Modules

The qualification offers a broad-based understanding of the type of risk faced by banks and how these risks may be identified, assessed, and managed. It enables practitioners to understand fundamental risk management concepts and discuss key developments in the current banking operating environment. It builds upon the concepts learned under the risk management principles and framework. It enhances the qualitative understanding of risk management techniques through numerical examples, allowing risk managers to develop further solutions that strengthen their knowledge of risk management. It caters to specialist risk management professionals who aim to gain a deeper understanding of risk management theories and apply market, credit, operational and liquidity risk management tools.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Principles and Framework
• Risk Models, Capital and Asset Liability Management

PROGRAMME FEES 

Enrolment

1. Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB.
2. Candidates must meet the following entry requirements.

When applying to enrol for the BRM qualification via the Applicant Portal, upload the FRM/PRM certificate for us to process the exemption.

APPROVAL

1. All applications for enrolment or exemption will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the regulations.
2. Applications will be processed upon receipt of full documentations as stated in the Documentation section.
3. Approval for enrolment or exemption will be granted based on the information/documents submitted and applicants may be contacted in case additional information is required.
4. Applicants will be informed of the Institute’s decisions within 10 working days from date of application (upon receipt of full and complete documentation) for qualifications and experience already assessed.
5. Where the applicant’s qualifications have not been previously assessed by the Institute, the processing time will be longer.
6. Candidates will be informed in writing of the Institute’s decision via email.

Assessment

Note: Please click here for old BRM assessment structure.

Assessment Support

To assist learning, applicants are provided with relevant study texts and online learning support, including mock exams.

Grade Bands

Time Limit

A candidate must pass the BRM module within 1 year.

DOCUMENTATION

The applications submitted will only be processed upon receipt of the full documentations. Candidates who submit incomplete applications (i.e. incomplete details or incomplete supporting documents) will be given five working days to provide the required information and/or documentation. If the candidate fails to submit the required information or complete set of relevant supporting documents within the five working days, the application will not be processed.

Below is the list of documents that are required for the qualification.

Important notes:

Qualification certificates/transcripts submitted must be certified true copy by one of the following:

• University Official; OR
• Notary Public; OR
• Commissioner for Oaths; OR
• Officer of the employing organization; OR
• Such other persons or agents as may be approved by Institute.

The signatory must sign and date the document(s) and provide the following details:

• Name:
• Designation:
• E-mail:
• Contact Number:

a) If the documents are not in English or Bahasa Malaysia, they must be accompanied by translation of the documents which is done by a certified translator. The credentials and contact information of the certified translator must be stated

b) Qualifications submitted for enrolment as a candidate for a qualification or for exemption must be awarded by universities/higher education institutions recognised by the awarding country’s Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent authority or the National Qualification Accreditation Agencies.

c) Malaysian qualifications should be listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register or in Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) website.

d) AICB reserves the right to contact the awarding institute to verify a candidate’s qualification awards.