You’ll gain the knowledge to use the tools used to assess financial risk, including quantitative analysis, fundamental risk management concepts, financial markets and products, and valuation and risk models.

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As global markets and market instruments have developed, it’s vital that those working in risk management understand market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. You’ll expand your knowledge and understanding of the latest financial risk concepts and market developments.

Upon completion of the FRM programme, you’ll join a group of global risk professionals who have demonstrated knowledge in a wide range of risk topics. You’ll be able to work in many fields after completing the qualification, with jobs such as: analytics client consultant, risk management analytics consultant, risk quantification advisor, market risk specialist, credit risk specialist, commercial risk manager, head of operational risk, and chief risk officer.

Some of the top finance and non-finance companies in the world that employ financial risk managers include: ICBC, Bank of China, Samsung, HSBC, PwC, Deutsche Bank, and Citigroup.