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Description

Banking Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention: Detect, Trace and Report

Steer a financial crime prevention framework and demonstrate its effectiveness to the regulator

  • 1 day — 7 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Expert
  • Up to 6 participants

Financial crime prevention is no longer judged on the existence of procedures but on the ability to demonstrate that the framework detects what it is designed to detect. Alerts closed beyond deadline, customer risk profiles never refreshed and poorly calibrated screening tools remain the most frequent findings raised during supervisory reviews.

This short expert-level programme focuses on steering the framework: consistency between the risk classification and detection capabilities, customer data quality, calibration of transaction monitoring scenarios, alert and reporting handling, and reporting to the board, senior management and the regulator.

Learning objectives

  • Align the risk classification with the detection framework
  • Assess the quality of the customer data feeding the monitoring system
  • Calibrate screening rules and transaction monitoring scenarios
  • Organise alert handling and the traceability of decisions
  • Build reporting for senior management and the regulator

What makes this programme different

A critical review of a risk classification against the detection scenarios in place
A scenario calibration exercise based on alert volumes and their relevance
A financial crime dashboard template designed for senior management

Programme

1From Risk to Framework

Making the chain hold end to end

  • Risk classification and customer segmentation
  • Due diligence at onboarding and throughout the relationship
  • Consistency between identified risks and detection scenarios
  • Governance and allocation across the lines of defence

2Detection and Alert Handling

Calibrate rather than absorb

  • Sanctions screening and asset freeze measures
  • Transaction monitoring and scenario parameter settings
  • Customer data quality and its impact on detection
  • Alert handling and documented rationale for closure decisions
  • Suspicious transaction reporting and internal follow-up

3Steering and Reporting

Proving the framework works

  • Key indicators for steering financial crime prevention
  • Permanent controls and remediation plans
  • Preparing for an internal or external inspection
  • Reporting to senior management and the regulator

Who is it for

Compliance and financial crime prevention officers · risk directors and permanent control officers in banks and asset management firms operating in the UAE.

Prerequisites

Hold a compliance or control role and be familiar with customer due diligence obligations.

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.