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Professional by experience Seasoned risk professionals undertaking the senior executive route to IRM membership report a worthwhile, if testing, experience BY JO POWELL
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ince the IRM launched its senior executive route to IRM certification, experienced risk management professionals have had the option of using it to gain full membership of the IRM by virtue of their years of hardearned skills and expertise, rather than following the traditional path of undertaking the IRM diploma. The scheme is designed for senior risk professionals with at least eight years’ experience, and it allows them to demonstrate a parity of understanding and experience with certified members and certified fellows who have studied the Institute’s International Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management. While there may ‘only’ be an application form and interview involved, as a number of recent successful applicants will attest, the assessment process is far from just a tick-box exercise – and is a very worthwhile experience. The application form asks for real-world evidence from an applicant’s work history that demonstrates understanding of the principles and practices of risk management as set out in the IRM’s professional standards, appropriate experience of developing strategies and plans which reflect an organisation’s risk appetite, operational experience of managing the risk management process and experience in communication, change management
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A natural choice for someone with over 10 years’ experience
Enterprise Risk
