GARP For Students
Navigate Your Risk Career Path
Follow these four steps for making informed decisions about your future.
Step 1: Earn a GARP Credential
Professional credentials such as the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®), and Risk and AI (RAI™) offer transferable knowledge and skills that can open doors to a career in risk management or be applied in a wide range of career paths where knowing risk is critical.
Step 2: Visit Our Career Center
GARP is dedicated to helping you find opportunities to support your career journey from student to seasoned professional. Take the first step toward a successful and rewarding long-term career in risk management today.
Step 3: Engage With Local Market Professionals and GARP Members
Led by practicing risk managers around the world, GARP Chapters can help in your quest for ongoing knowledge, insights, and access to a professional network for sharing current industry practices and making new connections. Find and engage with your local Chapter today and attend an event for free as an Affiliate Member of GARP.
Step 4: Stay on the Cutting Edge
Keep up with the latest insights on financial risk, AI, and sustainability and climate risk. Visit our Risk Insights Resource Center to explore our library of articles, webcasts, podcasts, and more on relevant topics related to your career development.
Stay Connected as a GARP Affiliate
If you’re a student or a recent graduate interested in positioning yourself for a career in risk management, become a GARP Affiliate. You'll receive our complimentary weekly risk newsletter and be notified about resources, programs, research, events, and professional networking opportunities. Join the world's largest global risk network and take the next step in your professional journey.
Career Resources
Stay on top of timely risk news and trends with our content hub of articles, podcasts, webcasts, and more.
Learn How GARP Programs Can Advance Your Career
Discover a rewarding career in risk management. Visit our Student Career Page for inspiration and tips to take your first steps.