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Welcome to the IRM Recognition Knowledge Networking Support www.theirm.org Institute of Risk Management
Welcome to the IRM
Recognition Knowledge Networking Support www.theirm.org
Institute of Risk Management
Thank you for joining the IRM!
Membership reflects your commitment to developing as a risk professional. We are here to offer support on this journey and to help you get the most out of your membership.
This welcome pack gives you a flavour of what to expect as an IRM member. It offers some useful information about our internationally recognised qualifications, training, research and guidance publications, and how you can become an active member of our community.
There is no doubt in my mind that the importance of enterprise risk management will continue to grow rapidly in the years to come. Organisations will increasingly look to their risk professionals to lead, coach and advise on risk at a strategic level. As the leading professional body for risk management, we are here to ensure you are ready for the opportunities and threats of the future.
Good luck on your journey with us.
Introduction 2
Guiding the Profession 3
Code of conduct Professional Standards
Knowledge and Resources 4
Thought Leadership Guides and briefings Online resource centre
Our Communities 5
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Regional Groups Events
Learning and Development 6
Qualifications Study support Training Webinars
Communication 8
Enterprise Risk magazine E-newsletters Social media
Your IRM 9
Getting involved Accessing “MyIRM” Updating your details
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Email us Find us Ian Livsey
Chief Executive
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Introduction
Guiding the ProfessionAs the professional body for risk management, IRM sits at the heart of the risk profession. We lead on developing standards, building skills, cultivating talent and championing learning. We support individuals and organisations to improve their performance through building risk management capability and healthy risk cultures.
Code of conductOur code of conduct sets out the principles and standards of behaviour we expect of members when they perform their professional duties. These requirements are for all members, regardless of your membership category, the role you fulfil or where you are employed. You are expected to exercise your own judgement to meet these requirements, and to seek advice if in doubt.
You can view our code of conduct online. If you have any queries in relation to this, please contact us.
IRMBUILDING
EXCELLENCE IN RISK
MANAGEMENT
COMPLIANCEMONITORING
RESEARCH
MEMBERSHIP
CONTINUING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONALSTANDARDS
SYLLABUS &QUALIFICATIONS
Professional StandardsAs the professional and educational body for risk management, IRM has a leading role to play in setting these standards. They provide a framework for our qualifications, training courses and for the continued professional development of members.
To learn more please visit our Professional Standards in Risk Management page or view our brochure:
“You will find a wealth of knowledge and support for your chosen career. Members are always willing to share their experiences to improve how risk is managed, and the profile of the profession.”
Phil Parratt CIRMRisk ManagerKier Group
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Thought LeadershipOur Thought Leadership programme examines crucial current and future issues facing the risk management profession.
We contribute to national and international committees, government bodies, research projects, consultations, standard setting bodies and other risk initiatives. We also support, publish and share research undertaken by our members, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Regional Groups and partner organisations.
Below are a few of our publications to get you started. You can find more in our online resource centre.
Our technical committee is responsible for developing our Thought Leadership programme. If you are interested in learning more please contact our Technical Director Paul Hopkin.
Knowledge and ResourcesWe help you stay up-to-speed with a wide range of resources including expert guides, best practice advice and in-depth articles.
Guides and briefingsWe regularly produce practitioner guides and briefings to help you get to grips with complex risk topics.
Below are a few of our more recent publications:
Online resource centreOne of our key objectives is to support you through the exchange of knowledge and good practice.
Our online resource centre provides easy access to resources and information including:
> IRM risk management standards.
> Articles, guides and briefings.
> Presentations and reports.
> Templates (such as risk registers, risk matrices, committee terms of references and job descriptions).
> Support on report writing, international operations and running risk workshops.
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Our CommunitiesWe are a global professional community. Across the world, our members work together in many ways to support each other. Our events and international member groups are great ways of networking with fellow members and developing your knowledge.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)You can join as many SIGs as you like. They provide you with a platform to discuss your industry as technical specialists, where you can network, exchange views and share best practice.
We currently have the following SIGs available for our members:
> Charities
> Cyber and Information Management
> Enterprise Risk Management
> ERM in Banking and Financial Services
> ERM in Insurance
> Governance, Risk and Compliance
> Health and Care
> Infrastructure Risk
> Innovation
> Legal Risk
> Operational Risk
If there is not a SIG for your sector listed above, why not volunteer to start one? Just talk to us to help get set up.
EventsOur rolling programme of events includes one day conferences, topical briefings, meetings and our Global Risk Awards. We work in partnership with other professional institutes and relevant commercial partners to provide the most up-to-date events programme for our members.
View our online events page for further information about our upcoming and previous events.
Regional GroupsRegional Groups help members develop their own knowledge by providing a platform to discuss risk management, as well as a local support network of IRM members. Connect with your peers, learn about risk disciplines from different sectors and share your best practice.
Our UK and international Regional Groups are listed below:
You have been automatically allocated to your local Regional Group, but you may become a member of other groups and attend events if you wish.
> Bermuda
> Ireland
> Jordan and Palestine
> Kenya
> Midlands (UK)
> North East England
> North West England
> Qatar
> Scotland
> South Africa
> South West England
> Switzerland
> Turkey
> United Arab Emirates
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Learning and DevelopmentThe continuing professional development of our members is important to us. We want to equip you with the tools you need to succeed in your career. With industry leading qualifications and widely acclaimed training courses, we have lots of options to suit your needs.
QualificationsIRM qualifications combine the practice and principles of risk management to offer universal relevance, whatever sector, organisation or country you work in. Start your journey today to become a Certified Member (CMIRM), the highest internationally recognised award available to risk management practitioners.
Chose from our three qualifications:
> International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management
> Certificate in Risk Management in Financial Services
> International Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management
Visit our website or email our student team to find out more.
