---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/aml-kyc-analyst"
title: "AML & KYC Analyst"
description: "Learn AML investigations, KYC checks, red flags, and alert handling in this mentor-led programme with practical financial crime scenarios."
publishedAt: "2026-03-15T05:51:13.893688+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "FAB-0024"
level: Practitioner
duration_days: "3"
track: "AML/KYC & Financial Crime"
category: "Finance, Accounting & Business Skills"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1999"
---

# AML & KYC Analyst

> Develop the practical skills required to perform AML investigations, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring. This mentor-led programme uses practical scenarios to analyse red flags, investigate alerts, and produce defensible case notes.

## Overview

Financial institutions face increasing regulatory pressure to detect and prevent money laundering and other financial crimes. AML and KYC analysts play a critical role in identifying suspicious activity, assessing customer risk, and supporting compliance frameworks within organisations.

This programme develops the practical investigation and analytical skills required for AML and KYC roles. Participants will learn how to conduct customer due diligence (CDD), identify financial crime typologies, assess red flags, and handle transaction monitoring alerts in accordance with industry practices.

Delivered through mentor-led sessions and practical scenarios, the course focuses on real-world investigative processes. Learners practise analysing alerts, documenting findings, and writing clear, defensible case notes that support compliance teams, internal reviews, and regulatory expectations.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of financial services or compliance.
- Interest in financial crime prevention or AML roles.
- Familiarity with financial transactions or customer data helpful.

## What you will learn

- Analyse financial crime risks using AML frameworks.
- Design effective customer due diligence processes.
- Implement alert investigation and escalation procedures.
- Evaluate suspicious activity indicators and typologies.
- Communicate investigation findings through clear case documentation.
- Lead AML review discussions within compliance teams.

## Skills you will gain

- Customer due diligence processes
- KYC risk assessment
- AML red flag detection
- Transaction alert investigation
- Financial crime typologies
- Case note documentation

## Career progression

- AML Analyst
- KYC Analyst
- Financial Crime Analyst
- Compliance Analyst
- Risk Analyst

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Foundations of AML and Financial Crime**
   - Overview of financial crime risks
   - AML regulatory frameworks
   - Roles of AML and KYC analysts
   - Compliance responsibilities in organisations
2. **Module 2: Customer Due Diligence and KYC**
   - Customer identification procedures
   - Risk-based CDD approaches
   - Enhanced due diligence concepts
   - Ongoing monitoring practices
3. **Module 3: Financial Crime Typologies and Red Flags**
   - Common money laundering typologies
   - Identifying suspicious behaviour patterns
   - Transaction red flags
   - Risk indicators in customer profiles
4. **Module 4: Transaction Monitoring and Alert Handling**
   - Overview of monitoring systems
   - Understanding transaction alerts
   - Investigating unusual activity
   - Escalation and documentation processes
5. **Module 5: Investigation Techniques for AML Analysts**
   - Structured investigation approaches
   - Evidence collection and analysis
   - Linking transactions and activities
   - Building investigation findings
6. **Module 6: Writing Defensible Case Notes**
   - Structuring investigation summaries
   - Documenting evidence clearly
   - Preparing case reports for review
   - Maintaining audit-ready documentation

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who should attend this programme?**

Individuals starting or working in AML, KYC, financial crime, or compliance roles in financial institutions.

**Does the course include real investigation scenarios?**

Yes, participants analyse practical AML alert scenarios and practise investigation documentation.

**Is this course suitable for beginners in AML?**

Yes, the programme introduces core AML and KYC concepts while focusing on practical analyst skills.

**Will I learn how to write investigation reports?**

Yes, the programme includes exercises focused on writing clear and defensible AML case notes.

**What certificate will I receive?**

Participants who complete the programme and practical assessment receive a Certificate of Achievement.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | FAB-0024 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Level | Practitioner |
| Track | AML/KYC & Financial Crime |
| Category | Finance, Accounting & Business Skills |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1999 |

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