• Financial Risk Managers (FRMs) are accredited by the Global Association of Risk Management Professionals (GARP).

  • FRMs specialize in risk assessment for large banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, regulators and asset management firms.
  • FRM certification requires a two-part exam and two years of experience in financial risk management.
  • Benefits of earning an FRM certification include professional recognition (FRM is the world standard in the field), increased employment prospects, higher income generation, and improved overall risk management.
  • In general, the CFA is harder to get, but the FRM is a more specialized certification.