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MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) Training

Lead compliance. Protect your organisation.

Training durationAs per ETI schedule
DeliveryFace-to-face or virtual instructor-led
ProgrammeProfessional certification
Course summary

Build expertise that creates measurable value.

The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) plays a critical role in protecting organisations from financial crime by ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF) regulations. The MLRO Training Programme is designed to equip current and aspiring MLROs, Compliance Officers, and senior professionals with the practical knowledge and leadership skills required to establish, manage, and strengthen an effective AML compliance framework. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the responsibilities of an MLRO, including risk assessment, governance, customer due diligence (CDD), sanctions compliance, suspicious transaction reporting, regulatory inspections, and organisational compliance obligations. The programme also explores UAE AML legislation, FATF Recommendations, and international best practices to help participants confidently fulfil their regulatory responsibilities. Delivered through practical case studies and real- world scenarios, this programme prepares professionals to lead AML compliance programmes and support strong organisational governance.

01

Develop the practical knowledge required to perform the role of an MLRO effectively.

02

Gain a comprehensive understanding of UAE AML regulations and international compliance standards.

03

Learn how to establish, implement, and oversee an effective AML compliance programme.

04

Strengthen expertise in risk management, governance, sanctions, and regulatory reporting.

05

Build leadership capabilities to support organisational compliance and financial crime prevention.

Entry qualifications

Is this programme right for you?

  • should have:
  • Basic knowledge of AML, compliance, banking, finance, or risk management is recommended.
  • Suitable for current and aspiring MLROs,
  • Compliance Officers, and professionals responsible for regulatory compliance.
  • No previous MLRO certification is required.
Learner profile

Designed for ambitious professionals.

  • Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)
  • Deputy MLROs
  • Compliance Officers
  • AML Managers and Analysts
  • Internal Auditors
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Senior Management
  • Banking and Financial Services Professionals
  • DNFBP Compliance Professionals
  • Lead
  • Compliance
  • Protect Your
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Each module turns internationally relevant frameworks into skills you can apply in the workplace.

Module 01↗

Programme Content

  • The programme is structured into comprehensive modules covering the strategic
  • and operational responsibilities of an MLRO.
Module 02↗

AML, CFT & CPF Framework

  • Money Laundering Concepts
  • Terrorist Financing
  • Proliferation Financing
  • International AML Standards
  • FATF Recommendations
Module 03↗

UAE AML Regulatory Framework

  • UAE AML Legislation
  • Executive Regulations
  • Supervisory Authorities
  • Regulatory Expectations
  • Recent Regulatory Developments
Module 04↗

Role & Responsibilities of the MLRO

  • Duties of the MLRO
  • Governance Responsibilities
  • Compliance Oversight
  • Reporting Responsibilities
  • Interaction with Regulators
  • Prepare for the
  • Responsibilities of
  • an Effective MLRO.
Module 05↗

Risk Assessment & Customer Due Diligence

  • Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment
  • Customer Risk Assessment
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
  • Beneficial Ownership
  • Ongoing Monitoring
Module 06↗

Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Reporting

  • Transaction Monitoring Systems
  • Identifying Red Flags
  • Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)
  • Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
  • Escalation Procedures
Module 07↗

Sanctions Compliance

  • Targeted Financial Sanctions
  • UN Sanctions
  • UAE Sanctions Framework
  • Sanctions Screening
  • Asset Freezing Requirements
  • Develop Leadership
  • in Financial Crime
  • Prevention.
Module 08↗

AML Governance & Internal Controls

  • AML Policies & Procedures
  • Compliance Framework
  • Record Keeping
  • Staff Training
  • Independent Audit
  • Board & Senior Management Responsibilities
Module 09↗

Regulatory Inspections & Practical Case Studies

  • Regulatory Reviews
  • Common Compliance Deficiencies
  • Inspection Readiness
  • Practical Case Studies
  • Best Practice Recommendations
  • Together, these modules provide participants with the practical knowledge
  • and leadership skills required to perform the responsibilities of an MLRO
  • effectively and support a strong organisational compliance culture.
  • Strengthen AML
  • Leadership from the
Learning outcomes

Graduate ready to perform with confidence.

  1. 01Understand the responsibilities and regulatory expectations of a Money
  2. 02Laundering Reporting Officer
  3. 03Apply a risk-based approach to AML compliance and customer due diligence
  4. 04Develop and oversee effective AML policies, controls, and governance frameworks.
  5. 05Identify suspicious activities and manage regulatory reporting obligations
  6. 06Strengthen organisational preparedness for regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.
  7. 07Support effective financial crime prevention in accordance with UAE regulations and international standards.
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