JOIN. ENGAGE. LEAD. The Risk Management Association (RMA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven professional association serving ... the financial services industry. Its sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk management principles in the financial services industry. RMA promotes an enterprise approach to risk management that focuses on credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and regulatory issues. Founded in 1914, RMA was originally called the Robert Morris Associates, named after American patriot Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Morris, the principal financier of the Revolutionary War, helped establish the USA's banking system. Today, RMA has approximately 2,500 institutional members. These include banks of all sizes as well as NBFIs. RMA is proud of the leadership role its member institutions take in the financial services industry. Relationship managers, credit officers, risk managers, and other financial services professionals in these organizations with responsibilities related to the risk management function represent these institutions within RMA. Known as RMA Associates, these 18,000 individuals are located throughout North America and financial centers in Europe, Australia and Asia. Members actively participate in the RMA network of chapters. Chapters are run by RMA Associates on a volunteer basis and provide our members with opportunities in their local communities for education, training, and networking throughout all stages of their financial services careers. Chapters are located across the U.S. and Canada as well as in financial centers internationally. RMA KANSAS CITY CHAPTER The mission of the Kansas City Chapter of the RMA is to support the professional development and networking of members and volunteers in the Kansas City Metro through the enhancement of their risk management skills, knowledge and capabilities. Follow us to keep abreast of news, events and networking opportunities in the region. read more