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What is FRM?

The FRM® (Financial Risk Manager) designation is an international professional certification offered by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals). It is one of the most difficult but exclusive certification in the area of Finance and Risk Management.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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There are lucrative career options for FRM® holders have positions such as Chief Risk Officer, Senior Risk Analyst, Head of Operational Risk, and Director, Investment Risk Management.

Eligibility

Anyone can take Financial Risk Management Course examination irrespective of qualification(after 12th). However, it is advised to take the FRM exam only after graduation.

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You can take the FRM Part 2 only when you complete the FRM Part-1 exam but both level can be given at a time.

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The certification requirements ensure that the Quality of a FRM stays as the gold standard, by awarding the certification only to qualified individuals with relevant work experience. In order to get the FRM designation.

  • Candidates must pass the rigorous examination offered in two parts. Once they have cleared the examination, they need to have a relevant work experience of 2 years at the least.

  • A minimum of two years professional full-time work experience in the area of financial risk management or another related field including, trading, portfolio management, Academia (tenure track faculty), industry research, economics, auditing, risk consulting, and/or risk technology etc.

  • Once you have passed the FRM Exam, you need to provide the proof of your professional experience to GARP, in order to receive your certificate. You have 5 years to do this, if you don’t do it within this period, you’re FRM Exam pass status no longer holds and you will have to take the FRM Exams again.

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