Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program Fundamentals

How to Build and Manage an Efficient Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program

What you'll learn
- Explore key components of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and AML Compliance Program
- Understand 5 Pillars of an AML Compliance Program
- Learn main responsibilities of an AML Compliance Officer
- Discover how to set up AML Compliance in your organization

Requirements
- This course is designed for both beginners and also experienced persons interested in AML Compliance.

Description
Master the complete framework for building and managing effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs using the industry-standard 5 Pillars approach.

Money laundering costs the global economy trillions of dollars annually, and regulatory authorities are imposing increasingly severe penalties on non-compliant organizations. This comprehensive course provides you with the exact blueprint used by leading financial institutions to build bulletproof AML compliance programs that satisfy regulators and protect against financial crime.

You'll learn the proven 5 Pillars methodology that forms the backbone of every successful AML program, giving you a systematic approach to compliance that you can implement immediately in any organization.

What You'll Learn:

Foundation & Framework:

Master money laundering basics and understand the complete regulatory landscape

Discover the 5 Pillars of an Effective AML Program that regulators expect to see

Learn how these pillars work together to create comprehensive protection

Pillar 1 - Designated AML Compliance Officer:

Define the essential roles, responsibilities, and qualifications for AML officers

Structure the compliance function for maximum effectiveness

Establish proper reporting lines and accountability frameworks

Pillar 2 - Policies, Procedures and Internal Controls:

Design bulletproof AML policies that pass regulatory scrutiny

Implement comprehensive KYC/CDD procedures that actually work

Create internal controls that catch problems before they become violations

Pillar 3 - Customer Due Diligence (CDD):

Master risk-based assessment methodologies that allocate resources efficiently

Identify and evaluate customer, geographic, and product risk factors

Build CDD processes that scale with your business while maintaining effectiveness

Pillar 4 - Independent Testing:

Understand the critical purpose and different types of independent testing

Learn proper audit scope and methodology for AML programs

Transform audit findings into actionable improvement plans

Pillar 5 - AML Training:

Develop targeted training programs for different audiences and risk levels

Measure training effectiveness and build a genuine culture of compliance

Create sustainable learning programs that evolve with changing regulations

Who This Course Is For:

Compliance professionalswho need to understand or build AML programs using industry best practices

Banking and financial services employeesrequired to understand AML compliance frameworks

Risk management professionalslooking to specialize in financial crime prevention

Internal auditorswho need to evaluate AML program effectiveness

Legal professionalsworking with regulated financial institutions

Business owners and executivesin financial services who need comprehensive AML knowledge

Consultantsadvising clients on AML compliance implementation

Career changersseeking to enter the high-demand compliance field with structured expertise

Why This Course Works:

This isn't theoretical training—it's the exact framework used by successful financial institutions worldwide. The 5 Pillars approach is recognized by regulators as the gold standard for AML compliance, and you'll learn how to implement each pillar systematically and effectively.

You'll get practical, actionable guidance on each component, from structuring your compliance officer role to designing training programs that actually change behavior. Every section builds on the previous one, giving you a complete, integrated understanding of how professional AML programs really work.

The course includes real-world applications, regulatory expectations for each pillar, and the critical interdependencies that make or break AML programs. You'll understand not just what to do, but why each element is essential and how they work together.

By the end of this course, you'll have:

Complete mastery of the 5 Pillars framework used by leading institutions

The ability to assess and improve existing AML programs

Practical knowledge to build new AML programs from the ground up

Understanding of regulatory expectations for each program component

Confidence to lead AML initiatives and communicate effectively with senior management

Whether you're building your first AML program or enhancing an existing one, this course provides the structured, comprehensive approach that regulators expect and that actually works in practice.

Who this course is for:
- Beginner Compliance Officers will learn how to build an AML Compliance Program for the first time
- Experienced Compliance Officers will learn how to improve their skills with best practices
- Designated individuals of institutions will learn how to answer regulatory expectations regarding AML Compliance
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