Undergraduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance

The learner will be able to:

• Explain the Money Laundering/ Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks in line with the country’s Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risk profile
• Describe the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and international financial crime risks that must be managed by a regulated firm
• List Maltese and international financial crime laws, regulations and sources of best practices that are applicable to local and foreign financial institutions operating in Malta
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks in line with the Financial Action Task
• Force (FATF) recommendations
• Identify and analyse Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) typologies and highlight red flags
• Apply the legislation, laws, policies and procedures surrounding money laundering
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to address de-risking, sanctions, and how the supervisory authorities interact in carrying out Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulation

Prerequisites

Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:

• A qualification at MQF Level 4 (one A-level or equivalent in any subject); AND
• A pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (O-level or equivalent)

Target Audience

This programme is targeted at people within the financial and banking sector, as well as other individuals seeking professional and academic advancement in AML and compliance.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you include, but are not limited, to:

• Compliance supervisor/manager
• Money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) and their deputies
• Police and FIAU/FCID staff
• Managers with responsibilities for internal AML controls
• Risk managers
• Accountants
• Lawyers
• Company secretaries

Modules

Complete all modules to get your qualification

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