Advance your career and certify your expertise with The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Qualification - CAMS

 

ACAMS is the largest international membership organisation dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and expertise of Anti-Money Laundering Professionals.

With rigorous tests for aptitude and expertise in Anti-Money Laundering detection, prevention and enforcement, candidates who pass the exam earn the title CAMS that identifies the individual as an expert in AML and Financial Crime Prevention. The examination process is designed to equip the individual in the field of AML, Financial Crime and Compliance Awareness. The qualification is globally recognised as a genuine certificate of achievement that benefits Law Enforcement, Financial Sector, Legal and Regulatory. The Certificate is also a recognised qualification for recruitment and financial institutions leading to increased salary and employment opportunities.

Personal Professional Development is a must in the field of AML and Financial Crime. This Certification and letters after your name suggests a commitment to improvement and is value added to your own portfolio. It’s a short period of study for long term personal gain. The examination consists of 120 multiple choice questions, the study material is one comprehensive workbook with online support should it be required, with centres around the UK to take the examination. The maximum time allowed for completion of the programme is six months from the date of enrolment, you take the examination when you feel ready.

The course workbook consists of nine sections: and includes an Introduction to ACAMS, Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, Compliance Standards for AML, Financial Crime and CTF, Risk and AML Compliance Programmes, Conducting and Supporting the Investigative Process, and Practice Examination Technique, as well as guidance/reference documents to assist with further study and research.

This qualification process sits well with Police Officers and Police Staff with an investigative background, not just in Financial Crime and Fraud, but those who have undertaken major investigations with a financial element, those who have worked in mainstream investigative units with an element of fraud related enquiries, and others who sit within audit functions. The actual examination process of multiple choice questions and answers assists those who are well versed in this exam technique.

 

Worldwide recognition

Preparing and undertaking the CAMS examination strengthens your core capacity for detecting and preventing Money Laundering and Financial Crime. With a qualification that is recognised worldwide and a credential that is the gold standard in AML and financial crime Certification, candidates who decide to pursue the qualification show proof of their commitment to the profession and more importantly a desire and motivation for personal advancement, career improvement and greater earnings.

Career Development

Once you have completed the Certification the networking and career development can begin, although even by just taking membership there are a range of benefits. ACAMS is designed to be a cradle to grave support network, and in Grahame White’s role as Head of Europe he will support your networking and ongoing development in the UK and beyond.

ACAMS has its own employment site and through the UK Chapter the networking and training process allows for peer group social and learning sessions, the Chapter itself reflecting the ongoing relationship between Private and Public Sector.

There are 3 CAMS procedure components:

1 CAMS examination study guide

Comprising of:

• A study plan

• A list of reference materials assessment of your preparation

• Effective exam technique

 

Available in:

• Electronic PDF

• Audio Book

• Printed Guide

 

2 Prep Seminar

Candidates may choose the full day prep seminar in person or online. The preparation will provide you with sound instruction on the following AML principles:

• Money Laundering Risks/Methods

• The FATF Recommendations, Wolfsburg group Principles and the Basel Committee report on Customer Due Diligence for Banks

• Important element of AML programmes

• How to support and conduct a money laundering investigation

 

3 CAMS Examination

Their experienced and knowledgeable academic and professional practitioner staff are at the end of the telephone or email, so all you need is a computer and broadband access to get started.

To Qualify:

To sit the CAMS Examination, you must accumulate a total of 40 qualifying credits. This is determined by the following factors

• Professional experience and other financial related certifications

• Education

• Financial Crime/AML related training

• For more information on how to join ACAMS and undertake the Certification programme contact:

Grahame White

Head Of Europe

ACAMS

E mail: gwhite@acams.org

Mobile: 07725 632910

Office: 01255 861916

Website: www.acams.org

E mail: info@acams.org