Recognized in every major market, the FRM is the leading certification for risk managers. It is consistently in demand by nearly every major bank and firm in the world, and is awarded only to professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt to critical risk issues.
Early registration for the May 2023 FRM Exams is now open.
When the FRM launched 25 years ago risk management was more of a loosely defined function than a profession. From the beginning GARP made sure the program was shaped by top risk minds, guaranteeing it would evolve to meet the real-world needs of both practitioners and their firms. Risk management took a leap forward following the Global Financial Crisis, and the FRM cemented its status as the gold standard of risk certifications by preparing candidates to succeed in this newly prominent field. We look forward to the challenges of the next 25 years.
FRMs are constantly in demand by the world’s leading companies and banks. Our certified FRMs are currently employed in more than 190 countries and territories worldwide.
*companies ordered by the number of FRM employees
*banks ordered by the article below
Source: Chen, Liyan. "2015 Global 2000: The World's Largest Banks." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, May 6, 2015. Web. July 23, 2015.
According to an independent benchmarking study conducted by the UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC), the FRM is comparable to a master's degree in ten national and regional educational systems. Based on this highly specialized content, complex candidate requirements, and industry-based curricula, the FRM was deemed equivalent to:
LOCATION |
DEGREE LEVEL |
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United States | American master's degree standard |
Canada | Ontario Qualifications Framework Level 12 |
United Kingdom | Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 7 |
European Union | European Qualifications Framework Level 7 |
Hong Kong | Hong Kong Qualifications Framework Level 6 |
Taiwan | Taiwanese master's degree standard |
Singapore | Singaporean master's degree standard |
Australia | Australian Qualifications Framework Level 9 |
India | Indian master's degree standard / National Qualifications Framework Level 9 |
South Africa | National Qualifications Framework Level 9 |
The FRM is approved by the Occupational Skill Testing Authority (OSTA) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) in China as a National Vocational Qualification Certificate. Over 325,000 people from around the globe have registered for and taken the FRM over the last 20 years, including 9,500 certified FRMs currently employed by every major Chinese financial institution. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates in China will receive the FRM certificate acknowledging their achievement and inclusion among a select group of global risk managers. They will also receive a certificate in Chinese and verify their certification status at http://gjzs.osta.org.cn to be listed as globally certified risk professionals.
As the field's leading designation, the FRM is the key indication of candidates with proven ability and experience. To earn it, you must not only pass two challenging and rigorous exams, but also spend at least two years working in the field. By earning your FRM, you will prove your skill at identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risk at a high level, and showcase your ability to add value to firms in a number of specialized areas.
View an analysis on GARP’s comprehensive survey of 1,500+ financial risk management professionals to learn what they do, where they work, and the skills and knowledge they need to perform their jobs amid a changing environment for risk management.
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Early registration for the May 2023 FRM Exams is now open.
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