RMIA Certification / Specific Certification

Certified Chief Risk Officer (CCRO®)

Lead the future of risk management with CCRO® certification.

The CCRO® designation recognises senior executives, chief risk officers, governance leaders, assurance executives and highly experienced risk practitioners who demonstrate exceptional leadership, organisational influence and a sustained contribution to the risk profession.

Why Become a Certified Chief Risk Officer (CCRO®)?

A CCRO® not only leads risk, governance, assurance and resilience activities within their organisation, but also contributes to advancing the profession through thought leadership, mentoring, education, governance participation and community engagement.

As RMIA's most senior professional designation, CCRO® represents the pinnacle of professional recognition and is awarded to practitioners who have demonstrated executive capability, strategic influence and meaningful service to the broader risk community.

Assessment is based on demonstrated capability, organisational accountability, executive leadership and the practical application of advanced risk management principles. Recognition is determined by evidence of impact, influence and contribution rather than tenure alone.

Minimum Expectations

Applicants would typically demonstrate:

  • Executive or senior leadership accountability for risk, governance, assurance, resilience or related disciplines.

  • Significant experience influencing executive and board level decision making.

  • Demonstrated leadership across multiple risk domains.

  • Sustained contribution to advancing the risk profession.

  • Current CPRM certification or equivalent recognised standing.

CCROs are expected to act as ambassadors for the profession and contribute to the ongoing development of risk management across Australasia.

Applications for CCRO certification are not currently being accepted

Register your interest to apply for CCRO certification here

Mandatory Supporting Documentation

Assessment Principle

The Educational Working Group (EWG) assesses CCRO® candidates against four overarching criteria:

  • Executive Leadership: influence on organisational direction and NEW performance.

  • Governance and Decision Quality: contribution to governance, assurance and executive decision-making.

  • Professional Standing: recognised expertise and credibility.

  • Professional Contribution: sustained contribution to advancing the risk profession and developing future practitioners.

Supporting documentation:

  1. Completed CCRO® Application Form

  2. Executive Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume

  3. CCRO® Competency Statement

  4. Executive Governance Summary

  5. Professional Contribution Portfolio

  6. Professional Contribution Reflection

  7. Professional Qualifications

  8. Three Referee Endorsements

  9. Professional Declaration

  10. Community Commitment Statement

Certification fees:

  • Cost of application processing, panel review and examination: $450

  • Annual renewal fee CCRO®: $500

Pre-requisites include: