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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Compliance Officer (Micro-credential) (Level 4)

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This qualification is delivered by UpSkill, one of New Zealand’s leading AML/CFT specialists, with over a decade of experience in the field. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be immediately applied to any AML/CFT compliance role, whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your existing career.

Course Overview

This qualification covers the following key topics and more:

  • Regulatory framework: You will learn about the regulatory environment in New Zealand and the obligations that need to be satisfied.
  • Oversight: You will learn how to report to oversight bodies and what effective governance looks like in the context of AML/CFT.
  • Risk Assessment and AML/CFT Programme: You will learn about the requirements relating to Risk Assessments and AML/CFT Programmes.
  • Vetting: You will learn how to undertake vetting checks and the key matters that should be considered when conducting vetting checks.
  • Training: You will learn about the importance of effective training and how to deliver an effective training programme.
  • Customer Due Diligence: You will learn how to conduct customer due diligence.
  • Third parties: You will learn about the requirements relating to third parties and agents and how to ensure to measure the ongoing performance of third parties and agents.
  • Account and Transaction Monitoring: You will learn how to identify and monitor for unusual activity, behaviour and transactions.
  • Suspicious Activity Report: You will learn when and how to submit suspicious activity reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit.
  • AML/CFT Audits: You will learn how AML/CFT Audits are conducted, how to appoint an AML/CFT Auditor and what you need to be aware of so that you can get the most out of an AML/CFT Audit.
  • Assurance: You will learn how to develop a Compliance Assurance Programme and how to undertake assurance testing.
  • Annual Report: You will learn how to submit an AML/CFT Annual Report.
  • Record keeping: You will learn how to ensure that you collect and main adequate and effective records.

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Scope The aim of the micro-credential course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, navigate, and manage anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. The purpose of this micro-credential is to equip learners with the expertise needed to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and promote compliance in their own organisations. Learning Outcomes
  1. Interpret and explain provisions within the anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulatory framework.
  2. Analyse legal obligations of reporting entities and determine the appropriate application of those obligations.

Skills You Will Gain

$3,500.00 excl. GST

Course Type NZQA Micro-credential
Level 4
Credits 10
Time Frame Learn and complete at your own pace of up to 16 weeks
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