How is FRM compared to CFA?

FRM
#1

I am in the back office of an asset management firm and would like to break into Risk Managment field.

I took CFA level II exam but failed. Now I’m wondering if I should stick to CFA or do something else. CFA is broad and widely recognized in finance/investment field. However I’m not interested in any front office job but more interested in middle office, expecially Risk Management. So if I already know what I want, why don’t I just focus on opportinities in this particular field instead of wasting my time on CFA tests? I’m wondering if passing FRM will help me get into this field, and how hard it is comparing to CFA?

Thank you in advance.

#2

If you want to break into risk management, the FRM material will be more relevant.

#3

Thanks, will you encourage me to finish CFA before I start FRM?

#4

That being said, once you complete the CFA, you don’t need the FRM. I know it sounds contradictory, but my answer was based on whether you had to do one or the other.