FRM Part I · exam guide
FRM Part I Career Scope
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GARP describes the FRM as a certification showing that a professional can assess, measure and monitor risk in real-world situations. Passing Part I is the first step towards it.
Typical roles
- Risk analysis
- Model validation
- Trading
- Portfolio management
- Treasury
- Audit
- Consulting
Where you can work
- Banks and financial institutions
- Asset and investment management
- Consulting and audit firms
What it leads to: After Part I, candidates take FRM Part II. Passing both Parts and submitting two years of relevant work experience leads to the FRM certification.