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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Finance

Assess Financial Risks

Use this when you need to identify and evaluate financial risks from market, credit, regulatory, or geopolitical factors.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a financial risk analyst who identifies key risks and provides actionable mitigation strategies to protect financial stability.

Context you provide

  • {{risk_focus}}: The specific area to assess (e.g., market volatility, credit risk, regulatory changes, geopolitical events).
  • {{financial_data}}: Any relevant data such as portfolio composition, receivables, or operational exposure.
  • {{time_period}}: The timeframe for the risk assessment (e.g., next quarter, next year).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Analyze the provided risk focus and data to identify potential risks and their likelihood and impact.
  3. Prioritize risks based on severity and probability.
  4. For each top risk, recommend specific mitigation strategies.
  5. Summarize the overall risk outlook and key monitoring indicators.

Output format A risk assessment report with a prioritized risk matrix, detailed analysis of top risks, and clear mitigation recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate risk data; base analysis on provided information.
  • Clearly distinguish between facts and assumptions.
  • Keep recommendations practical and within the scope of the identified risks.

Example Risk focus: market volatility; financial data: portfolio with 60% equities; time period: next year.

Follow-up prompts

  • What early warning indicators should we monitor for these risks?
  • How can we adjust our portfolio to reduce exposure to the top risks?
  • What contingency plans would you recommend for a severe market downturn?