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AFC Compliance CareersACAMS Education Program

Date : December 6th 2017

Donna BucciIreland Account ManagerACAMS

ACAMS is a global community

ACAMS is the world’s largest international membership organisation dedicated to growing the knowledge, skills, expertise and network of AML/CTF professionals.

180 58,000+Countries Members

11Languages in which the CAMS exam is

available

50+International

Chapters

45+Conferences and

seminars throughout the world every year

c.33,000+Members

with CAMS

Serving the international AML community with a comprehensive suite of solutions

Membership

• Online community

• News & information

• Networking

Certifications

• e-certificates• CAMS• CAMS-Audit• CAMS-FCI

Conferences& Training

• Conferences • AFC Symposia• Topic specific

seminars• Bespoke training

Enterprise

• Institution-wide training

Networking &Community

• Events• Chapters• Task Forces• Online Forums

Information Resources

• moneylaundering.com

• acamstoday.org• Free webinars• White papers• Videos

Cloud-Based Software

• Risk Assessment

CareerDevelopment

Effective Staff & Teams

EmployeeRetention

Regulatory Compliance

Meeting Internal Policy Expectations

Solving Client Issues

ACAMS members: A diverse and elite group of AML/CTF professionals• Anti-Money Laundering Officers

• Compliance Officers

• Government Regulators

• Law Enforcement/Intelligence Agents

• Internal & External Auditors

• Intelligence Officers

• Risk Management Specialists

• Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants

• Investment Advisors

• Real Estate Compliance Specialists

• Consultants

• Banks

• FinTech/RegTech

• Credit Unions & Savings Banks

• International Regulatory Bodies

• Monitors

• Law Enforcement Agencies

• Securities Firms

• Money Services Businesses

• Insurance Companies

• Consulting Groups

• Audit Firms

• Accounting and Law Firms

• Gaming Organisations

• Credit, Debit & Pre-Paid Card Companies

• Real Estate Agencies

• Jewellery and Precious Metals Dealers

• Information and Software Service providers

Membership



• Networking

Certifications

• e-certificates• CAMS• CAMS-Audit• CAMS-FCI



seminars• E-certificates• Bespoke training

Enterprise








• Risk Assessment

ACAMS e-certificatesTopic specific learning in four hours, over four weeks, with two live virtual classrooms.

E-certificates are currently available in:

• AML Foundations• Cyber-Enabled Crime• Counter-Terrorist Financing• Investigations• KYC CDD (plus Intermediate)• Sanctions Compliance• Trade-Based Money Laundering• Transaction Monitoring (plus Intermediate)• Virtual Currencies and Blockchain

Certifications• Drive a culture of compliance from the top down by building

highly skilled teams staffed with subject matter experts

• Demonstrate to regulators and examiners their dedication to a standardised risk-based approach for protecting against money-laundering threats and financial crime risks

• Attract, retain and reward top talent

• Meet mandated AML training requirements through preparation and study and satisfy ongoing training through recertification and advanced certification activities

• Safeguard against financial and reputational damage

What is the CAMS qualification? Industry qualification, earning you the CAMS designation, putting you in the

top 1% of AML professionals worldwide

Only globally recognised standard for assessing AML competence and experience

Used by many financial institutions as the entry level qualification for financialcrime teams

Practitioners’ focus: we enhance your ability to fulfill your job requirements after completing our program

Industry recognition reflected in higher salaries – qualified professionals are paid 42% more (March 2015 survey)

CAMS Eligibility Criteria40 qualifying credits. Based on:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (20 CAMS credits) orMaster’s Degree (30 CAMS credits)

Professional Experience: Each full year related to AML duties (10 CAMS credits) up to 3 years maximum

Training:• Various professional certifications or qualifications (CPA,

CISI, ACCA..) (10 CAMS Credits)

• Courses/ seminars/ web seminars/ conferences/ trainingsessions – internal & external (1 CAMS credit per hour)

CAMS Curriculum – 4 core areas

Risks and methods of Money Laundering & TF (Definitions, Stages, Methods, Risks, Terrorist Financing)

Compliance Standards for AML & CTF (FATF, EU AML Directives, Wolfsberg Group, World Bank, the IMF…)

AML / CTF and Sanctions Compliance programs (Risks, Functions (Compliance, KYC, Audit), Sanctions, Red Flags)

Conducting and Responding to Investigations (Within an organization / between countries)

CAMS Study and PreparationStandard Study Package: Electronic Study Guide Electronic Flash Cards Audio Book eLearning Course (worth 6 CAMS credits)

Additional Option: Virtual Classroom training. 6 x 2 hour weekly sessions

(worth 12 CAMS credits)

Also available: CAMS Live preparation training Bespoke in-house training

CAMS Examination

• Independent psychometric standards used todevelop the Exam

• 3 ½ hours long, 120 multiple-choice questions, computer-based

• 1 point per question (pass rate 75 out of 120)

• 750+ global test centers

• Results available immediately

What if I don’t pass the first time?

Exam retakes are available Retake fee is not the full exam

package ACAMS policy asks for a 60 day

wait time between the retakes

What happens after I become CAMSCertified?

Recertification every 3 years to maintain the CAMS designation

Demonstrate 60 credits in that period

How long is the exam? What is the pass rate? When will I know if I passed…?

Membership



• Networking

Certifications

• CAMS• CAMS-Audit• CAMS-FCI




Enterprise








• Risk Assessment

w w w . a c a m s . o r g

ACAMS Enterprise is a streamlinedapproach to personal development,business information and regulatoryawareness for your whole team.

Enterprise members receive:

• Unlimited training webinars• ACAMS moneylaundering.com subscription• Easy to retrieve usage reports to track your team’s development

WWW.ACAMS.ORG/ENTERPRISE

Membership



• Networking

Certifications




seminars• Bespoke training

Enterprise








• Risk Assessment

Upcoming ACAMS Europe events

7 February 2018Anti-Financial Crime Symposium – Cyprus | Nicosia

8 March 2018KYC / CDD Boot Camp | London

31 May -1 June 2018ACAMS European Conference | Amsterdam

Membership



• Networking

Certifications





Enterprise








• Risk Assessment

The ACAMS Chapter network stretches across the globe –fostering professional relationships and providing local forums for region-specific discussion and learning in local languages. Chapters currently active in Europe(*or about to be launched) included:

• Baltics• Cyprus• France• Germany• Iberia*• Ireland• Netherlands• Nordics• Poland*• UK

Membership



• Networking

Certifications





Enterprise








• Risk Assessment

Find career guidance at www.acamstoday.org

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