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Membership types are based on your role and your institution’s affiliation with RMA. Find the membership that’s right for you below, and join today. Being a member of RMA is being a part of a community of like-minded professionals. It's having a network to turn to through every stage of your career when you have a question or need advice, and knowing you have access to different perspectives right at your fingertips. Simply put, it makes professionals better at their jobs.

Institutional

For financial institutions, private and governmental; agencies and authorities responsible for supervising and regulating financial institutions; organizations whose activities in risk management parallel those of financial institutions

Key Benefits

Discounts on all RMA events, products, services, and training for the entire organization

Free downloads of RMA's Enterprise Risk Management Workbook Series and more

Access to valuable information such as downloads of Study Packs, surveys and studies, and Journal articles

Membership Dues

Dues are on a sliding scale of total assets as of December 31. View the full dues scale here.

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Associate

For those employed by an RMA institutional member.

If you do not work for an RMA institutional member but provide services to financial institutions, skip down to our Professional Membership.  

Key Benefits

Discounts on all RMA events, products, services, and training

Networking opportunities via RMA Xchange, Member Roster Online, Global Chapter Network, and our Professional Member Directory

Digital Edition and downloadable articles from The RMA Journal® and more

Membership Dues

At only $75/year (just $6.25/month!), this is one of the lowest-cost financial association memberships. Dues are prorated based on the month you join; download this chart for exact amounts. Note: Some local chapters also charge an affiliation or administration fee, which is not included in this fee.

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Professional

For accountants, attorneys, and other professionals who provide services to financial institutions

Key Benefits

Networking opportunities via RMA Xchange, Global Chapter Network, and our Professional Member Directory

Career development/leadership opportunities in our chapter network

Discounts on all RMA events, products, services, and training

Membership Dues

Just $295/year per person. Dues are prorated based on the month you join; download this chart for exact amounts. Note: Some local chapters also charge an affiliation or administration fee, which is not included in this fee.

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Academic

For professors, deans, teaching assistants engaged in research, scholarship and/or teaching in financial services or risk management

If you’re a college student, skip down to our Student Membership.  

Key Benefits

Scholarship application information and opportunities for students

Access to RMA's Study Packs and free Web Seminars for your classes

Discounts on a variety of RMA events, products, services, and training

Membership Dues

Membership is FREE for qualified Academic members! Academic members are professors employed by colleges and universities in North America. Individuals who are adjunct faculty members are not eligible for academic membership but may qualify for Professional membership.

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Student

For full-time students enrolled within a major associated with risk management

Key Benefits

Networking and mentorship opportunities through RMA chapter meetings and events

Access to research information such as The RMA Journal®, Study Packs, regulatory updates and bulletins, and components of RMA University Online

Availability of RMA scholarships ranging from $2,000-$8,000

Membership Dues

Membership is FREE for qualified Student members! Candidates for membership must be full-time students and not currently employed full time.

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Join a Community of Thousands

Since 1914, RMA has fostered a supportive, highly collaborative community where risk managers connect, engage, and develop as leaders. We hope you’ll join us.