“Make Me A Risk Manager”
The qualifications you will need to succeed in risk management…
What is a Risk Manager?
Risk management is a structured approach to managing uncertainty through risk assessment, developing strategies to manage it, and mitigation of risk using managerial resources.
The risks faced by financial institutions come in several forms, including:
- Market risk
- Credit risk
- Operational risk
- Reputational risk
- Legal risk
“That sounds very fancy, but what does that all mean?”
Well, to secure a career as a risk manager you will need to know, so keep reading to find out how…
How do I become a Risk Manager?
Risk Management positions are very competitive and careers are reserved for the most dedicated students and graduates. The financial rewards are huge and becoming a Risk Manager will require you to go the extra mile. If this is the career path for you, you will want to get the industry standard qualification…
What qualification do I get?
You will need to train for the FRM – Financial Risk Manager. The FRM is the gold standard in risk management certification and is designed specifically for this profession. Financial Risk Manager (FRM) is a professional designation and is offered by GARP® (Global Association of Risk Professionals™) to investment professionals who complete one examination
The exam is a practice oriented examination. Its questions are derived from a combination of theory and “real-life” work experience. You will learn to understand risk management concepts and approaches and how they would apply to a risk manager’s day-to-day activities.
The examination is comprehensive, testing you on a number of risk management concepts and approaches. It is very rare that you will be faced with an issue that can immediately be slotted into one category. In the real world, you must be able to identify any number of risk related issues and be able to deal with them effectively.
Why complete the FRM?
- Global recognition – you will be recognised across the globe as a leader in financial risk management
- Improved career prospects – many organisations seek FRM holders for senior risk jobs
- Holistic view of risk – you will gain an appreciation of the role risk management plays right across the organisation
- Join an elite group – you will be one of approximately 13,000 FRM holders, representing over 4,500 companies global
When can I take the FRM?
Exams take place twice a year in May and November.
How can I study the FRM?
7city offers a range of flexible study methods towards the FRM level I and level II exam. 7city offer the following course options for the FRM exams in :
Flexible Study Options:
Choose between the following study options:
FRM Level I
Evening Course – 12 evenings, two evenings per week, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies in at the end of the working day. This course starts on the 14 September.
Daytime Intensive Course* – designed to consolidate learning help you prepare for the exam
Distance Online Learning Course – the virtual classroom – giving you the flexibility to study for your FRM wherever and whenever you like with our cutting edge online learning course option
They also offer an optional two day math foundation course if you feel your financial mathematics knowledge is low, this course will help you refresh your skills. This course runs on the 11th & 12th September.
FRM Level II
Evening Course – 12 evening lectures, two evenings per week, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies in at the end of the working day. The course is broken down into 4 phases and the first phase starts on the 31 August.
What’s included?
Whichever flexible study option you choose, you will benefit from our full suite of online and offline materials and our full support package, including:
- Access to 7city’s online portal
- Classroom slide packs
- Live streamed classroom recordings
- Online recordings to download
- Extensive online learning
- Progress tests Invigilated mock exam (available to classroom delegates)
- Virtual Coach
- Online Helpdesk
- 7city Guarantee
- FRM level I approved calculator
To complement their comprehensive tuition programme, 7city uses Kaplan Schweser Study notes and flashcards.
How can I get the best price on the FRM?
We are able to offer you qualifications cheaper than anywhere else due to our unique relationship with 7 City, who is a leading qualifications provider, so you get the best training available.
If you would like to find out more about training in London or through distance learning you can get an exclusive discount if you contact Sturat Empson or Ben Scott on 0845 072 7620.
You must quote Benedix as a reference to claim your discount
If you would like a personal consultation with regards to qualification choices contact a consultant at Benedix on 0208 742 9749.
