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Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

ACAMS

Certification

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The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification is the global standard of competency for AML expertise, recognized by institutions, regulators, and the broader financial services industry. CAMS empowers professionals to combat financial crime while advancing their careers.

Cost

Private sector: US$2,095 Public sector: US$1,59 Virtual add on: US$595 Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Detailed information about this program

This certification is for: AFC professionals with 18–24 months of experience in anti-financial crime. Professionals aspiring to, or currently working in, the second or third lines of defense (2LOD/3LOD). Professionals seeking to strengthen their AML knowledge, credibility, and compliance expertise. Common roles include: MLRO/BSA Officer, Compliance Officer, Risk Manager, Internal Auditor, Head of Compliance, Head of KYC, Head of TM The CAMS Certification program is built around four essential online courses combining global standards with regional and industry relevance. Factor in ACAMS certification cost for CAMS, including exam and preparation options, as you decide whether to buy each course individually or access them all together as part of the CAMS Certification package: Understanding Risks and Methods of Financial Crime Global AFC Frameworks, Governance, and Regulations Building an AFC Compliance Program Tools and Technologies to Fight Financial Crime

Requirements

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Describe how money laundering works in a financial crime context
  • Identify money laundering risks across banking segments
  • Explain risks associated with non-bank financial services products
  • Knowledge of how non-financial services can be exploited for financial crime
  • Knowledge of AML risk exposure in banking and financial services
  • Knowledge of money laundering risks in DNFBPs and high-risk business sectors
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Financial Examiners13-2061.00
  • Compliance Officers13-1041.00
  • Financial Risk Specialists13-2054.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Loan investment portfolio documentation — analyze independently to assess credit quality and identify emerging risks during routine safety-and-soundness examinations.
  • Balance sheets and operating income and expense accounts — review and reconcile with reduced oversight to confirm institution assets and liabilities on standard examination cycles.
  • Compliance deficiencies and regulatory violations — identify patterns across transaction records and recommend corrective actions to institution management in written examination findings.
  • Internal and external audit reports — evaluate independently for scope adequacy and note specific weaknesses in internal control routines, escalating material issues appropriately.
  • Examination reports, exhibits, and supporting schedules — prepare in final draft form using established standards, accurately reflecting an institution's financial condition and compliance posture.
  • Financial analysis and compliance software — apply proficiently to conduct data queries and trend analyses that support examination conclusions in a regulatory agency environment.
  • Discussions with bank officers and outside accountants — lead focused information-gathering sessions, applying social perceptiveness to interpret responses and probe inconsistencies.
  • Capital adequacy and earnings assessments — conduct using quantitative financial analysis methods in support of overall institution risk ratings during assigned examinations.
  • Assigned examination subordinates or junior analysts — coordinate task assignments and provide day-to-day guidance on workpaper standards and examination procedures.
  • Time-sensitive examination deadlines and competing workstreams — manage effectively using project management software to ensure timely delivery of examination products.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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