The changing dynamics of the finance industry foster an environment of heightened competition and nascent challenges. As the competition towers above the crest, the risk factor automatically comes into play – giving rise to a profession dealing with risk management. FRM, short for Financial Risk Management, is a standalone examination testing the individuals on identification of risks, risk management, and application of tools and software to manage risks.

The FRM certification is conducted and accredited by GARP – Global Association of Risk Professionals. GARP conducts this exam in two parts, Part 1 and Part 2. This certification is your passport to a rewarding career in banks, FinTech firms, asset management firms, and consulting firms.

With an ever-increasing need for risk identification, appraisal, and management – there is a considerable demand for FRM professionals in every business sector. The demand is visible, and opportunities are endless.

According to an independent benchmarking study conducted by Ecctis, the FRM Certification is comparable to a Master’s degree in fourteen national and regional educational systems.

To be eligible for the FRM Part I examination, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

— Must have completed a diploma, bachelor’s, or master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university. You must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate score in the entire course duration.

— Post completing the degree, you must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience.

Note: It must be noted that internships and trainee experience do not count as full-time work experience.

The program is ideal for anyone eyeing a career in the field of finance risk management. Whether you’re a recent graduate wanting to build your foundational skills, a professional looking to pivot in finance, or a finance professional aiming to enhance your skills in the industry. IIM SKILLS FRM Part I coaching provides you with the necessary preparation you need to succeed in this competitive field.
Now, let’s look at the candidates who can most benefit from this training to make their way to the top of the career spiral.

• Graduates/Diploma Holders: Those just starting their career after graduation or diploma can get an early bird advantage by gaining FRM certification to solidify their roots in the competitive field.
• Postgraduates: Postgraduates with or without experience can take a shot at the FRM exam to boost their advanced skills and to get better job opportunities in the industry.
• Finance Professionals: Working professionals from the finance field can add FRM certification to their kitty to attract higher positions in firms and organizations. Since FRM is recognised in as many as 90 countries, these professionals can gain this certification to open doors to global jobs and handsome salary packages.
• Other Professionals: Non-finance professionals can take FRM Part 1 training and make an attempt to gain the required skills to switch their careers to the finance field.

Expert faculty

Who doesn’t want to learn from the best? We have industry experts with years of experience, who are well aware of the intricacies of the finance industry. All of them are full-time employees and offer you an immersive experience to understand the depth of each concept until it becomes second nature. Thus, sparing no chance for you to panic, no matter what types of questions are asked in the exam. When you have clarity on concepts, nothing is difficult. Plus, they use instrumental approaches, constructive feedback, and insider tricks to make you attempt the exam with sheer competence.

Super-interactive Sessions

In the world of self-paced courses, and lack of motivation to learn yourself — we offer you super interactive and engaging sessions with your peers and mentors. Ask your doubts and get them resolved in real-time. These sessions are your place to share your unique ideas, get feedback, and even collaborate with your peers. It is an all-immersive experience where you not only learn technical skills but also embrace the soft skills required to thrive as an FRM manager.

Flexible batches

We know you have got jobs, studies, and whatnot! But don’t worry! At IIM SKILLS, you get to pick and choose your batch as per your availability. Offering you complete flexibility, we have both weekday and weekend batches. That said, you have complete authority to choose your batch as per your free time and space to prepare for the FRM Part 1 exam. And, you don’t have to compromise on your other commitments at all.

Up-to-speed Curriculum

What makes training successful is the curriculum that is up-to-date with the current market trends, agreed? And that’s exactly what you get at IIM SKILLS. We ensure that our curriculum stays in line with the ongoing changes in the FRM examination. With a constantly updated curriculum, we ensure that you clear your exams and achieve your dreams in a timely manner.
Much to your benefit, our curriculum is comprehensively designed by experts to touch upon all topics including but not limited to foundations of risks, quantitative analysis, financial markets and products, and risk and valuation models.

LMS Repository

What’s it like to prepare for an exam? Juggling between sets of notes, books, and files, to prepare for the exam. And that’s the most difficult part to gather it all together, without misplacing anything. At IIM SKILLS, we provide you with a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS). It is your repository where you can easily access all the notes, books, practice questions, mock exams, and other resource material. Easy and time-saving, right? That’s what you get when you sign up for training with IIM SKILLS.

Know what’s the best part about the LMS? It comes with lifetime access. In simplest terms, you can access the LMS throughout your life. Whether you want to revisit a topic or update your knowledge about a particular topic – you can always sign in to your LMS from any device and access the topic-wise resource material. To make things better for you, the LMS is updated with the latest info from time to time. All the content and resources are at your disposal with just a click of your finger. It’s that simple.

Practically-oriented training

It is not enough to thrive in any field with mere theoretical knowledge in today’s fast-paced world. Instead, it is crucial to have hands-on experience to get success in any field. To match the needs of the contemporary world, we have thoughtfully combined theoretical principles with practical application using case studies, simulations, and real-world examples – for your holistic development. We are not merely preparing you for the exam, but for the industry where you will build your career brick by brick.

