New to compliance, from abroad
You know AML in principle – but the Swiss AMLA, the CDB 20 and MROS reporting follow their own logic. Learn the Swiss framework before your first interview, not during your probation period.
For Individuals
Walk into your next compliance interview already certified.
Six video modules on Swiss AML – practical, not another click-through course. Built for compliance professionals relocating to Switzerland, between mandates or simply staying current.
Your AML Compliance Certification
Downloadable as PDF. Add it to your CV or share it directly on LinkedIn.
- AML fundamentals
- Contracting party
- Beneficial ownership
- Enhanced due diligence
- Documentation and reporting duties
- Digital assets & crypto
Personal
I know what it feels like.
Before Goldman Sachs, UBS and EY, I worked as a carpenter. Nobody handed me a path into finance and compliance. I built it, module by module – the same way you're considering doing now.
That's why this training isn't written from inside an ivory tower. It's built by someone who has actually made the jump – from a trade into rooms most people assumed I didn't belong in – based on first-hand experience of what Swiss financial institutions really expect from someone in compliance.
If you're new to this field, relocating or making a career change: I've been exactly where you are.
Who is it for?
Built for exactly your situation
New to compliance, from within Switzerland
Coming from law, banking operations or another department? Get the vocabulary and frameworks compliance hiring managers expect from day one.
Between mandates
A gap in your CV does not have to stay empty. Turn it into a dated, verifiable certificate that shows you kept developing – not just waiting.
Relocating to Switzerland
Swiss AML rules differ from most jurisdictions you have worked in. Arrive already fluent in the CDB 20 instead of learning it under pressure on the job.
Staying sharp
Regulation keeps moving. Digital assets, the TJPG, evolving MROS expectations – refresh your knowledge with content that actually sticks, not a slide deck you forget by Friday.
Making the internal case
Want to move into compliance from another role at your current employer? A certificate is often the concrete step that turns “interested” into “considered”.
Content
6 modules – no topic left out.
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Module 1
Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering
A solid introduction to the fundamentals of combating money laundering. Learn the legal framework and the key concepts that are essential for day-to-day practice in the Swiss financial sector.
In this module, you'll learn:
- Fundamentals of money laundering in Switzerland
- Legal framework (AMLA, FINMA)
- Stages of money laundering
- Practical case studies from Switzerland
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Module 2
Identification of the Contracting Party
Learn how to identify contracting parties correctly and in a legally sound manner. From document verification to ongoing monitoring – all key aspects of customer identification.
In this module, you'll learn:
- Identification duty under Art. 3 AMLA (Know Your Customer)
- Source of Wealth (SoW) vs. Source of Funds (SoF)
- Accepted documents
- Face-to-face vs. non-face-to-face identification
3
Module 3
Identification of the Beneficial Owner
Explore the complex world of beneficial ownership. Learn how to identify and document the actual controlling persons – a key element in the fight against money laundering.
In this module, you'll learn:
- Establishing the beneficial owner of natural persons and legal entities
- The 25% threshold and how to apply it
- Forms A, T, I and S (different legal structures)
- Re-identification in case of doubt
4
Module 4
Enhanced Due Diligence
Deepen your understanding of higher risks in financial services. From PEPs to complex structures – understand when additional clarifications are required and how to carry them out.
In this module, you'll learn:
- Politically exposed persons (PEPs): criteria and categories
- Enhanced due diligence and annual review
- Higher-risk business relationships and transactions
- Plausibility checks: origin, purpose and background of payments
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Module 5
Documentation Obligations
Learn the essential requirements for legally compliant documentation. Find out how to document your clarifications and decisions in a traceable, FINMA-compliant way.
In this module, you'll learn:
- Creating, organising and retaining documents
- 10-year retention obligation under the AMLA
- Transparency for FINMA audits (zero tolerance)
- Accessibility and labelling for third parties
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Module 6
Digital Assets
Dive into the world of digital assets. Find out which particular challenges cryptocurrencies and other digital assets pose for anti-money laundering.
In this module, you'll learn:
- Fiat money vs. cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Regulated vs. unregulated exchanges
- Coin mixers and obfuscation methods
- Risk assessment for crypto transactions
Start
How it works
Step 1
1. Enrol instantly
Pay once – you immediately receive an email with a confirmation link and login details and can start right away.
Get access todayStep 2
2. Watch & test
Go through six video modules at your own pace and get comprehensive summaries, each ending with a competency test.
Step 3
3. Get certified
Download your certificate and PDF summaries. Add it to your CV or share it on LinkedIn.
Your path to compliance certification
Course language: German
Swiss AML Compliance Certification
Practical, not another click-through course – for compliance professionals who want to develop their skills independently of their employer or prove their qualification.
- 6 video modules, 3–4 hours at your own pace
- Competency test per module
- PDF summary per module
- Personal certificate (PDF, LinkedIn-ready)
- Access for 1 year, immediately after purchase
Course language: English
Swiss AML Compliance Certification
Practical, not another click-through course – for compliance professionals who want to develop their skills independently of their employer or prove their qualification.
- 6 video modules, 3–4 hours at your own pace
- Competency test per module
- PDF summary per module
- Personal certificate (PDF, LinkedIn-ready)
- Access for 1 year, immediately after purchase
FAQ
Questions
I already have AML experience – is this still worth it?
If your experience comes from outside Switzerland, the specifics of the CDB 20 and the Swiss AMLA probably differ from what you know. The certificate is also a fast, verifiable signal for Swiss employers who are not familiar with your background.
Is this certificate recognised by Swiss employers?
It is a FinReg Swiss training certificate, not a government licence. It demonstrates verified, up-to-date knowledge of the AMLA, AML and the CDB 20 – exactly what hiring managers and compliance teams look for.
I have no compliance background at all – can I still follow?
Yes. Module 1 starts with the fundamentals of money laundering and then builds up to Swiss-specific due diligence rules. No prior knowledge is required.
How long does it take, and how long do I have access?
Depending on your pace, 3–4 hours for all six modules. You have access for 1 year from purchase and can pause and resume at any time.
What happens after purchase?
You immediately receive an email with a confirmation link and your login details – and can start module 1 right away. No waiting for a course start date.
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