Automated political risk management

A risk management method and system for facilitating analysis and quantification of risk associated with politically exposed persons (102) is disclosed. A computerized political risk management system maintains a database relating individuals to politically sensitive positions and world events. A rating system is used to assess risk based upon criteria such a position held, historical data and/or interpretation of world events (106). The system can generate a risk quotient (103) or other rating based upon a weighted algorithm applied to the criteria. The risk quotient (105) is indicative of risk associated with an account. Actions commensurate with a risk quotient can be presented to an institution to help the institution properly manage risk associated with a politically exposed person. A log or other stored history can be created such that utilization of the system can mitigate adverse effects relating to a problematic account (101).