Anytime, Anywhere Learning

Bidding adieu to old-school methods, the focus today has shifted to online education, which is accessible from the comfort of your home. Our coaching is available live and online, allowing you to join and learn while sitting in any corner of the world. All you need is a digital device, a reliable internet connection, and sheer determination to excel in the exam. Rest assured it is our job to prepare you for success in the exam. Our sessions are not just informative, they are fun and interactive, promising a stimulating and effective learning experience. Engage and learn in a conducive environment.

Freebies

Want some surprises with the training? Yes? So, we have got some freebies that you get as a complete package of the FRM Part 1 exam training. Firstly, you get backup classes and recordings free of cost. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can happen at times, coercing you to miss a class, but that shouldn’t let you feel behind in any manner. Hence, the session recordings to get you up-to-speed with your batch.
Secondly, enjoy free career counselling with our experts to navigate your professional journey and get your doubts cleared. Thirdly, you will receive regularly updated material for absolutely no extra cost. It will be updated in your LMS and accessible to you at all times. Lastly, our mentorship doesn’t have an expiry date. You will receive ongoing mentor support even after the training.

An FRM certification opens doors to a plethora of career opportunities in the dynamic field of finance. This is a highly recognised credential among employers as it clearly demonstrates your robust commitment to expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance and tackling market volatility.

The FRM certification is your confirmed ticket to myriad roles including but not limited to risk analyst, risk manager, compliance officer, and portfolio manager, among other options. As already mentioned, the certification is renowned in 90 countries, enabling you to secure job opportunities with handsome salary packages across the globe.

As the importance of risk management has increased over the years, there is a noticeable demand for FRM professionals in almost every sector. Most specifically, banks, FinTech firms, asset management firms, and consulting firms. Some of the top finance giants hiring for FRM positions are JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, HSBC, CitiGroup, Bank of America, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and more.

Clearly, the scope for FRM professionals is immense with a wide array of career opportunities in both India and abroad. Plus, this certification and relevant experience increase your salary packages as well.

Risk Qualification Manager

One of the most popular options after completing FRM certification is risk qualification manager. Your primary role as a risk qualification manager is to develop the risk management framework for the organization or the firm that you are working for.

Your Day-To-Day Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, design and implement a risk management process
• Identify, evaluate and estimate the risks that are affecting the business.
• Identify the level of risk that the organization can afford to take.
• Regularly review risk policies to ensure they comply with the legislation.

Credit Risk Analyst

As a credit risk analyst, you are the vanguard of the financial integrity of the organization. Your prudence guides the firm to make calculated credit and lending decisions. Credit risk analysts get job opportunities in investment banks, credit card issuers, rating services, and other businesses in the credit and lending sectors.

Your Day-To-Day Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct and analyze financial statements and evaluations of all types of credit requests.
• Make recommendations for decisions related to the assessment of credit risk.
• Stay up to date with the lending protocols of the company.
• Maintain credit files and look out for any discrepancies.

Operational Risk Analyst

Another important role after FRM certification, operational risk analysts play a vital role in identifying and mitigating risks owing to procedural inadequacies and internal control weaknesses. As operational risk analysts, you are deeply involved in strategic planning and responses to emerging operational challenges:

Your Day-To-Day Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with business units to identify and assess operational risks.
• Analyze incident reports to prevent future operational breaches.
• Engage in cross-functional meetings to develop operational risk strategies.

Operational Risk Manager

Lastly, you can take up a leadership role to become an operational risk manager. In this role, you will recognise and regulate potential risks of the business operations. Using strategic planning and policy development, you will ensure that operational risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated efficiently.

Your Day-To-Day Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and refine operational risk management policies and standards.
• Guiding operational risk analysts to develop key risk indicators.
• Reporting and monitoring operational risk issues.
• Community operational risks to senior management.

IIM SKILLS is a top-level global institute imparting online education in varied sectors to bridge the skill gap in the industry. Keeping up with the evolving demands of the industry, this leading institute offers skills and knowledge that meet global standards.

Putting our focus on the FRM Part 1 exam training, it is an advanced coaching aiming to make the aspirants exam-ready as well as industry-ready. The mentors hand-hold you to understand every concept until it becomes your second nature, thus ensuring your success at all costs.

Deeply committed to your success, mentors focus on your timing and accuracy, boosting your confidence to take the exam. With an equal focus on theoretical and practical learning, you get an in-depth understanding and application of each concept. That’s what prepares you to deal with whatever the exams throw your way.

At IIM SKILLS, we are driven by your success and that is what keeps us on-to-go to improve and enhance our training and other course offerings. The major highlights that make IIM SKILLS the best in the industry are our exceptional mentors, interactive modules, immediate doubt clarification, and round-the-clock support at every stage of your journey.

Now, let’s talk numbers. Since its inception in 2015, IIM SKILLS has helped more than 45,000+ learners upskill across 35+ countries around the globe. With global recognition, IIM SKILLS provides the perfect platform for you to embark on your financial risk manager journey. Prepare for excellence with us! Join us today!