Anti-Financial Crime Compliance & Risk Management

This specialized DIXONTECH programme focuses on developing expert skills in Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) strategies, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation practices in line with global standards including FATF, AML, CFT, and KYC. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the regulatory environment, compliance systems, fraud detection, and risk-based approaches essential for safeguarding financial integrity.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Overview of Financial Crime Types and Trends
• International AML/CFT and Sanctions Frameworks
• Building and Managing Compliance Programs
• KYC, CDD, and EDD Procedures
• Transaction Monitoring and Reporting
• Risk-Based Approaches to Financial Crime Prevention
• Fraud Prevention and Detection Systems
• Regulatory and Supervisory Expectations
• Technology and Data Analytics in AFC
• Investigation, Reporting, and Remediation Practices

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Gain in-depth understanding of global financial crime risks and compliance frameworks for effective organizational protection.

• Implement AML/CFT frameworks effectively
• Conduct KYC and risk profiling
• Strengthen compliance and governance systems
• Identify and mitigate financial crime risks
• Apply investigative and analytical methods
• Use technology in monitoring suspicious activity
• Coordinate with regulators and auditors

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals engaged in financial compliance, audit, governance, and regulatory oversight functions in financial and non-financial sectors.

• Compliance Officers and Managers
• Risk Management Specialists
• Internal and External Auditors
• Financial Crime Investigators
• Legal and Regulatory Advisors
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analysts
• Bankers and Financial Controllers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

DIXONTECH employs an interactive approach combining regulatory case studies, simulated investigations, global compliance models, and analytical workshops. Participants work on real-world scenarios to enhance their practical ability to detect, prevent, and manage financial crimes in complex regulatory environments.

DAY 1

UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL CRIME AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS

• Definition and scope of financial crimes
• FATF recommendations and compliance pillars
• AML/CFT global and regional regulations
• Financial crime typologies and patterns
• Role of financial institutions in prevention
• Regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms
• Key international sanctions regimes
• Emerging threats in digital finance

DAY 2

AML/CFT PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Building an effective compliance framework
• Policies and governance structures for AML
• Risk-based approach to AML and CFT
• Customer due diligence (CDD) process
• Enhanced due diligence (EDD) practices
• Politically exposed persons (PEPs) screening
• Suspicious transaction monitoring systems
• Reporting obligations and timelines

DAY 3

RISK MANAGEMENT AND FRAUD PREVENTION

• Identifying financial crime risk indicators
• Fraud risk assessment and control design
• Operational risk integration with AML systems
• Internal controls and segregation of duties
• Data-driven approaches to risk mitigation
• Detection and prevention of insider threats
• Whistleblowing and ethical reporting culture
• Regulatory expectations and best practices

DAY 4

INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING TECHNIQUES

• Conducting internal investigations professionally
• Collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence
• Using data analytics for suspicious transactions
• Case documentation and audit trails
• Cooperation with law enforcement agencies
• Preparing STR/SAR for regulators
• Root cause analysis and remedial actions
• Lessons learned from enforcement cases

DAY 5

TECHNOLOGY, FUTURE TRENDS, AND GLOBAL PRACTICES

• Role of AI and machine learning in AML
• Blockchain technology and transaction transparency
• FinTech and RegTech innovations in compliance
• Cybercrime risk and digital asset laundering
• Global best practices and compliance benchmarking
• Continuous professional education in AFC
• Cross-border cooperation and regulatory alignment
• Building a resilient compliance culture