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Course Description: Investigating financial crime isn’t about luck — it’s about knowing where to look, what questions to ask, and how to connect the dots. This session breaks down the essentials of a successful financial crime investigation using practical, repeatable techniques. Participants will learn how to find and evaluate intelligence, uncover red flags, and build case files that hold up under scrutiny. Through interactive examples and realistic case scenarios, you’ll practice using open-source research tools, identifying suspicious patterns, and documenting findings that regulators and law enforcement actually care about. Whether you’re new to AML investigations or refining your process, this course will help you build the confidence and skill to handle investigations effectively — from the first alert to the final report.
Who This Is Designed For: AML investigators, compliance analysts, BSA officers, fraud specialists, and anyone responsible for investigating suspicious activity or supporting AML reviews.
Agenda:
The Investigator’s Mindset: What separates a strong investigator from a transaction reviewer.
Core Investigative Frameworks: Step-by-step process for investigating financial crime efficiently.
Key Intelligence Sources: Where to find reliable information (internal systems, OSINT, vendor tools, and beyond).
Red Flags and Patterns: How to identify unusual behavior and connect seemingly unrelated activities.
Documenting Your Findings: Writing clear, defensible reports that regulators and auditors can follow.
By the End of This Session, You Will Know How To:
Apply a structured approach to any financial crime investigation.
Use intelligence sources and data tools with confidence.
Spot common red flags across fraud, AML, and sanctions cases.
Build defensible case summaries that tell the full story.
Strengthen your team’s investigative documentation practices.
Note: This program meets the eligibility criteria for continuing education under ACFCS and is eligible for 1 credit.
Course Description: Investigating financial crime isn’t about luck — it’s about knowing where to look, what questions to ask, and how to connect the dots. This session breaks down the essentials of a successful financial crime investigation using practical, repeatable techniques. Participants will learn how to find and evaluate intelligence, uncover red flags, and build case files that hold up under scrutiny. Through interactive examples and realistic case scenarios, you’ll practice using open-source research tools, identifying suspicious patterns, and documenting findings that regulators and law enforcement actually care about. Whether you’re new to AML investigations or refining your process, this course will help you build the confidence and skill to handle investigations effectively — from the first alert to the final report.
Who This Is Designed For: AML investigators, compliance analysts, BSA officers, fraud specialists, and anyone responsible for investigating suspicious activity or supporting AML reviews.
Agenda:
The Investigator’s Mindset: What separates a strong investigator from a transaction reviewer.
Core Investigative Frameworks: Step-by-step process for investigating financial crime efficiently.
Key Intelligence Sources: Where to find reliable information (internal systems, OSINT, vendor tools, and beyond).
Red Flags and Patterns: How to identify unusual behavior and connect seemingly unrelated activities.
Documenting Your Findings: Writing clear, defensible reports that regulators and auditors can follow.
By the End of This Session, You Will Know How To:
Apply a structured approach to any financial crime investigation.
Use intelligence sources and data tools with confidence.
Spot common red flags across fraud, AML, and sanctions cases.
Build defensible case summaries that tell the full story.
Strengthen your team’s investigative documentation practices.
Note: This program meets the eligibility criteria for continuing education under ACFCS and is eligible for 1 credit.