KYC AND CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE SKILLS

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This training course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage know-your-customer (KYC) and customer due diligence practices in the banking sector. The course will cover the regulatory framework, best practices, and practical applications of KYC and customer due diligence procedures, enabling participants to enhance their competencies in these critical areas.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By completely attending this course, participants will learn how to:

  • Interpret the key regulatory requirements and guidelines for KYC and customer due diligence.
  • Develop effective customer onboarding and risk assessment processes.
  • Implement enhanced due diligence procedures for high-risk clients.
  • Monitor and report suspicious activities in compliance with AML regulations.
  • Identify and manage risks associated with sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
  • Design and implement robust AML strategies to mitigate financial crimes.
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TARGET COMPETENCIES

  • KYC compliance
  • Customer risk assessment
  • Enhanced due diligence
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs)
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) strategies

This course is designed for professionals working in banks, financial institutions, investment firms, and regulatory bodies. Relevant job titles include Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, Financial Analysts, Relationship Managers, AML/CFT Analysts, and Compliance Auditors.

The course will be delivered through a blend of interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, fostering active participation and knowledge retention among participants.

KYC COMPLIANCE

• Understand the regulatory framework and best practices for KYC compliance.
• Identify the key elements of a robust KYC program.
• Implement customer identification and verification procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

CUSTOMER RISK ASSESSMENT

• Develop a comprehensive customer risk assessment methodology.
• Classify customers based on their risk profiles.
• Implement risk-based due diligence measures.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and review of customer risk.
• Escalate high-risk customer cases for enhanced due diligence.

ENHANCED DUE DILIGENCE

• Identify triggers for enhanced due diligence.
• Gather and verify additional information for high-risk customers.
• Conduct in-depth investigations and source of wealth/funds analysis.
• Implement enhanced monitoring and reporting procedures.
• Document and maintain evidence of enhanced due diligence processes.

MONITORING AND REPORTING

• Establish effective transaction monitoring systems.
• Identify and investigate suspicious activities.
• Report suspicious transactions to the relevant authorities.
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and information requests.

SANCTIONS AND POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSONS (PEPS)

• Understand the regulatory framework for sanctions and PEPs.
• Implement screening and identification procedures for sanctions and PEPs.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on sanctioned individuals and entities.
• Manage the risks associated with PEP relationships.
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of sanctions and PEP-related activities.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) STRATEGIES

• Assess the organization’s AML risks and vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement robust AML policies and procedures.
• Train and empower employees to detect and report suspicious activities.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance AML capabilities.
• Continuously review and update the organization’s AML program.

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