Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training in Saudi Arabia
CAMS-Aligned Learning for Workplace Readiness
Master KYC, CDD, EDD & Risk Assessment
Insights from experienced AML practitioners
Navigate UAE/GCC AML, FATF & Sanctions Requirements
Apply AI & RegTech Across AML Operations
Flexible classroom & live online training with easy instalments
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Overview
What you will master with us:
- Develop practical expertise in AML compliance, financial crime risk management, and risk-based decision-making
- Master FATF standards, AML regulations, sanctions compliance, and enterprise AML governance
- Build practical KYC, CDD, and EDD capabilities through customer risk profiling, beneficial ownership assessment, PEP and high-risk customer evaluation
- Strengthen transaction monitoring and investigation skills by preparing SAR/STR reports and supporting regulatory reporting
- Develop knowledge of global AML and sanctions frameworks, including FATF recommendations, and sanctions screening
- Master practical simulations with technology-enabled AML learning, covering AI-assisted compliance monitoring, RegTech, and emerging financial crime risks
Upcoming sessions
Curriculum
1
What is money laundering and the stages of placement, layering, and integration
2
Definitions and distinctions: AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and tax evasion
3
Financial crime landscape, predicate crimes, and global impact
4
Terrorist financing methods: legitimate vs. illegitimate funding sources, cash couriers, hawala/informal value transfer systems, abuse of non-profit organizations, foreign terrorist fighter financing
5
Proliferation financing and its relationship to targeted financial sanctions
AI Integration
- Analyze money laundering typologies and financial crime indicators using AI-assisted compliance research
- Generate structured AML concept summaries and revision notes.
Activities/Case Study
- Identifying money laundering stages across multiple industries.
1
Sector-specific financial crime risk: banking, insurance, MSBs/PSPs/ecommerce, VASPs and cryptoassets, gaming and gambling, real estate, gatekeepers (lawyers, notaries, accountants), trusts and company service providers
2
FC risks related to PEPs and other high-risk customers
3
CAMS-aligned AML/AFC concepts (current blueprint)
4
Trade-based money laundering: over/under-invoicing, multiple invoicing, over/under-shipment, phantom shipments, misdescription of goods and services
5
Correspondent banking risk: nested/downstream relationships, payable-through accounts, shell bank prohibitions, correspondent-specific EDD
6
Private banking and wealth management risk (concentration accounts, high PEP overlap, complex ownership structures)
7
Additional predicate crime typologies: human trafficking/smuggling, drug trafficking, environmental crime, cybercrime
AI Integration
- Evaluate sector-specific financial crime risks and typologies using AI-assisted compliance research
- Generate structured financial crime risk summaries and analysis.
Activities/Case Study
- Sector-specific financial crime risk assessment across multiple industries.
1
Customer Identification Program (CIP)
2
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
3
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
4
Beneficial Ownership
5
Ongoing Monitoring
6
Customer Offboarding / Exit
7
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
8
High-Risk Customers
9
Customer Risk Rating Methodologies
AI Integration
- Evaluate customer risk indicators and beneficial ownership structures
- Support customer due diligence documentation and risk classification.
Activities/Case Study
- Enhanced due diligence assessment for high-risk customer onboarding.
1
FATF Recommendations and GCC regulator linkages (Note: FATF standards are globally neutral — the GCC regulator linkages are Learners Point's applied regional layer, not an ACAMS-defined scope.)
2
US AML/CFT regulatory framework (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions authority)
3
EU AML/CFT regulatory framework (AML Directives, EU Regulation 2024/1624)
4
Public-private partnerships (PPP) and cross-border regulatory/FIU cooperation
5
United Nations conventions
6
Basel Committee guidance
7
Wolfsberg Principles
8
Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)
9
International sanctions frameworks
10
FATF mutual evaluation process, jurisdictions under increased monitoring ("grey list"), high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action ("black list")
11
The Travel Rule: originator/beneficiary information requirements for funds transfers, including its extension to VASPs
AI Integration
- Compare global AML regulations and FATF requirements
- Analyze international compliance obligations across jurisdictions.
Activities/Case Study
- Cross-border AML regulatory compliance assessment.
1
Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
2
Enterprise AML governance framework
3
AML policies, procedures, and controls
4
AML risk assessments
5
Independent testing and audit
6
Compliance monitoring
7
Three lines of defense model
8
BSA Officer / MLRO roles and responsibilities
9
Risk Appetite Statement (RAS): purpose, drafting, communication, and control implementation
10
AML/AFC training as a core compliance program pillar (employee training design, frequency, role-based content)
11
Recordkeeping and retention requirements
AI Integration
- Review AML governance structures and compliance frameworks
- Analyze enterprise risk assessment methodologies.
