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Mid-Market Anti-Money-Laundering Programs for Regulated Industries

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mid-Market Anti-Money-Laundering Programs for Regulated Industries

Implementation-grade mastery for compliance and technology leaders in regulated sectors

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Staying ahead of regulatory scrutiny without over-engineering compliance

The situation this course is for

Mid-market organizations face disproportionate regulatory attention but lack the resources of enterprise teams. Generic AML training doesn’t address their unique balance of risk exposure, operational agility, and compliance expectations. Professionals are expected to deliver robust programs without clear blueprints.

Who this is for

Compliance officers, risk managers, legal operations, and technology leads in mid-market financial services, fintech, crypto, and regulated platforms who own or influence AML program design and execution.

Who this is not for

Enterprise compliance teams with dedicated AML divisions or professionals seeking introductory AML awareness content.

What you walk away with

  • Architect a risk-proportionate AML program aligned with FFIEC and FinCEN expectations
  • Implement customer due diligence workflows that scale with growth
  • Optimize transaction monitoring thresholds to reduce false positives by 30, 50%
  • Integrate SAR filing processes with case management systems
  • Produce audit-ready documentation and board-level reporting templates

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of Mid-Market AML
Defining scope, risk appetite, and regulatory alignment for mid-sized organizations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding AML in the mid-market context
  2. Key regulations: BSA, FinCEN, FFIEC guidelines
  3. Risk-based approach fundamentals
  4. Customer risk tiering models
  5. Geographic risk mapping
  6. Product and service risk profiling
  7. Regulatory expectations by sector
  8. Defining program ownership and accountability
  9. Balancing compliance and customer experience
  10. Benchmarking against peer institutions
  11. Common pitfalls in early-stage programs
  12. Setting measurable program goals
Module 2. Customer Identification and Verification
Designing efficient, compliant onboarding flows for diverse customer types.
12 chapters in this module
  1. CIP rule essentials
  2. Document verification standards
  3. Digital identity validation techniques
  4. KYC data collection frameworks
  5. Third-party verification integration
  6. PEP and sanctions screening integration
  7. Ongoing customer due diligence triggers
  8. Risk-based verification intensity
  9. Remote onboarding compliance
  10. Non-resident customer handling
  11. Beneficial ownership tracing
  12. Template: Onboarding checklist
Module 3. Transaction Monitoring Design
Configuring rules-based and behavioral systems to detect suspicious activity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Transaction monitoring objectives
  2. Setting baseline thresholds
  3. Cash inflow/outflow anomaly detection
  4. Velocity and structuring pattern recognition
  5. Network analysis for linked accounts
  6. Behavioral baselining for customers
  7. False positive reduction strategies
  8. Rule tuning cadence and ownership
  9. Alert triage workflows
  10. Scalable alert volume management
  11. Integration with case management
  12. Template: Monitoring rule log
Module 4. Suspicious Activity Reporting
Standardizing SAR filing processes and internal coordination.
12 chapters in this module
  1. SAR filing thresholds and triggers
  2. Internal referral protocols
  3. Case file assembly standards
  4. Legal and compliance coordination
  5. Filing through FinCEN portal
  6. Post-filing customer communication
  7. SAR narrative writing best practices
  8. Record retention requirements
  9. Exemption tracking and reporting
  10. Handling repeat filers
  11. Multi-jurisdictional SAR handling
  12. Template: SAR decision matrix
Module 5. Risk Assessment and Policy Frameworks
Building living risk assessments and board-approved policies.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments
  2. Identifying inherent vs residual risk
  3. Policy drafting for board approval
  4. Risk ownership assignment
  5. Policy review and update cycles
  6. Documentation standards for examiners
  7. Integrating risk findings into controls
  8. Scenario planning for emerging threats
  9. Vendor risk integration
  10. Cybercrime and AML convergence
  11. Climate risk and financial crime links
  12. Template: Annual risk assessment outline
Module 6. Audit and Examination Readiness
Preparing for regulatory exams and internal audits with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Common examination focus areas
  2. Document organization strategies
  3. Responding to examiner requests
  4. Preparing management for interviews
  5. Corrective action plan development
  6. Deficiency tracking systems
  7. Pre-exam self-assessments
  8. Leveraging audit findings for improvement
  9. Internal audit coordination
  10. External examiner communication protocols
  11. Post-exam follow-up tracking
  12. Template: Examination readiness checklist
Module 7. Technology Stack Integration
