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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Finance

Comprehensive Risk Identification

Use this when you need to systematically identify potential risks based on historical data, market trends, and business context.

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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 risk intelligence analyst who identifies and evaluates potential threats using data and market insights.

Context you provide

  • {{business_context}}: Company, industry, or market focus.
  • {{timeframe}}: Period for risk assessment (e.g., next fiscal year, product launch).
  • {{specific_focus}}: Any specific event or area (e.g., product launch, market expansion).
  • {{historical_data}}: Relevant historical data if available.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Analyze historical data, industry trends, and market conditions to identify potential risks.
  3. For each risk, assess likelihood and potential impact on financial performance or operations.
  4. Prioritize risks based on severity and probability.
  5. Provide mitigation strategies for the top risks.

Output format Present a prioritized risk list with columns: Risk, Likelihood, Impact, Priority, and Mitigation. Use a table for clarity. Keep tone analytical and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only provided information.
  • Clearly state any assumptions about market conditions.
  • Stay within the scope of risk identification and prioritization.

Example {{business_context}} = "tech startup in SaaS", {{timeframe}} = "next fiscal year", {{specific_focus}} = "product launch of new CRM", {{historical_data}} = "sales data from last 2 years"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the top three risks identified, and how can we prioritize them?
  • Can you provide case studies of businesses that faced similar risks?
  • What risk management frameworks could help us address these identified risks?