Activities/Case Study
- Developing an enterprise AML compliance programme
1
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR/STR)
2
Transaction monitoring
3
Investigation methodologies
4
Case management
5
Regulatory examinations
6
Enforcement actions
7
KPIs and KRIs for board and management reporting
8
De-risking and financial inclusion
9
"Tipping off," customer communication, and use of Requests for Information (RFIs)
10
Named regulatory info-sharing regimes: FinCEN 314(a)/314(b), EU Regulation 2024/1624, COSMIC (Singapore)
11
Interaction between AFC professionals and the front office (relationship/account managers)
12
Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and other threshold-based reporting obligations, including structuring/smurfing detection
13
SAR/STR filing thresholds and regulatory timelines
AI Integration
- Review suspicious transaction patterns and investigation workflows
- Support SAR drafting and case documentation analysis
Activities/Case Study
- Regulatory investigation involving complex financial crime activities
1
Sanctions compliance framework
2
OFAC, UN, EU and regional sanctions programmes
3
Transaction monitoring principles
4
Payment and transaction screening across payment-message and transaction types, including SWIFT and blockchain/virtual asset transactions
5
Suspicious transaction indicators
6
Escalation procedures
7
Case documentation
8
Regulatory reporting obligations
AI Integration
- Analyze sanctions screening results and transaction monitoring alerts
- Support suspicious activity identification and escalation decisions
Activities/Case Study
- Identifying and escalating suspicious transactions involving sanctioned entities.
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Investigation planning
2
Evidence collection and documentation
3
Interview techniques
4
Case management lifecycle
5
Regulatory cooperation
6
Preparing investigation reports
7
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) engagement
AI Integration
- Organize investigation evidence and analyze transaction relationships
- Generate investigation timelines and reporting summaries.
Activities/Case Study
- Multi-jurisdiction financial crime investigation involving complex transaction patterns
1
AFC data quality, integrity and access
2
Data definitions and taxonomy
3
E-KYC, digital identity, facial recognition, liveness checks, biometrics, geolocation
4
Name/customer screening against named sanctions lists: OFAC, UN, EU
5
AI/machine-learning tools across onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring, and investigations
6
Traditional rules-based transaction monitoring: scenario coverage, threshold setting, statistical testing, model risk management and tuning
7
Network analysis tools
8
RegTech, data privacy/data protection considerations in AFC tools
9
Virtual assets and digital payment risks
10
Customer segmentation in transaction monitoring
11
Customer experience and appropriate level of friction in technology-enabled AFC controls
AI Integration
- Apply AI-enabled onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, network analysis, and investigation support tools
- Evaluate RegTech solutions and emerging digital financial crime risks.
Activities/Case Study
- Implementing digital AML controls across a financial institution using modern compliance technologies.
EnterpriseAnti-FinancialCrime (AFC) Investigation & Compliance Simulation
Participants assume the role of AML Compliance Officers and Financial Crime Investigators responsible for protecting a multinational financial institution from money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, fraud, and other financial crime risks. Working across onboarding, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting, participants assess customer risk, investigate suspicious activities, perform enhanced due diligence, evaluate financial crime indicators, and implement risk-based compliance controls while complying with international AML regulations and CAMS best practices.
The simulation integrates AML governance, FATF recommendations, customer due diligence, sanctions compliance, financial crime investigations, transaction monitoring, AI-enabled compliance technologies, virtual asset risks, regulatory reporting, and enterprise risk management into realistic financial crime scenarios. Participants collaborate to investigate suspicious transactions, prepare regulatory reports, strengthen compliance controls, and make defensible risk-based decisions aligned with modern Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) programmes and CAMS examination expectations.
Meet your Trainer
Dr. Srinivas, PhD., MSc., MBA, LLB, CMA, CPA, PMP
Dr. Srinivas Reddy is a skilled Corporate Trainer with a solid finance background and diverse credentials. He delivers effective learning solutions for finance and accounting teams, specializing in financial, cost, and tax accounting.
Dr. Reddy, a resourceful trainer, creates engaging and effective learning environments. He is dedicated to assessing training needs and closely monitors progress to provide relevant guidance, boosting participants' skills and productivity.
