Get the competitive edge for your finance career

Over the past decade, changes across the global financial system have created a growing demand for professionals who can define, assess and manage risk. 

The Rotman Master of Financial Risk Management is a focused degree designed for quantitatively-strong students eager to hone their skills for the innovation-focused economy.

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"Risk management expertise is a critical skill required by all financial institutions.  This specialization has never been in greater demand."

- Sonia Baxendale, President and CEO, Global Risk Institute in Financial Services

Program overview

The Master of Financial Risk Management is a full-time program that runs from September to June.

Rotman Risk Management project

The applied Risk Management project is a chance for students to tackle a real issue that is relevant and of interest to financial institutions.

Industry connections

As a Rotman student, you'll benefit from the strong ties between the school and the finance industry.

Faculty

The finance faculty at Rotman is a mix of leading academics and seasoned industry professionals. Risk management and trading are core research strengths at the school.

Finance lab

Our state-of-the-art BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab allows you to hone your investment, trading and hedging strategies through access to information on the global markets and tools developed by Rotman experts.

Rotman FinHub: Financial Innovation Hub in Advanced Analytics

Bringing together FinTech practitioners with researchers and students interested in financial innovation issues, the hub explores financial applications of new technologies including blockchain, machine learning, big data and quantum computing.

What we're looking for

MFRM Admissions criteria

We look for students with strong quantitative skills, a solid academic track record, and a high potential for professional achievement in risk management.

How to apply

Master of Financial Risk Management: how to apply and important deadlines

MFRM Admissions Events

Our Master of Financial Risk Management admission events are a fun way to learn more about the program. Connect with faculty, current students and the admissions team. Join us!

Fees and financial support

Learn about the fees and expenses for the MFRM program, and the financial support available to you as a Rotman student.

International applicants

Canada, with its sound fiscal situation and solid economic performance is a model for the world and a safe haven in the light of recent financial turmoil. It also happens to be a great place to live. Find out why you should make Toronto, Canada your next home, and the steps you need to take to get here.

Real-world results

Offered over ten months, the MFRM program is designed to prepare ambitious recent graduates and young professionals for careers in risk management and finance. All courses are developed with practitioner input.

MFRM Program overview

The Master of Financial Risk Management is a full-time program that runs from September to June.

MFRM Course descriptions

The curriculum will allow you to master the complex issues involved in risk management and trading. All courses are developed with practitioner input.

Rotman Risk Management project

The applied Risk Management project is a chance for students to tackle a real issue that is relevant and of interest to financial institutions.

Faculty

The finance faculty at Rotman is a mix of leading academics and seasoned industry professionals. Risk management and trading are core research strengths at the school.

Industry connections

As a Rotman student, you'll benefit from the strong ties between the school and the finance industry. Through speaking events with industry executives, an integrated project on a real-world business challenge, and exposure to faculty who span both business and academia, you’ll learn from some of the top leaders in the industry.

Finance lab

The state-of-the-art BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab allows you to hone your skills in real time. With access to information on the global markets and simulation tools developed by Rotman experts, the lab provides opportunities to practice investment, trading and hedging strategies in a simulated and highly realistic environment.

Self development lab

Learn how to inspire others into action. The SDL offers an extensive schedule of workshops designed to nurture your communication and interpersonal skills through feedback-based learning.

MFRM Student View

This page is divided by the program structure, in which you are able to navigate the diverse student experiences through each and every step of the MFRM program.

Transform your potential

In a competitive market, it takes serious focus, drive and leadership to take your career to the next level. Located just blocks from Canada's business centre and part of the University of Toronto, the Rotman School is ideally positioned to help you connect with top employers. 

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Prepare for Career Success

Getting ahead

Our dedicated Career Services team is committed to working closely with you to achieve your career goals, and to develop the self-marketing tools and strategies that will benefit you throughout your professional life.

"In terms of the caliber of the class, you just need to look at my fellow students and what they’re doing now. They’re working in some prestigious institutions – the major banks, the central bank and insurance companies. They’re all covered."

