Certified Bank Branch Compliance Specialist
This course validates a professional’s expertise in regulatory compliance, anti-money
laundering, and risk management.
Instructor:
Price: €1500


€1500

Self study and virtual classes

Approx. 60 hours to complete

Examination

Certificate
Introduction to the class
The Certified Certified Bank Branch Compliance Specialist program validates a professional’s expertise in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and risk management. This certificate ensures that holders can confidently develop and enforce policies designed to detect and prevent financial crime. It is structured with a practical focus on the most current industry frameworks, standards, and real-world application of risk-based compliance systems.These elements guarantee the protection of the bank and its stakeholders from money laundering, fraud, corruption, and other shady practices, cultivating a spirit of efficiency and responsibility for the design and selection of processes and resources. These are the drivers for a successful and reputable operation. This course will give you the benefit of following the latest trends and developments from the regulatory perspective, equip you with best practices knowledge from the international arena, and assist you in developing the skills to understand and mainly to implement a proper compliance plan for your organization.
This course includes:
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10 hour of virtual meetings with the instructor
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50 hours of self study including articles and video presentations
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Full lifetime access to learning material
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Certificate of achievement
How it works?
Virtual classes take place on Hapeiron, an Interfima e-learning platform.
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Enroll to the class from this page
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After enrollment you'll receive a registration link to access the platform
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Complete all live classes and learning material
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Take the examination online
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Pass the exam and get your certification
About this Professional Certificate
Pass the exam at the end of the course and earn a market focused certification. The benefits of this certification are:
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Develop the ability to assess and manage financial crime risks
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Improve skills in customer due diligence and transaction monitoring
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Enhance credibility and professional standing in the field
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Gain internationally aligned compliance and AML knowledg
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Increase preparedness for regulatory audits and examinations
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Career advancement and cross-border professional recognition
Target group
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Compliance Officers and Managers
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Risk and AML Analysts
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Banking and Financial Sector Employees
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Internal Auditors
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Law Enforcement and Regulatory Staff
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Legal and Governance Professionals
Requirements
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Three years experience in the financial services industry either/or an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Law from an accredited university, college or school
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Continuous Education: 3 hours of related financial training every year
Skill you will gain
Compliance
Due diligence
Regulations
Anti-money laundering
Organizational behavior
Examination
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Passing Grade 70%
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Multiple choice questions and / or essay type questions
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One (1) hour duration
What you will learn
Module One : Fighting Financial Crimes
International Regulatory Drivers and Controls
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Money Laundering Risks and Methods
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Terrorist Financing Risks and Methods
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International Anti - Money Laundering Standards
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Implementing Anti-Money Laundering Programs
Other Financial Crimes
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Tax Evasion o Fraud and Internal Control
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Anti Corruption & Bribery
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Cyber Security & Data Privacy
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Implementing Financial crimes Programs
Module Two: Know Your Customer (KYC)
Customer Acceptance Policy
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Onboarding rules and restrictions for all type of clients
Customer Identification
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KYC documentation requirements for all type of clients
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Customer Due Diligence Requirements
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Additional KYC Requirements
Customer Verification
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Verifying process for client’s identity through reliable sources
Beneficial Ownership
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Identifying and verifying Beneficial Owner
High Risk Customers (PEPs, Non-residents, Non-for-Profit Organizations, etc.)
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Identification & Verification Process
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Applying enhanced due diligence
FATCA & CRS Requirements
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U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
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OECD Common Reporting Standard
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Account Opening requirements
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Customer Calcification and reporting obligations
Simplified KYC / Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
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Criteria and application
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Balancing simplicity with compliance
Correspondent Banking Relationships
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Risks and controls for cross-border banking
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Due diligence and assessment procedures
Know Your Employee (KYE) o Internal staff vetting
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Insider threat detection
Customer Information Update and Ongoing Review
Module Three: Risk Assessment & Monitoring
Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
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Understanding risk categories and mitigation strategies
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Implementing RBA in compliance frameworks
Sanctions and Interdictions
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Sanctions and Embargo Measures Compliance
Sanctions screening
Watchlist and adverse media checks
Monitoring Transactions for Unusual Activity & KYC Update
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Monitoring of Suspicious/Unusual Activities monitoring and review
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Reporting Suspicious Activity
Walk-in Customers
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Transaction risk assessment
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Recordkeeping requirements
Funds Transfer / Wire Transfer Compliance
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Information required in payment messaging
Cash Transactions
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Threshold reporting
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Identifying structuring attempts
Red Flags, Unusual Activities, and Suspicious Behavior
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Recognizing financial crime indicators
Internal reporting and escalation
Module Four: Compliance Program
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Regulatory expectations
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Compliance risk appetite (e.g., thresholds, escalation points, pass/fail rates)
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Bank’s products, services, processes, and operations Assessment
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Employee roles and responsibilities
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Compliance risk assessment results
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Regulatory change environmentCompliance monitoring results
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Compliance audit/examination
Module Five: Role & Responsibilities of Compliance Practitioner
Officer
High Risk Customers (PEPs, Non-residents, Non-for-Profit Organizations, etc.)