Certified AML FinTech Professional

A Certified AML FinTech Professional is a compliance expert program specialized in applying anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks within the financial technology (FinTech) ecosystem. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining risk-based AML programs tailored to digital products such as mobile wallets, online payments, virtual asset services, peer-to-peer lending, and embedded finance.

The AML FinTech professional combines regulatory knowledge with technological fluency, working closely with product, engineering, legal, and risk teams to ensure AML compliance across complex, fast-evolving digital platforms.

Learning outcome

• Develop and manage AML/CFT programs in accordance with FATF recommendations, local regulations, and global compliance standards (e.g., FinCEN, FCA, MAS, AUSTRAC).
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes for individual and corporate clients (KYC/KYB).
• Implement transaction monitoring systems and review alerts for suspicious activity.
• Report Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).
• Perform risk assessments and maintain up-to-date risk registers for FinTech products.
• Lead compliance reviews, audits, and regulatory licensing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed AML controls into product design (compliance by design).
• Use RegTech tools for screening,