MCRM

MCRM – Member Certified Risk Manager

The core professional grade for practising risk managers.

• You are: applying risk frameworks, policies and tools in real organisations. 

• Typical profile: 3+ years risk-related experience. 

• Education routes (any one): 

  • OCRM Diploma in Financial Risk Management for Banks, or

  • Two or more OCRM Certificates, or

  • Recognised external qualification plus relevant experience.

• Post-nominals: MCRM (OCRM®) 

“The professional benchmark for practising risk managers.” 

FCRM – Fellow Certified Risk Manager

Reserved for senior leaders and recognised experts.

• You are: leading risk agendas, heading teams or functions, and contributing to the profession. 

• Typical profile: 8+ years’ risk experience, including leadership roles. 

• Typically holds: 

  • MCRM in good standing, and

  • OCRM Diploma plus multiple Certificates (or equivalent profile), and

  • Evidence of contribution (projects, publications, mentoring, speaking, etc.).

• Post-nominals: FCRM (OCRM®) 

“The mark of authority and leadership in risk management.” 

Which Level Is Right for You? (Entry Snapshot)

You don’t have to start at ACRM if you’re already experienced. Choose the level that best matches your qualifications, experience, and professional profile.

ACRM – Associate Certified Risk Manager

Best for:

• Students and recent graduates

• Early-career professionals

• People transitioning into risk roles

You’re a good fit for ACRM if:

• You have at least one OCRM Certificate (or the OCRM Diploma).

• You’re at the start of your risk career – typically 0–2 years’ experience in areas like risk, audit, compliance, finance, IT, or operations.

• You’re committed to the OCRM Code of Ethics and want to build a solid professional foundation.

What you gain:

• The professional title ACRM (OCRM®)

• A recognised starting point on the OCRM membership ladder

MCRM – Member Certified Risk Manager

Best for:

• Practising risk managers and specialists

• Professionals who apply risk frameworks and tools in their organisation

You’re a good fit for MCRM if:

• You have at least 3 years of risk-related experience, for example in:

  • Enterprise risk

  • Operational risk

  • Credit or market risk

  • Compliance, audit, or governance

• And you meet one of these qualification routes:

  • You hold the OCRM Diploma in Financial Risk Management for Banks, or

  • You have completed two or more OCRM Certificates, or

  • You have a recognised external qualification in a related field plus relevant experience.

• You can provide a CV and basic evidence of your role and responsibilities (e.g. job description, employer confirmation).

• You agree to follow the OCRM Code of Ethics and maintain ongoing CPD.

What you gain:

• The professional title MCRM (OCRM®)

• Recognition as a practising risk professional