Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training in Saudi Arabia
Curriculum mapped to official CAMS knowledge areas
Insights from experienced AML practitioners
AI-enabled compliance monitoring & detection concepts
Mock assessments & practical exam preparation
Flexible classroom & live online training with easy instalment plans
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What you will master with us:
- Learn through realistic financial crime scenarios and compliance simulations
- Strengthen decision-making through hands-on compliance and investigation exercises
- Explore AI-powered monitoring and emerging financial crime risks
- Understand evolving AML, CFT, and sanctions compliance expectations globally
- Advance career opportunities across regulated financial services sectors
- Gain exposure to global AML standards and financial crime typologies
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Curriculum
What is money laundering and the stages of placement, layering, and integration
Definitions and distinctions: AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and tax evasion
Financial crime landscape, predicate crimes, and global impact
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
FC risks related to PEPs and other highrisk customers
CAMS-aligned AML/AFC concepts (current blueprint)
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.
Customer Identification Program (CIP)
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Beneficial Ownership
Ongoing Monitoring
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
High-Risk Customers
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
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.)
Public-private partnerships (PPP) and cross-border regulatory/FIU cooperation
United Nations conventions
Basel Committee guidance
Wolfsberg Principles
Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)
International sanctions frameworks
AI Integration
- Compare global AML regulations and FATF requirements
- Analyze international compliance obligations across jurisdictions
Activities/Case Study
- A sanctions enforcement compliance gap requiring regulatory remediation and corrective actions
Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
Enterprise AML governance framework
AML policies, procedures, and controls
AML risk assessments
Independent testing and audit
Compliance monitoring
Three lines of defense model
BSA Officer / MLRO roles and responsibilities
Risk Appetite Statement (RAS): purpose, drafting, communication, and control implementation
AI Integration
- Review AML governance structures and compliance frameworks
- Analyze enterprise risk assessment methodologies
Activities/Case Study
- Developing an enterprise AML compliance programme
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR/STR)
Transaction monitoring
Investigation methodologies
Case management
Regulatory examinations
Enforcement actions
KPIs and KRIs for board and management reporting
De-risking and financial inclusion "Tipping off", customer communication, and use of Requests for Information (RFIs)
Named regulatory info-sharing regimes: FinCEN 314(a)/314(b), EU Regulation 2024/1624, COSMIC (Singapore)
Interaction between AFC professionals and the front office (relationship/account managers)
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
Sanctions compliance framework
OFAC, UN, EU and regional sanctions programmes
Transaction monitoring principles
Suspicious transaction indicators
Escalation procedures
Case documentation
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
Investigation planning
Evidence collection and documentation
Interview techniques
Case management lifecycle
Regulatory cooperation
Preparing investigation reports
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
E-KYC, digital identity, facial recognition, liveness checks, biometrics, geolocation
Name/customer screening against named sanctions lists: OFAC, UN, EU
AI/machine-learning tools across onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring, and investigations
Traditional rules-based transaction monitoring: scenario coverage, threshold setting, statistical testing, model risk management and tuning
Network analysis tools
RegTech, data privacy/data protection considerations in AFC tools
Virtual assets and digital payment risks
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
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, you will able to:
1
Identify financial crime risks across customers, products, and geographies
2
Conduct AML investigations and support suspicious activity reporting processes
3
Apply KYC, CDD, and EDD practices for risk-based compliance
4
Evaluate sanctions exposure and interpret global AML regulatory requirements
5
Design and strengthen AML compliance programs, controls, and monitoring frameworks
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
Accredited by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), the Anti Money Laundering Course in Saudi Arabia is the gold standard in Anti Money Laundering (AML) certifications. Globally recognized by financial institutions, governments, and regulators, the course reflects a significant commitment to protect against the threats of money laundering.
Through the integration of AI tools help participants gain real-world experience in transaction monitoring, risk assessment and case management.
This course is ideal for compliance officers, financial analysts, auditors, legal professionals, and any professionals in the financial industry responsible for managing financial crime risks.
The exam pattern for CAMS is mentioned below:
- 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Passing 75 % passing percentage
- 3.5 hours exam
Candidates in Saudi Arabia enrolled in the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training in Saudi Arabia learn and understand about Customer Due Diligence (CDD). CDD is the process of verifying the identity of customers, assessing risks and ensuring compliance with AML regulations to prevent financial crimes.
Participants enrolled in the Anti Money Laundering Certificationin Saudi Arabia will develop skills in identifying financial crime patterns, applying AML regulations, managing risks and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
For individuals in Riyadh, ACAMS Certification must be renewed every 3 years. Recertification can be done by earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits through relevant Anti Money Laundering-related activities.
A background in finance or banking is beneficial, it is not required to earn the ACAMS Certification in Riyadh. The course is designed for individuals from various sectors who are interested in anti-money laundering and wants to build a career in this domain.
There has always been an ongoing demand for AML practices in and outside Saudi Arabia. Banking, finance, insurance, real estate, cryptocurrency, law enforcement and legal sectors need skilled professionals with ACAMS certifications.
Our Anti Money Laundering Course in Saudi Arabia covers several regulations for decision-making and financial crime prevention. This guarantees that experts enforce compliance while maintaining honesty. These regulations are:
1. Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
2. EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLD)
3. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
Yes. In Saudi Arabia and across the GCC, participants can sign up for our ACAMS certification program. Our thorough curriculum helps participants obtain this esteemed certification.
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