Study supportThe Study is the online support area for IRM students and contains the essential resources and information to help students study and prepare for exams, including:
> An online library of learning material
> Module webinars
> Revision templates
> Your student handbook
> A course calendar
> Exam dates and times
Students can go to the MyIRM section of the website to access The Study.
The Your IRM section in this pack has more information on this.
Carla Knight IRMCertRisk Management Specialist
Exxaro, South Africa
“IRM provides you with the correct foundation that is
necessary to be a successful risk specialist or risk manager.”
Samuel Kibaara FIRMHead of Enterprise Risk Management
Kenya Power
“IRM qualifi cations have proved critical in defi ning my career
as a risk professional.”
Sanjeev Marwaha CMIRMEnterprise Risk Manager
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
“It is probably the most valuable qualifi cation I have by a
long way because of how practical the course content is.”
Fiona Davidge, FIRMEnterprise Risk Manager
Wellcome Trust
“My Diploma in Risk Management has been vital to my career development.”
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We offer in-house training options for all our standard courses, and can also arrange bespoke training upon request.
Find out more about all our training on our training page, or contact our training team.
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TrainingNeed to keep up-to-date with current risk management best practices? Or are you looking for training for your team or colleagues? Our interactive and practical training will give you the knowledge, tools and techniques that you need to stay ahead.
Our training aligns with the ISO 31000 framework, so you can be assured that the content is set against the international standard.
Our training courses include:
> Embedding Risk Management
> Effective Risk Registers
> Risk Culture
> Strategic Insights in to Cyber Risk
> Risk in the Boardroom
We offer CPD hours on all our courses and webinars.
WebinarsWe have a series of highly acclaimed webinars available online. These are free 45-minute broadcasts to view live, or download and watch at your convenience, delivered by leading experts in their fields.
Topics covered include:
> Information Security and Cyber Risk
> Root Cause Analysis Level 1 and 2
> Risk in the Boardroom
> Risk Reporting
> Running Successful Risk Workshops
“For me the course was extremely useful and I came away with some great tools and techniques that I can start employing
immediately in both existing and future projects.”
David BaileyGRC Project Manager
Hitec Laboratories
View our training brochure online for an overview of what we offer.
CommunicationAs part of the IRM community, we want you to have the latest and best industry information. We deliver this directly though our publications, e-newsletters and social media channels.
Enterprise Risk magazineEnterprise Risk is the leading quarterly title for the risk management community. It is an essential read to keep you informed of institute initiatives as well as leading industry thought and debate.
The magazine has a global reach and includes regular features on different countries and different risk related topics, including: employment and people; supply chains; risk management tools; political risk; information technology and information systems; emerging risk; careers and recruitment; security; and compliance.
Find out more about the magazine on our microsite.
E-newslettersWe will send you regular e-newsletters with all the latest community updates, industry news and job advertisements. This is a useful way of keeping up-to-date with IRM events, our latest thought leadership pieces and training opportunities.
Social mediaFollow us on social media to keep informed about our latest news, publications and events. Connecting with IRM accounts is also a great way to stay in touch with other members and share your own experiences.
Find us online by clicking on the icons below or by searching for “Institute of Risk Management”. You can find us on Twitter at @IRMglobal.
“An engaging institute which provides not only training, but lots of great supportive information via different methods (webinars, conferences, newsletters and topical news information) with important notifications of new legislation with supporting guidance.”
Toni-Jo Henderson IRMCertRisk and Assurance ManagerMedical Research Council
2,292 likes 2,653 followers 19,760 members
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Your IRMWe are always looking for members to get involved, share their experience and expertise and promote the work of the institute to business, government and other risk leaders. By becoming more involved with IRM, you can develop new skills, raise your profile and widen your network of professional contacts, whilst at the same time giving something back to the profession.
Getting involvedReports, publications and briefing papers We publish our own work and collaborate with other relevant institutes, associations, government bodies and corporate partners on joint projects. If you have any publications that you think members will benefit from accessing and you have permission to share them, we would like to hear from you and add them to our online resource centre.
Examining With over 600 students a year from over 100 countries, we are constantly looking for volunteers to support us in marking assessments and supporting students through their studies.
If you are keen to support our students and next generation of risk professionals, contact Barbara Amponsah-Abedi, Director of Assessment and Accreditation.
Communities If you would like to become a committee member or leader of a SIG or Regional Group, simply contact the Group Chair listed on the website.
“IRM is a global community that shares experiences from all industries in all corners of the world, and leads in risk management thinking. Belonging to the IRM has supported my journey in risk management all along. I have certainly fulfilled my aspirations and wish to see others develop and enhance their careers.”
Socrates Coudounaris BEng (Hons), MSc, FCII, CFIRM Executive Director, Enterprise Risk Manager Reinsurance Group of America IRM Deputy Chair
Accessing MyIRMMyIRM is the members-only area of our website. To access it for the first time, please follow these steps:
1. Go to www.theirm.org
2. Click on the link ‘Log in’
3. Click on ‘forgotten password’
4. Follow the instructions on the email you receive
Updating your detailsIf your personal or contact details should change at any time, please update them by logging into MyIRM.
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Contact usWe always welcome feedback from our members as it tells us how we can help support you better in the future.
If you have any questions or comments on any aspect of your membership please call +44(0) 20 7709 9808, or use the relevant email address below.
Email usMembership: [email protected]
Qualifications: [email protected]
Events: [email protected]
Training: [email protected]
Thought Leadership: [email protected]
Advertising and sponsorship: [email protected]
Marketing and communications: [email protected]
Find us Institute of Risk Management2nd Floor, Sackville House 143–149 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 6BN
Tel +44 (0) 20 7709 9808 Fax + 44 (0) 20 7709 0716Email [email protected]
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