Hands-On Anti-Money Laundering Analyst Training with Real-World Banking Scenarios & SAR/STR Reporting - KYC & Compliance

What you'll learn
- Investigate suspicious transactions and alerts using real-world AML and Transaction Monitoring scenarios from banking and payments.
- Perform KYC, PEP, and Sanctions screening and identify red flags, high-risk counterparties, and enhanced due diligence triggers.
- Write and document professional Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) following global compliance standards.
- Use Excel and Google Sheets for AML analysis — filtering, sorting, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting for alert investigations.
- Develop a complete Analyst Case Log and Portfolio Project, demonstrating your ability to manage AML workflows, escalation, and reporting.

Requirements
- No prior AML or compliance experience is required — this course is beginner-friendly and designed to teach you everything step-by-step.
- A curiosity to learn about financial crime, KYC, and compliance is all you really need to get started!
- You'll need a computer with Excel or Google Sheets to complete the hands-on exercises and case studies.

Description
AML & Transaction Monitoring – Analyst Training Bootcamp

Hands-On Anti-Money Laundering Analyst Training with Real-World Banking Scenarios & SAR/STR Reporting – KYC & Compliance

Course Overview

Step into the world ofAnti-Money Laundering (AML)andTransaction Monitoringwith thisHands-On Analyst Training Bootcampdesigned for aspiring and early-careerAML Analysts, KYC Analysts, Compliance Officers, and Financial Crime professionals.

This immersive program goes beyond theory — you'll work throughrealistic banking scenarios,investigate alerts,analyze transaction patterns, anddraft SAR/STR reportsjust like a real analyst in a financial institution.

Through a structured, story-driven curriculum, you'll simulate what it's like to work in abanking compliance or transaction monitoring team, handling real-world cases and building a professional portfolio.

What You'll Learn

Understand the foundations ofAML, KYC, and Financial Crime Compliance.

Learn howTransaction Monitoring systemsdetect suspicious activities acrossbanking and payments.

Investigate common AML scenarios:

Large cash deposits

Structuring and smurfing

Dormant account reactivation

High-velocity transactions

International wire transfers

Performsanctions screening,PEP checks, andadverse media reviewsusing mock portals.

Analyzepatterns and layering techniquesthrough multi-account investigations.

IdentifyUBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)risk andEDD (Enhanced Due Diligence)triggers.

WriteSuspicious Activity Reports (SARs)andSuspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)aligned with FinCEN, FIU-IND, and global AML frameworks.

Document decisions inCase Logs, maintain escalation notes, and followAML case management workflows.

ApplyExcel & Google Sheets skillsfor AML investigations (Filtering, Sorting, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting).

UnderstandFalse Positives,alert tuning, and the difference betweenFraud vs AML Monitoring.

LearnSoft Skills, Ethics, and Confidentialityessential for AML professionals.

Prepare aPortfolio Projectwith yourAnalyst Case Log + SAR/STR draftsto showcase to recruiters.

Modules Include

AML & Transaction Monitoring Foundations

The Analyst's Toolkit & Career Path

Excel & Google Sheets Skills for Analysts

Core Alerts & Simple Investigations (L1)

Counterparty & Profile-Based Alerts

Pattern, Link & Layering Analysis (L2)

Risk Profile, KYC & EDD Red Flags

SAR/STR Report Writing & Documentation

Capstone: Analyst Shift Simulation (Portfolio Project)

Hands-On Learning

Realisticbanking transaction datasetsfor analysis.

Mock Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Portalsfor external screening.

InteractiveExcel-based investigation templates.

Case Log documentationand escalation practice.

Capstone Analyst Shift Simulation— manage multiple alerts, draft SAR/STRs, and create your job-ready portfolio.

Who This Course Is For

AML / KYC / Transaction MonitoringAnalysts

Compliance Officers&Financial Crime Professionals

Banking, Fintech, and Paymentsprofessionals entering compliance roles

Students, graduates, or job switcherslooking for AML career skills

Anyone preparing for AML orFinancial Crime Compliance certification exams

Skills You'll Build

AML & KYC Fundamentals

Transaction Monitoring

Financial Crime Risk Assessment

Alert Investigation & Documentation

SAR/STR Drafting

Excel for AML Analysis

Sanctions & PEP Screening

Adverse Media Research

UBO & EDD Review

Analyst Workflow, QA & Escalation

AML Reporting & Regulatory Frameworks

Why This Course

This course gives you key skills expected from aTransaction Monitoring or AML Analyst— technical skills, investigative mindset, and real deliverables. By the end, you'll have a professionalportfolioand the confidence to handle real-world compliance investigations.

Enroll nowand start your journey to becoming aJob-Ready AML & Transaction Monitoring Analyst.

Who this course is for:
- Aspiring AML, KYC, or Compliance Analysts who want to build job-ready, hands-on skills for banking and financial institutions.
- Students, graduates, and career switchers seeking practical AML training to start or transition into financial crime and compliance roles.
- Banking, fintech, and payments professionals who want to understand transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and regulatory reporting.
- Compliance officers and QA professionals looking to strengthen their investigative and documentation skills with real-world scenarios.
- Anyone interested in learning how financial crime detection, SAR/STR filing, and transaction monitoring work in practice.
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