TITANS CAREERS / Financial crime
AML & KYC
Build the judgement that financial crime teams rely on.
Financial crime
Programme at a glance
For: career changers, developing professionals and teams. Confirm suitability for your experience with Titans.
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Delivery
- Online
- Fee
- £499
- Next cohort
- 5 December 2026
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Knowledge you can put to work
- Develop skills in CDD vs EDD workflows and documentation
- Learn Sanctions & PEP screening protocols
- Understand Transaction Monitoring & SARs filing
- Navigate UK frameworks: MLR 2017, POCA, JMLSG
- Build a compliance portfolio with applied case studies
Who this programme is for
- Career changers exploring financial crime and compliance
- Professionals developing customer due diligence and risk skills
Discuss your experience and entry requirements with Titans before enrolling.
YOUR LEARNING PATH
Week-by-week syllabus
Week 1Understanding Financial Crime and Global AML/CTF Frameworks
Learning objectives
- Overview of financial crime types
- Understand global AML/CTF frameworks (FATF, MLR 2017, POCA)
- Identify key regulatory bodies
Practical deliverableFramework comparison chart
Week 2Senior Management Responsibilities and the Role of MLRO
Learning objectives
- Understand MLRO duties and obligations
- Learn senior management accountability
- Explore governance and oversight requirements
Practical deliverableMLRO responsibility matrix
Week 3Optimizing AML Compliance - The Risk Based Approach in Action
Learning objectives
- Explore the risk-based approach methodology
- Conduct risk assessments
- Learn to prioritize compliance resources effectively
Practical deliverableRisk assessment framework
Week 4Customer Due Diligence - CDD Essentials
Learning objectives
- Explore standard CDD procedures
- Understand CDD vs Simplified vs Enhanced DD
- Practice document verification and identity checks
Practical deliverableCDD case study analysis
Week 5Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Activity Reporting
Learning objectives
- Understand TM rules and scenarios
- Investigate suspicious activity patterns
- Practise SAR drafting and understand the UK reporting process; training exercises are not live filings
Practical deliverableTM alert investigation + SAR writing exercise
Week 6Sanctions, PEP and Screening
Learning objectives
- Navigate OFSI, UN, and EU sanctions lists
- Perform effective PEP screening
- Handle screening alerts and false positives
Practical deliverableSanctions screening report
Week 7Training Culture and Record Keeping
Learning objectives
- Design effective AML training programs
- Understand record-keeping requirements (MLR 2017)
- Learn audit trail management
Practical deliverableTraining plan and records management framework
Week 8Enforcement Trends and Final Assessment
Learning objectives
- Review recent FCA/FOS enforcement actions
- Understand regulatory trends and expectations
- Complete final portfolio assessment
Practical deliverableComplete portfolio + final assessment
Practical work & tools
Build on each learning area through the practical deliverables described above. Confirm assessment criteria, project allocation and software access before payment.
Named tools indicate learning topics, not a software licence, provider partnership or access to live customer systems. Cybersecurity practice is restricted to authorised training environments.
Career relevance
The subject is relevant to work such as:
- AML Analyst
- KYC Officer
- Compliance Associate
- Financial Crime Analyst
These are examples of role relevance, not promised jobs or confirmation that completing a course qualifies you for every role. Employers set their own experience and entry requirements.
Learner & career support
Titans’ source materials describe the following support areas. Confirm the provision included with your chosen programme and cohort:
- CV preparation and review
- LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Mock interviews and interview preparation
- Job application guidance
- Portfolio review and project presentation
Teaching & completion
Your instructor
Request the current instructor profile and teaching arrangements for your cohort. Historic named instructors and employer affiliations are not presented as confirmed appointments.
Certificate & portfolio
The legacy catalogue describes portfolios and certificates of completion for several programmes. Confirm the current award, assessment criteria and portfolio requirements in writing before enrolment. No external accreditation or regulatory certification is claimed.
Delivery & learner access
All courses are delivered online. Confirm live-session times, recording access and learner support arrangements for your cohort. Historic weekend schedules, lifetime access and fixed support periods have not been assumed.
Schedule, cohort & fees
Next confirmed start: 5 December 2026. Availability is confirmed by the team, not assumed from a published date.
Programme fee: £499. Pay online by card, bank transfer or Payl8r where available. Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous experience?
Speak to Titans about your background and goals so the team can advise on suitability.
Is the programme delivered online?
Yes. All Titans Careers courses are delivered online. Confirm session times with Titans for your chosen cohort.
How do I enrol?
Register your interest. Titans will confirm availability, terms and the payment arrangement. A request is not a reservation.
Is this regulatory certification?
Titans provides professional training. This platform is not a regulated bank and does not claim regulatory certification.
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