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AML Operational Workflow – Cross-Border Compliance

  • Oluwagbemiga (O) Oshin image

    By - Oluwagbemiga (O) Oshin

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Course Requirements

🏢 Organization: PeerHub Ltd.

📘 Department: Compliance & Risk

📅 Course Duration: 1 Day (Modular / Self-Paced)

🎯 Audience: Compliance Officers, AML Analysts, Investigators, Team Leads

🧠 Prerequisite: Basic understanding of AML principles and regulations

Course Description

Course Description:

This course provides in-depth training on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) operational workflows, with a specialized focus on cross-border transaction monitoring and regulatory compliance. Designed for compliance professionals, investigators, and analysts, the course equips participants with the practical skills and knowledge required to effectively manage AML alerts using NICE Actimize, investigate suspicious activities, and ensure adherence to international and jurisdiction-specific regulations.

Participants will explore the entire AML workflow—from alert generation and case assignment through to escalation and SAR filing. The course also addresses how to structure a cross-border AML unit, handle jurisdictional complexities, and implement robust quality assurance mechanisms.

Key Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Navigate AML workflows using Actimize for transaction monitoring

  • Understand the regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions

  • Identify and investigate high-risk, cross-border transaction patterns

  • Structure and manage a cross-border AML compliance unit

  • Prepare and file accurate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

  • Apply quality assurance and performance metrics in AML processes

Target Audience:

  • AML Analysts

  • Compliance Officers

  • Risk Managers

  • Financial Crime Investigators

  • Team Leads overseeing cross-border compliance

Course Format:

  • Self-paced, modular lessons (video, interactive, quizzes)

  • Practical case studies and simulations

  • Final assessment and certification

Duration:

~6–8 hours (can be completed in one day or spread over a week)

Certification:

Certificate of Completion issued upon successful completion of the final assessment.

Course Outcomes

🎓 Course Benefits

AML Operational Workflow – Cross-Border Compliance
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🌍 Why Take This Course?

This course is designed to go beyond theoretical AML training. It prepares you to thrive in real-world compliance environments—especially in the increasingly critical area of cross-border financial crime monitoring.


💡 What You Will Gain

Hands-On System Proficiency

  • Get trained on NICE Actimize, the global industry standard for AML transaction monitoring

  • Work through simulated alerts, investigations, and SAR filings

Regulatory Confidence

  • Understand and apply global AML regulations (FATF, GDPR, NDPR, EU AMLD)

  • Learn how to manage cross-border compliance risks effectively

Workflow Mastery

  • Follow a structured AML workflow from alert generation to case closure

  • Gain clarity on the roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures within an AML unit


🧪 Practice Meets Performance

🛠️ Live Case Simulations

  • Apply learning in realistic scenarios with interactive tools and case studies

  • Master compliance processes in a risk-free environment before going live


🌟 Exclusive Internship Opportunity

🎯 Score 80% or more in the final assessment and qualify for:

📌 A 2-Month Internship with a Cross-Border Compliance Company

This internship includes:

  • Real-time case handling using live systems

  • Exposure to international financial compliance operations

  • Mentorship from industry professionals

⚠️ Note: This opportunity is first-come, first-serve and subject to the discretion of PeerHub Ltd and its partners.


📈 Career-Enhancing Experience

  • Gain practical, in-demand skills employers are looking for

  • Strengthen your resume with hands-on AML compliance experience

  • Position yourself for roles in global compliance teams and fintech risk units


🏁 Get Certified

  • Certificate of Completion issued by PeerHub Ltd

  • Valid for 1 year (renewal available via refresher module)

  • Includes proof of internship eligibility (where applicable)


🚀 Your Compliance Career Starts Here

By blending structured learning with real-world exposure, this course delivers true job readiness for the evolving world of AML and financial crime prevention.

Course Curriculum

  • 7 chapters
  • 5 lectures
  • 0 quizzes
  • 6 Hours total length
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1 INTRODUCTION TO AML & CROSS-BORDER COMPLIANCE
5 Min

📘 Module 1: Introduction to AML & Cross-Border Compliance 📝 Module Description: This foundational module introduces learners to the core principles of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the unique challenges posed by cross-border compliance in today’s global financial ecosystem. You'll explore the key concepts, legal frameworks, and international standards that drive AML enforcement, with a focus on how operational workflows are adapted for transactions across jurisdictions. This module sets the stage for the practical components of the course by helping learners understand the regulatory context, institutional responsibilities, and risks associated with global money movement, preparing them for more advanced system-based and workflow-driven topics in later modules. 🎯 Learning Objectives: By the end of this module, learners will be able to: Explain the purpose and global importance of AML initiatives Identify the key stages of money laundering Understand core AML regulations (FATF, EU AMLD, NDPR, FinCEN) Describe the operational impact of cross-border financial compliance Recognize the institutional roles (banks, regulators, fintechs) in AML enforcement 📦 Module Content Includes: Explainer videos & case examples Interactive reading on AML laws and structures A downloadable global AML compliance map Practice quiz to test your understanding


2 LESSON 1 MODULE 1
40 Min

This foundational lesson introduces learners to the concept and critical importance of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) within the global financial system. It explains how financial criminals attempt to disguise illicit funds and how AML laws, systems, and institutional frameworks are used to detect, prevent, and report such activities. Learners will explore the purpose of AML from both a regulatory and operational perspective, including the roles played by financial institutions, compliance officers, and automated tools like Actimize. Through practical examples and global insights, the lesson builds a clear understanding of why AML is essential in protecting financial integrity and combating a wide range of criminal activities. By completing this lesson, students will have a solid grasp of AML fundamentals—laying the groundwork for advanced topics such as transaction monitoring, case escalation, and cross-border compliance strategies.


3 lesson 2
45 Min

This lesson explores the three fundamental stages of money laundering—Placement, Layering, and Integration—which form the backbone of illicit financial operations across the globe. Students will gain a deep understanding of how illicit funds are funneled into legitimate financial systems, disguised through complex transactions, and ultimately reintegrated into the economy as seemingly legal assets. By breaking down each stage with real-world examples, financial behaviors, and laundering techniques, this lesson prepares students to recognize suspicious patterns, understand the workflow of illicit finance, and build a foundation for AML investigations and compliance monitoring. This knowledge is essential for anyone pursuing a career in AML compliance, risk analysis, financial crime detection, or regulatory operations.


4 Lesson 3
35 Min

In this lesson, learners will explore the regulatory and institutional framework that governs Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts around the world. The focus is on understanding the key laws, directives, and global standards—particularly those issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—that define how nations, financial institutions, and regulators combat illicit financial activity. Students will gain insight into how various jurisdictions, including the United States, European Union, and the United Kingdom, implement AML regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), EU AML Directives, and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). Additionally, the lesson will highlight the importance of international cooperation through bodies such as the Egmont Group, IMF, and Interpol, ensuring a globally coordinated approach to enforcement. This lesson lays a strong legal and operational foundation for future AML professionals by equipping them with the knowledge to interpret, navigate, and apply key compliance standards across jurisdictions and industries.


5 Lesson 5
25 Min

This lesson examines the critical roles that various institutions play in the global AML framework. Learners will gain insights into the responsibilities of banks, FinTech companies, regulatory bodies, compliance officers, and technology providers such as Actimize. By understanding how each stakeholder contributes to AML enforcement—from transaction monitoring and reporting to legal oversight and tech infrastructure—students will build a systems-level perspective of the AML ecosystem. This knowledge is foundational for anyone pursuing a role in financial compliance or regulatory technology


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