Membership Cadres & Eligibility - Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria

Membership Cadres & Eligibility

The IPRIMN is currently inviting applications for direct professional membership (by qualification & experience) into the following professional membership grades:

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Associate Cadre Eligibility

Minimum of a Bachelor degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Taxation, Statistics, and other relevant disciplines.

FULL MEMBERSHIP

Full Membership Cadre Eligibility

Minimum of a Bachelor degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Taxation, Statistics, and other relevant disciplines with at least 10 years post qualification experience

FELLOW MEMBERSHIP

Fellow Membership Cadre Eligibility

This is the highest grade of the Institute’s Professional Membership. Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in relevant discipline with at least one Fellowship of a reputable professional body and not less than 20 years post qualification experience. PhD holders are considered automatically qualified.

The professional membership of the IPRIMN offers the following benefits

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): The Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria (IPRIMN) encourages and supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of her Members across all professional membership cadres. The IPRIMN through distance learning, online courses, seminars, webinars and formal training sessions helps members to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in risk and investment management, ultimately enhancing their professional standing and reputation.
Enhanced Professional Standard and Recognition: The professional membership of the IPRIMN represents the hallmark of professional status in Risk and Investment Management. Certified Members of the IPRIMN are empowered to use the Institute’s post-nominal designations such as FIPRIMN (Fellow, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria), MIPRIMN (Member/Full Member, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria) and AIPRIMN (Associate Member, Institute of Professional Risk and Investment Managers of Nigeria) after their names as a mark of professional status and global recognition in risk and investment management.
Career Advancement: The professional membership of the IPRIMN provides members with professional certifications that demonstrate expertise and commitment to professional growth in the field of risk and investment management. This can significantly benefit members’ career progression by way of promotion in their various workplace. Also, showcasing IPRIMN’S professional certification on one’s CV can increase its credibility, making it more attractive to potential employers.
Networking Opportunities: Through local and international conferences, seminars, and workshops, the IPRIMN offers a vital platform for members to exchange ideas, learn from others, and build valuable connections that can lead to new opportunities and career advancement. By actively engaging in these professional events/activities, members of the IPRIMN can expand their professional network and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in their respective industries.
Access to Exclusive Learning Resources: Members of the IPRIMN have unlimited access to a variety of exclusive resources that can aid in their professional development and career growth. Such resources include industry-specific research and physical resources like journals and conference papers. These exclusive resources provide members of the Institute with the insights and knowledge needed to excel in the risk and investment management profession. These resources enable members to stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in risk and investment management, thereby, maintaining their professional competency and enhancing their reputation in the field. Access to these resources can also help members of the IPRIMN to identify new opportunities and develop the skills required to seize them.

Fellow Membership (FIPRIMN)

Full Membership (MIPRIMN)

Associate Membership (AIPRIMN)

Membership Upgrade

An Associate Member can upgrade his/her membership to a Full Member and a Full Member to a Fellow with more academic and /or professional qualifications and work experience in Risk and Investment Management.

MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE

ASSOCIATE TO FULL MEMBER

MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE FROM ASSOCIATE TO FULL MEMBER

Associate Members can upgrade to Full members when they have obtained more academic and professional qualifications as well as additional years of work experience. Associate Members can upgrade to Full Members by writing a cover letter and sending it to the Registrar/Secretary to Council of the Institute via email. The following attachments must accompany the cover letter:

MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE

FULL MEMBER TO FELLOW

UPGRADE FROM FULL MEMBER TO FELLOW

A Full Member can upgrade to Fellow when he/she has gotten an additional 3 to 5 years work experience as a Full Member or has obtained or completed a higher degree especially a PhD or additional professional qualifications from reputable professional bodies such as ICAN, ANAN, CITN, CIBN, NIM, IBDFM, etc. A Full Member can upgrade to a Fellow by writing a cover letter and sending it to the Registrar/Secretary to Council of the Institute via email. The following attachments must accompany the cover letter:

MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE