Abstract. Financial markets are volatile, and effective risk management is important for maintaining financial stability and limiting systemic risk. Although volatility is a natural feature of financial markets, excessive fluctuations can misrepresent investment decisions and strengthen financial instability. This study examines how risk management practices influence volatility in financial markets, with an emphasize to the performance of quantitative risk measurement tools and institutional controls. The research adopts a qualitative, descriptive approach based on a review of academic literature, standard finance textbooks, and institutional publications from the Bank for International Settlements and the International Monetary Fund. The findings indicate that while volatility models and risk measures such as Value at Risk and Expected Shortfall improve risk assessment under normal market conditions, they often underestimate risk during periods of market stress, structural change, and heightened uncertainty. Moreover, the analysis highlights that weaknesses in governance, incentive structures, and stress testing can boost volatility and contribute to systemic risk. Overall, the study underlines the need for a layered risk management framework in which quantitative models are complemented by stress testing, institutional oversight, and prudent judgment to enhance financial market resilience.