Financial Risk Management (FRM) part I quantitative analysis The FRM program is rigorous and comprehensive, designed to measure both a candidate's understanding of a broad array of risk management concepts and approaches and a candidate's grasp of the latest technical and industry knowledge. Successful completion of the program signifies a candidate's ability to keep pace with a rapidly changing financial landscape. ... The FRM exam is a practice-oriented examination, and its questions are derived from a combination of theory, as set forth in the readings, and "real-world" work experience