Operational Risk Data and Research

Purpose of the Request: The Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) is seeking information on providers offering annual subscription services for operational and non-financial risk data, research, and benchmarking. The objective of this request is to obtain access to credible, independent external risk intelligence that supports the Fund’s operational resilience and governance, and can be leveraged for management reporting, risk framework enhancements, and engagement with senior leadership. The proposed solution for subscription access and entitlements shall include the following: 1.Reference taxonomies: Provide access to industry-standard reference taxonomies and related guidance (as applicable under the proposed subscription), suitable for use in operational and non-financial risk identification, categorization, and internal framework alignment. 2. Risk intelligence and benchmarking: Provide access to (i) reports on current risk in financial services, (ii) emrging risk reports/analysis, and (iii) annual loss trend analysis (or equivalent annual loss trends deliverable) to support peer-based benchmarking and management reporting. 3. Peer collaboration: Enable participation in practitioner forums and relevant events (virtual and/or in-person, as included in the proposed subscription), including access to discussion topics and materials made available to subscribers. 4. Access, licensing, and delivery: Provide subscription credentials and access to the provider’s online platform/portal (or equivalent delivery mechanism), including clear user access terms, permitted internal use, and any limits on the number of named users under the subscription. 5. Subscriber administration and support: Provide a designated contact for subscription administration, onboarding guidance for users (as applicable), and reasonable support for access issues and questions regarding included deliverables.