A tailored course, built for your situation
Mid-Market Anti-Money-Laundering Programs for Risk-Adverse Boards
Implementation-grade frameworks for compliance leaders in regulated mid-market organizations
$199 one-time
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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.
Compliance teams are expected to deliver enterprise-grade AML programs with mid-market resources and board-level accountability
The situation this course is for
Mid-market organizations face rising regulatory scrutiny but lack the infrastructure of larger firms. Compliance leaders must design programs that satisfy auditors, reassure boards, and scale efficiently, all without overextending limited teams or budgets.
Who this is for
Compliance officers, risk managers, and governance leads in mid-sized organizations (200, 2,000 employees) in financial services, fintech, or regulated non-banks
Who this is not for
Enterprise compliance teams with dedicated AML units or firms without board-level risk oversight
What you walk away with
- Design a tiered AML program aligned with board risk appetite
- Build audit-ready documentation using standardized templates
- Implement customer risk scoring that balances compliance and CX
- Communicate program effectiveness to non-technical board members
- Deploy a scalable monitoring framework with limited headcount
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Mid-Market AML
Core principles, regulatory drivers, and scope definition for mid-sized organizations
12 chapters in this module
- Defining mid-market in AML context
- Global regulatory expectations
- Risk-based approach fundamentals
- Board accountability frameworks
- Program scoping techniques
- Stakeholder alignment maps
- Resource mapping for lean teams
- Benchmarking against peers
- Regulatory change management
- Compliance culture indicators
- Key performance metric design
- Program maturity assessment
Module 2. Board Communication Strategy
Translating technical risk into executive insights
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding board risk appetite
- Risk reporting cadence design
- Executive summary frameworks
- Visualizing AML risk exposure
- Board-level escalation protocols
- Scenario planning for audits
- Linking AML to strategic objectives
- Managing board inquiries
- Building trust through transparency
- Simplifying complex regulations
- Annual compliance storytelling
- Metrics that drive board action
Module 3. Customer Risk Profiling
Designing risk tiers that balance compliance and customer experience
12 chapters in this module
- Customer segmentation models
- Geographic risk scoring
- Occupation-based risk indicators
- Behavioral risk triggers
- Source of wealth verification
- Beneficial ownership mapping
- PEP and sanctions screening
- Dynamic risk reassessment
- Risk-based onboarding flows
- Exemption and escalation paths
- Documentation standards
- Audit trail preservation
Module 4. Transaction Monitoring Design
Building efficient, explainable monitoring rules with limited data
12 chapters in this module
- Threshold setting methodology
- Rule calibration techniques
- False positive reduction
- Behavioral baseline modeling
- Cross-border transaction flags
- Sudden activity change detection
- Cash-intensive business alerts
- Digital wallet monitoring
- Integration with core systems
- Alert triage workflows
- Investigation documentation
- Model validation approaches
Module 5. Suspicious Activity Reporting
Standardizing SAR/STR processes for consistency and defensibility
12 chapters in this module
- Determining reportability
- Internal escalation checklists
- Narrative writing standards
- Filing timeline compliance
- Coordination with legal teams
- Regulator inquiry preparation
- Peer review mechanisms
- Trend analysis for prevention
- Case closure protocols
- Staff training on red flags
- Quality assurance scoring
- Regulatory feedback loops
Module 6. Program Governance Framework
Establishing oversight, accountability, and continuous improvement
12 chapters in this module
- Three lines of defense alignment
- Compliance committee structure
- Policy version control
- Training completion tracking
- Independent testing planning
- Findings remediation tracking
- Regulatory change logs
- Internal audit coordination
- Vendor risk oversight
- Succession planning for key roles
- Compliance calendar management
- Annual governance review
Module 7. Technology Selection & Integration
Choosing and deploying tools that fit mid-market constraints
12 chapters in this module
- Needs assessment framework
- Vendor evaluation criteria
- Budget-constrained procurement
- API integration planning
- Data quality requirements
- Legacy system compatibility
- Cloud vs. on-premise tradeoffs
- User access controls
- System audit logging
- Change management protocols
- Support and SLA negotiation
- Scalability testing
Module 8. Staff Training & Awareness
Creating role-specific, engaging compliance training
12 chapters in this module
- Training needs analysis
- Role-based curriculum design
- Onboarding compliance modules
- Annual refresher frameworks
- Interactive scenario development
- Gamification techniques
- Completion tracking systems
- Knowledge retention measurement
- Manager coaching guides
- Whistleblower policy training
- Third-party training requirements
- Training effectiveness review
Module 9. Audit & Examination Readiness
Preparing for regulatory reviews with confidence
12 chapters in this module
- Document organization standards
- Common regulator questions
- Request response timelines
- Evidence trail construction
- Mock audit facilitation
- Gap remediation planning
- Regulatory correspondence templates
- Findings categorization
- Corrective action tracking
- Lessons learned documentation
- Pre-exam briefing packs
- Post-exam follow-up
Module 10. Third-Party Risk Management
Extending AML controls to vendors and partners
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk classification
- Due diligence checklists
- Contractual compliance clauses
- Ongoing monitoring plans
- Subprocessor oversight
- Geographic risk exposure
- Financial stability checks
- Cybersecurity alignment
- Audit rights negotiation
- Exit strategy planning
- Consolidated risk dashboards
- Regulatory reporting inclusion
Module 11. Program Metrics & Reporting
Measuring effectiveness and demonstrating value
12 chapters in this module
- KPI selection framework
- False positive rate tracking
- Alert-to-SAR conversion rate
- Case closure timelines
- Training completion rates
- Audit finding trends
- Risk exposure heatmaps
- Resource utilization analysis
- Benchmarking against peers
- ROI estimation models
- Dashboard design principles
- Reporting automation
Module 12. Program Launch & Evolution
Executing rollout and planning for continuous improvement
12 chapters in this module
- Go-live checklist
- Stakeholder communication plan
- Initial monitoring calibration
- Feedback collection mechanisms
- Phase-two enhancement planning
- Regulatory horizon scanning
- Technology upgrade path
- Team capability development
- Lessons learned integration
- Annual program refresh
- Board update cadence
- Scaling for growth
How this maps to your situation
- New AML program design
- Existing program enhancement
- Regulatory examination preparation
- Board-level risk reporting
Before vs. after
Before
AML programs are reactive, resource-intensive, and struggle to demonstrate value to executives
After
Compliance teams run proactive, audit-ready programs with clear board alignment and scalable operations
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 4, 6 hours per module, designed for completion within 12 weeks with part-time study.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, mid-market firms risk regulatory penalties, board distrust, and operational bottlenecks that slow growth and increase remediation costs.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance certifications or enterprise-focused AML courses, this program is tailored to mid-market constraints, practical, implementation-focused, and aligned with board communication needs.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Compliance officers, risk managers, and governance leads in mid-sized organizations facing board-level accountability for AML programs.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant for non-financial institutions?
Yes, if your organization handles financial transactions or is subject to AML regulations, the frameworks apply.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4, 6 hours per module, designed for completion within 12 weeks with part-time study..
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