About
The Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) is a non-profit professional association, governed by a Board of Directors directly elected by its global membership. PRMIA is represented globally by 46 chapters in major cities around the world, led by Regional Directors appointed by the Board.
Mission and Objectives
Established in 2002 by a volunteer group of risk industry professionals, our mission is to provide an open forum for the development and promotion of the risk profession. To accomplish this mission, the objectives are:
- To be a leader of industry opinion and a proponent for the risk management profession
- Drive the integration of practice and theory and certify the credentials of professional risk managers
- Connect practitioners, researchers, students and others interested in the field of risk management
- Be global in focus, promoting cross-cultural ethical standards, serving emerging as well as more developed markets
- Work with other professional associations in furtherance of our mission
Solutions
We provide an open forum for the development and promotion of the risk profession. PRMIA is a non-profit, member-led association dedicated to defining and implementing the best practices of risk management through education; webinar, online, classroom and in-house training; events; networking; and online resources.
Risk Certifications and Certificates
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM™) Designation
Endorsed by leading businesses and universities, the PRM is the global standard for the world's top financial risk professionals - essential to practicing industry CROs.
- Associate PRM Certificate
The Associate PRM Certificate is designed for staff entering the risk management profession, or other users such as auditing, accounting, legal, and systems development personnel who need to understand fundamental risk management methods and practices.
- Operational Risk Manager Certificate
The Operational Risk Manager Certificate is designed to deliver a deep, practical understanding of operational risk management frameworks and measurement methodologies in financial institutions.
PRMIA certifications and certificates are recognized by leading global institutes.
Risk Resources
Our publications provide you with access to some of the highest quality and most relevant writing for professional risk managers. Members have access to a wealth of online resources including a Jobs Board with risk management job openings in cities around the world, links to past presentations and papers, and much more.
Risk Training
- Online Training
Over 700 online professional development courses, delivered individually or as a corporate package and available anywhere in the world with an Internet connection.
- Customized Training
Tailored training programs are designed specifically for your company and taught by faculty from leading worldwide universities and industry experts.
- Classroom Training
PRMIA and leading universities around the world have come together to offer specialist and advanced courses in risk management taught by world authorities in their subjects.
Global Presence
We are active in nearly every major financial center worldwide and provides an extensive and engaged network of risk professionals.
We offers 200 meetings each year through local chapters, giving members access to the best practices of the global risk profession and to a local network of colleagues. Executive staff and board members can take advantage of the Risk Leader Program, which connects a global network of Chief Risk Officers and the most senior risk professionals.