immediate attention.\
Implement Risk Controls – Put appropriate measures, policies, [portfolio monitoring](https://credhive.in/products/portfolio-monitoring) systems, or controls in place to reduce or manage identified risks.\
Monitor and Review – Continuously track risks, review controls, and update the assessment as business conditions change.


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