- Jie (Jacky) Chen, MFRM '17, Investment Risk Analyst, OP Trust

Ways to engage

Our career services team will work with you to help you discover and define your vision for professional success. Through one-on-one coaching sessions, career development workshops and employer engagement events, you’ll gain the skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals.

Career services provides students with career support through a range of offerings:

Individual career coaching appointments

• Self-assessment and defining your career objectives
• Resume and cover letter review
• Networking techniques
• Interview preparation
• Behavioural Mock interviews
• Job offer and negotiation advice

Career and professional development workshops

• Crafting your professional networking pitch
• Advanced LinkedIn training
• Technical interview preparation
• Mock interviews with industry professionals
• Career panels and workshops in risk and finance

Employer engagement opportunities 

• Exclusive networking events 
• Mock interviews with industry panels
• Career panels
• Industry-specific speaker events
• Career panels and workshops in risk and finance

Online career resources

• Research tools
• Career development webinar and videos
  
  

As a graduate of the Rotman MFRM program you will have lifelong career support that will benefit you throughout your entire professional career.

Graduate profiles

Careers in risk

As a graduate, you will be well-positioned for career opportunities in risk management, as well as any area of finance that requires a thorough understanding of financial theory, and well developed quantitative and analytical skills.

• How well do you know risk?
• Are You Job-Market Ready? Become an Expert in Financial Risk Management
• Sound Risk Management: a critical capability for success
  

MFRM advisory board

The board seeks to raise the profile of Rotman’s MFRM program, facilitate networking and employment opportunities for students, and highlight the multiple ways in which the school is engaged in the risk management field.

Industry connections

As a Rotman student, you'll benefit from the strong ties between the school and the finance industry.

Master of Financial Risk Management, Class of 2023 profile

MFRM classes consist of students progressing straight from undergraduate studies and early career professionals with a few years of related work experience. All students have a strong quantitative background, with studies in subjects such as business/commerce, engineering and economics. Classes are a mix of domestic students and international student representing a number of countries. A number of international students have previously studied in Canada.

Welcome to the Rotman community

As part of the Rotman MFRM class, you will find yourself challenged and motivated to excel by the calibre of your classmates — peers who will become your lifelong network of friends and business contacts.

As part of the Rotman family, you will also have opportunities to interact with our powerful network of students and alumni who are working professionals and leaders in the finance community.

Student life begins at Rotman with an orientation event. You'll learn about Rotman, meet your classmates, and get to know what you should expect from your MFRM experience.

Case competitions

Rotman students participate in international case competitions – and even organize our own. The Rotman International Trading Competition is just one of the high-profile events hosted at the School each year. Competitions deepen your school experience, and allow you to test and sharpen your skills in real time.

Trading competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge. Participating in the competition is fun and engaging giving you the chance to meet people with the same interests as you from all over the world.

Rotman student clubs

Rotman has a number of different student clubs and associations, run by student that you are able to participate in. They range from clubs around specific industries, regions, and social activities.

Rotman speaker events

Attending events at Rotman is a great way to deepen your knowledge and stay connected to the latest issues in finance and the wider business community. Take advantage of the speaker series events as well as a range of guest speaker events featuring experts from all over the world who publish and write on business matters.

Read about MFRM students, alumni and the Rotman School

What is it really like to be part of an MFRM class? Find out by reading about the experiences of current class members and graduates.

"Your classmates are the future leaders of the finance services industry."

- Djordje Calic, MFRM '19, Analyst, Financial Trading, TransCanada

MFRM ambassadors

Hear from current Master of Financial Risk Management students on why they decided to choose Rotman as the launchpad for their career.

MFRM Student & alumni stories

At Rotman, our students are our key strength. Learn more about them in regularly updated feature stories.

MFRM blog

Read articles about current students, faculty, and the MFRM program.

Rotman in the news

Each week, our faculty share their groundbreaking research, published work and their authoritative insight into an exceptionally wide range of management issues. Take a moment to find out what's happening this week at Rotman.