It just came to my attention that most of the posts on FRM facebook page are from Indian participants. I have seen the passing list from previous years and it seems that most are Indian, Chinese (Asian generally), so it seems that FRM is very popular and reputed in Asia. But how about the US and Europe? Generally, do companies know about and think highly of the designation?
Depends what part of the industry. Mostly risk management.
I work in risk management for an asset manager, and it is something management encourages us to attain at some point.
^ If they specifically tell you to get it, then do it.