Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Course Overview:

The Financial Risk Management (FRM) certification, awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), is a leading qualification in the field of risk management. It equips professionals with the skills necessary to identify, analyze, and mitigate financial risks, making it highly valuable for careers in risk management, financial analysis, and investment management.

Duration:

The FRM certification typically requires 6 to 12 months of preparation per part, depending on the candidate's background and study plan. Many candidates take a year or more to complete both parts.

Syllabus (Semester-Wise / Level-Wise Structure):

The FRM program is divided into two parts, each covering a range of topics essential for managing financial risk.

1. FRM Part I (Equivalent to Semester 1):

  • Foundations of Risk Management

    • Risk management concepts and principles

    • Types of risks and their impact

  • Quantitative Analysis

    • Statistical analysis and probability theory

    • Risk metrics and models

  • Financial Markets and Products

    • Overview of financial markets and instruments

    • Derivatives and structured products

  • Valuation and Risk Models

    • Valuation techniques for financial instruments

    • Risk modeling approaches

2. FRM Part II (Equivalent to Semester 2):

  • Market Risk Measurement and Management

    • Techniques for measuring market risk

    • Management strategies for market risk

  • Credit Risk Measurement and Management

    • Credit risk models and management practices

    • Counterparty risk and credit derivatives

  • Operational Risk and Resilience

    • Operational risk assessment and control

    • Business continuity and resilience strategies

  • Risk Management and Investment Management

    • Portfolio management and asset allocation

    • Risk management in investment strategies

Average Fees:

  • Exam Registration Fees: Approximately $1,000 - $1,200 (for both parts)

  • Study Materials and Preparation Courses: ₹40,000 - ₹1,00,000

  • Total Cost: ₹1,00,000 - ₹2,00,000 (including all fees and preparation costs)

Exams to Attend:

  • FRM Part I: Typically held in May and November each year

  • FRM Part II: Typically held in May and November each year

Top 10 Institutions in India Offering FRM Preparation:

  1. Indian School of Business (ISB)

  2. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

  3. Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

  4. Financial Risk Management Institute of India (FRM India)

  5. National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

  6. Excel Academy

  7. EduPristine

  8. Kaplan Financial

  9. IMS Proschool

  10. AnalystPrep

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala Offering FRM Preparation:

  1. Amity Global Business School, Kochi

  2. Rajagiri Business School, Kochi

  3. SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi

  4. IIM Kozhikode - Kerala Chapter

  5. University of Kerala - Department of Commerce

  6. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

  7. Model Engineering College, Kochi

  8. Kochi Business School

  9. Technological Institute of Management Studies, Thiruvananthapuram

  10. Christ College, Irinjalakuda