Financial Risk
Manager (FRM®)
The global standard for
financial risk.
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.
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Boost your career
There's never been a more crucial time to stand out. As the financial industry becomes increasingly competitive, the professionals who succeed are the ones who can demonstrate their ability to add value to an organization. Earning your FRM proves that your knowledge and skills are up to the latest international standards, and connects you to an elite network of expert risk professionals employed by the world's leading institutions.
Stand out to top employers
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.
TOP 10 COMPANIES
EMPLOYING THE MOST FRMs*
- ICBC
- Bank of China
- HSBC
- Agricultural Bank of China
- Citigroup
- KPMG
- Deutsche Bank
- Credit Suisse
- UBS
- PwC
TOP 10 GLOBAL BANKS
EMPLOYING FRMs*
- ICBC
- China Construction Bank
- Agricultural Bank of China
- Bank of China
- JP Morgan Chase
- Wells Fargo
- HSBC
- Citigroup
- Bank of America
- Banco Santander
Source: Chen, Liyan. "2015 Global 2000*colon; The World's Largest Banks." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, May 6, 2015. Web. July 23, 2015.
Comparable degree levels
According to an independent benchmarking study conducted by the UK National Recognition Information Centre (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:
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Benefits for Chinese Candidates
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 bearing the MOHRSS stamp, and be listed on the MOHRSS website as a globally certified risk professional.
Employment Benefits of Becoming an FRM
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.
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