What you'll learn:
- Investigate real AML alerts using an interactive, real-world HANDS-ON SIMULATION CONSOLE—just like analysts in banks and fintechs.
- Analyze transactions and customer behavior using both the HANDS-ON SIMULATION CONSOLE and structured EXCEL exercises for complete end-to-end learning.
- Follow a step-by-step learning path to master AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring fundamentals for compliance roles.
- Investigate suspicious transactions and alerts using real-world AML and Transaction Monitoring scenarios from banking and payments.
- Perform KYC, PEP, and Sanctions screening and identify red flags, high-risk counterparties, and enhanced due diligence triggers.
- Write and document professional Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) following global compliance standards.
- Use Excel and Google Sheets for AML analysis — filtering, sorting, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting for alert investigations.
- Develop a complete Analyst Case Log and Portfolio Project, demonstrating your ability to manage AML workflows, escalation, and reporting.
- Prepare, review, and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) using industry-standard compliance templates.
- Conduct KYC, PEP, and sanctions screening with practical case studies relevant to banking and fintech.
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. AML, KYC and Transaction Monitoring Compliance Bootcamp
★★★★★NEW: Real-World Simulation Added!★★★★★
You now get access to a fully interactive AML & Transaction Monitoring Simulation Console, designed to mimic real-life analyst platforms used in banks and fintechs.
Learn how to investigate alerts, escalate cases, identify suspicious activity, and complete tasks exactly as you would in a real compliance job—using both the console and supporting Excel-based exercises.
Course Overview
Step into the world of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Transaction Monitoring with this Hands-On Analyst Training Bootcamp designed for aspiring and early-career AML Analysts, KYC Analysts, Compliance Officers, and Financial Crime professionals.
This immersive program goes beyond theory — you’ll work through realistic banking scenarios, investigate alerts, analyze transaction patterns, and draft SAR/STR reports just like a real analyst in a financial institution.
Through a structured, story-driven curriculum, you’ll simulate what it’s like to work in a banking compliance or transaction monitoring team, handling real-world cases and building a professional portfolio.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the foundations of AML, KYC, and Financial Crime Compliance.
Learn how Transaction Monitoring systems detect suspicious activities across banking and payments.
Investigate common AML scenarios:
Large cash deposits
Structuring and smurfing
Dormant account reactivation
High-velocity transactions
International wire transfers
Perform sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media reviews using mock portals.
Analyze patterns and layering techniques through multi-account investigations.
Identify UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) risk and EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) triggers.
Write Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) aligned with FinCEN, FIU-IND, and global AML frameworks.
Document decisions in Case Logs, maintain escalation notes, and follow AML case management workflows.
Apply Excel & Google Sheets skills for AML investigations (Filtering, Sorting, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting).
Understand False Positives, alert tuning, and the difference between Fraud vs AML Monitoring.
Learn Soft Skills, Ethics, and Confidentiality essential for AML professionals.
Prepare a Portfolio Project with your Analyst Case Log + SAR/STR drafts to showcase to recruiters.
Modules Include
AML & Transaction Monitoring Foundations
The Analyst’s Toolkit & Career Path
Excel & Google Sheets Skills for Analysts
Core Alerts & Simple Investigations (L1)
Counterparty & Profile-Based Alerts
Pattern, Link & Layering Analysis (L2)
Risk Profile, KYC & EDD Red Flags
SAR/STR Report Writing & Documentation
Capstone: Analyst Shift Simulation (Portfolio Project)
Hands-On Learning
Realistic banking transaction datasets for analysis.
Mock Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Portals for external screening.
Interactive Excel-based investigation templates.
Case Log documentation and escalation practice.
Capstone Analyst Shift Simulation — manage multiple alerts, draft SAR/STRs, and create your job-ready portfolio.
Who This Course Is For
AML / KYC / Transaction Monitoring Analysts
Compliance Officers & Financial Crime Professionals
Banking, Fintech, and Payments professionals entering compliance roles
Students, graduates, or job switchers looking for AML career skills
Anyone preparing for AML or Financial Crime Compliance certification exams
Skills You’ll Build
AML & KYC Fundamentals
Transaction Monitoring
Financial Crime Risk Assessment
Alert Investigation & Documentation
SAR/STR Drafting
Excel for AML Analysis
Sanctions & PEP Screening
Adverse Media Research
UBO & EDD Review
Analyst Workflow, QA & Escalation
AML Reporting & Regulatory Frameworks
Why This Course
This course gives you key skills expected from a Transaction Monitoring or AML-KYC Analyst — technical skills, investigative mindset, and real deliverables. By the end, you’ll have a professional portfolio and the confidence to handle real-world compliance investigations.
Enroll now and start your journey to becoming a Job-Ready AML, KYC & Transaction Monitoring Analyst.