Dr. Reddy is not just a corporate trainer; he’s also deeply involved in community service. His commitment to both personal and professional growth makes him stand out.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional competency in the finance domain
- Outstanding communication & presentation skills
- Strong teaching proficiency
- Expertise across different verticals
Professional Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, U.S.A
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA), The Institute of Management Accountants, USA
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Fraud Examiners, USA
- Certified Cost Accountant (ICWA), The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, India
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify and assess money laundering and financial crime risks by recognising key typologies
2
Apply global AML/CFT frameworks and FATF recommendations to support risk-based compliance decisions and regulatory requirements across financial institutions
3
Strengthen KYC, CDD and EDD practices by evaluating customer profiles, beneficial ownership, PEP exposure, and customer risk-rating methodologies
4
Conduct transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations by analysing suspicious activity and preparing appropriate SAR/STR documentation
5
Design and evaluate effective AML compliance programs covering governance structures, internal controls, and enterprise-wide financial crime risk management
KHDA Certificate
Earn a KHDA attested Course Certificate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Learners Point Certificate
Earn a Course Completion Certificate, an official Learners Point credential that confirms that you have successfully completed a course with us.
Prerequisites
The eligibility requirements for the Anti Money Laundering Course in KSA are as follows:
- Get an active ACAMS membership
- Educational qualifications with a credit allocation of 10 for Associates, 20 for Bachelors, 30 for Masters and 40 for JD or PhD
- Work experience, where each year contributes 10 credits. Training in financial-crime-related areas, with a credit earned for every hour of training
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Frequently asked questions
No. The program is suitable for professionals at different stages of their compliance careers. Experienced AML professionals can use the training to strengthen their knowledge of governance, investigations, sanctions, and financial crime technology, while professionals transitioning from banking, audit, risk, KYC, or compliance roles can develop a broader understanding of Anti-Financial Crime operations.
Participants preparing specifically for CAMS certification also receive structured exposure to the concepts and analytical approaches covered by the program.
Yes. CAMS training can be valuable for entry-level professionals who already work in, or are preparing to move into, AML, KYC, compliance, banking, or financial crime functions. For beginners, one of the key benefits is understanding how different compliance activities connect. Participants progress from AML foundations and financial crime typologies to customer risk assessment, KYC/CDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and financial crime investigations. The training also uses practical workshops and scenarios rather than relying only on regulatory theory.
Participants can develop practical capabilities in the following:
- AML and financial crime risk assessment
- KYC and Customer Due Diligence
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Beneficial ownership analysis
- PEP and high-risk customer assessment
- Transaction monitoring
According to ACAMS, the current CAMS examination consists of 120 multiple-choice and multiple-selection questions, with 3.5 hours allowed to complete the computer-based examination.
The Learners Point training prepares participants across four broad CAMS knowledge areas:
- Understanding the Risks and Methods of Financial Crime – approximately 30%
- Global AFC Frameworks, Governance and Regulations – approximately 20%
- Building an Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Program – approximately 30%
- Tools and Technologies to Fight Financial Crime – approximately 20%
The program also includes assessment activities and examination-focused analytical preparation. Candidates should always verify the latest examination policies directly with ACAMS before registering, as certification requirements can change.
CAMS training can support professionals developing towards roles such as:
**KYC/CDD Analyst → AML Analyst → Senior AML Analyst → Transaction Monitoring or Financial Crime Specialist → AML/Compliance Officer → AML or Financial Crime Manager
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Depending on prior experience and organizational structure, professionals may also develop towards areas such as sanctions compliance, financial crime investigations, AML governance, compliance risk and financial crime advisory. The qualification alone does not guarantee promotion. Career advancement normally depends on a combination of certification, relevant experience, regulatory knowledge, performance and the requirements of individual employers.
After developing a broad foundation in AML and financial crime compliance through CAMS, professionals can pursue further specialisation based on their career goals. For example:
- Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) – suitable for professionals seeking to develop specialised expertise in sanctions compliance.
- Certified AFC Investigator – an advanced ACAMS pathway focused on detecting, analysing and escalating suspicious activity.
- Certified AFC Auditor – an advanced program for professionals specialising in Anti-Financial Crime audit.
- Certified AFC Risk Manager – an advanced pathway focused on financial crime risk management
Learners Point's CAMS program combines certification preparation with workplace-focused AML capability development rather than treating CAMS solely as an examination-preparation course.
The program offers:
- 32 hours of structured CAMS training
- Coverage aligned with the CAMS examination blueprint
- Practical AML and financial crime case studies
- KYC, CDD and EDD exercises
- Transaction-monitoring workshops
- Sanctions and investigation scenarios
- AI-assisted financial crime risk analysis
Learners Point has been operating since 2001 and has trained more than 500,000 professionals, with training designed around organizational and learner requirements. For professionals in Saudi Arabia, the program combines CAMS examination preparation, practical financial-crime investigation skills, and globally relevant AML concepts within a single structured learning experience.
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