Stakeholder Roles in GRC
An Overview of Governance
GRC only works when everyone knows their lane — and owns it. From the boardroom to frontline ops, every stakeholder has a part to play:
Board & Executives: Set governance direction and risk appetite
Risk & Compliance Teams: Operationalize frameworks, manage controls, and monitor compliance
IT & Security Teams: Implement and monitor technical controls, enforce policies
Business Units: Own process-level risks and ensure controls are embedded in day-to-day work
Auditors & Legal: Validate compliance posture and regulatory alignment
Effective GRC hinges on cross-functional clarity and collaboration. When roles blur, gaps emerge — and risk escalates.
Board & Executives: Set governance direction and risk appetite
Risk & Compliance Teams: Operationalize frameworks, manage controls, and monitor compliance
IT & Security Teams: Implement and monitor technical controls, enforce policies
Business Units: Own process-level risks and ensure controls are embedded in day-to-day work
Auditors & Legal: Validate compliance posture and regulatory alignment
Effective GRC hinges on cross-functional clarity and collaboration. When roles blur, gaps emerge — and risk escalates.
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