Aligning AML tools with core banking, CRM, and data systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Core system integration patterns
  2. CRM data enrichment for risk scoring
  3. API-based verification services
  4. Data pipeline design for monitoring
  5. Event-driven alerting architecture
  6. Cloud-based AML platform selection
  7. Vendor due diligence for AML tech
  8. On-premise vs hosted trade-offs
  9. System uptime and resiliency planning
  10. User access controls for AML tools
  11. Integration testing frameworks
  12. Template: Tech integration roadmap
Module 8. Training and Culture Development
Embedding AML awareness across departments and levels.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Role-based training design
  2. Onboarding training modules
  3. Ongoing refresher cycles
  4. Phishing and social engineering awareness
  5. Frontline employee red flag training
  6. Management accountability training
  7. Culture measurement techniques
  8. Incentivizing reporting behaviors
  9. Anonymous reporting channel design
  10. Incident debrief protocols
  11. Training completion tracking
  12. Template: Annual training calendar
Module 9. Third-Party and Vendor Risk
Extending AML controls to partners, agents, and service providers.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Third-party risk categorization
  2. Due diligence for agent banks
  3. Payment processor oversight
  4. Correspondent banking relationships
  5. Fintech partnership due diligence
  6. Conducting vendor audits
  7. Contractual compliance clauses
  8. Ongoing monitoring of partners
  9. Sub-agent risk management
  10. Geographic risk in vendor operations
  11. Exit strategies for high-risk vendors
  12. Template: Vendor risk assessment form
Module 10. Program Metrics and Executive Reporting
Demonstrating program effectiveness to leadership and boards.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining key risk indicators
  2. Alert volume and closure rate tracking
  3. False positive rate measurement
  4. SAR filing trends analysis
  5. Customer friction metrics
  6. Examination outcome tracking
  7. Budget vs actual spend reporting
  8. Staffing and workload metrics
  9. Risk exposure dashboards
  10. Board presentation templates
  11. Benchmarking against industry peers
  12. Template: Monthly AML report
Module 11. Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Applying AML frameworks to crypto and digital asset transactions.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Travel Rule compliance (FATF Recommendation 16)
  2. VASP due diligence
  3. On-chain monitoring tools
  4. Address risk scoring
  5. Exchange transaction monitoring
  6. P2P transaction red flags
  7. Wallet type classification
  8. DeFi interaction risks
  9. NFT transaction patterns
  10. Stablecoin monitoring
  11. Cross-border crypto flows
  12. Template: Crypto transaction review log
Module 12. Future-Proofing and Emerging Threats
Anticipating new crime typologies and regulatory shifts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Deepfake and synthetic identity trends
  2. AI-generated fraud detection
  3. Climate fraud and greenwashing risks
  4. Supply chain money laundering
  5. Human trafficking financial patterns
  6. Cyber-enabled fraud convergence
  7. Geopolitical sanction evasion
  8. Trade-based laundering in digital marketplaces
  9. Remote work and identity risk
  10. Regulatory technology (RegTech) evolution
  11. Global regulatory alignment trends
  12. Template: Emerging threat watchlist

How this maps to your situation

  • Designing an AML program from scratch
  • Scaling an existing program for growth
  • Preparing for regulatory examination
  • Responding to increased transaction volume

Before vs. after

Before
Uncertain about how to structure an AML program that satisfies examiners without overburdening operations.
After
Confident in deploying a risk-proportionate, audit-ready AML framework tailored to mid-market realities.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 45, 60 hours total, designed for self-paced learning with practical implementation milestones.

If nothing changes
Organizations that delay structured AML program development face longer onboarding cycles, higher false positive rates, and increased scrutiny during examinations, slowing growth and raising operational costs.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance webinars or enterprise-focused certifications, this course delivers targeted, implementation-ready knowledge for mid-market teams, bridging the gap between regulatory expectation and operational reality.

Frequently asked

Who is this course best suited for?
Compliance leads, risk officers, and technology architects in mid-market financial services, fintech, crypto, and regulated platforms who are responsible for building or improving AML programs.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course relevant for non-US regulated industries?
Yes, the frameworks are designed to align with FATF standards and can be adapted to non-US jurisdictions with local regulatory overlays.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 hours total, designed for self-paced learning with practical implementation milestones..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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