BSA/AML Officer Certification

Protect your institution from costly violations: Complete BSA/AML Officer Certification

Timothy Dunfey Timothy Dunfey
Stop second-guessing every compliance decision. This 5-session certification gives you the authoritative knowledge to confidently handle SAR filings, customer risk ratings, and regulatory exams without costly mistakes. Learn from 20+ year expert Tim Dunfey who’s navigated real audits and enforcement actions. Get practical templates, step-by-step processes, and the CBAO credential that proves you know your stuff when regulators come knocking.

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Course Outcomes

    • File accurate SARs within deadlines
    • Conduct compliant customer risk ratings
    • Navigate regulatory exams with confidence
    • Implement effective transaction monitoring systems
    • Handle OFAC sanctions requirements properly
    • Document CIP verification procedures correctly
    • Manage BSA audit findings effectively
    • Structure CTR reporting requirements accurately
    • Develop risk-based due diligence processes

Outline

Session 1: Introduction to and Overview of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

  • Federal regulators and enforcement agencies (OCC, FRB, FDIC, FinCEN)
  • BSA, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulatory framework
  • Financial institution compliance obligations and penalty exposure

Session 2: BSA Reporting Requirements and Deadlines

  • Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) $10,000+ threshold and exemptions
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) 30-day filing requirements
  • Information sharing (314a, 314b) and government list screening

Session 3: Patriot Act I – Five Pillars of AML

  • BSA officer authority, independence, and board reporting
  • Independent audit requirements and finding remediation
  • Training programs and policy documentation standards

Session 4: Patriot Act II – Customer Due Diligence and Risk Rating

  • Customer Identification Program (CIP) verification and record retention
  • Customer risk rating matrices and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
  • Beneficial ownership collection and ongoing monitoring requirements

Session 5: Risk Assessment and Transaction Monitoring Systems

  • AML risk assessment methodologies and governance structures
  • Transaction monitoring system tuning and alert investigation
  • OFAC sanctions compliance and 120-hour blocking procedures
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Who Should Attend?

  • BSA/AML officers
  • BSA analysts
  • BSA investigators
  • Compliance professionals
  • Internal and external auditors
  • Audit committee members
  • Risk officers and managers
  • Enterprise risk management staff
  • Other financial institution professionals with career aspirations

Your Instructor

Timothy Dunfey
ABOUT —

Timothy Dunfey
  • Financial crimes compliance attorney and consultant with over 20 years of experience in financial services management
  • sales

Tim Dunfey is a financial crimes compliance attorney and consultant with 20+ years of experience in financial services management, sales, operations, and compliance. After receiving his J.D., being admitted to the bar and legal practice, Mr. Dunfey was the Deputy BSA Officer at Great Florida Bank, where he assisted in the implementation of the automated monitoring system, managed complex investigations, and filed SARs. He held the role of Compliance Officer in Citibank. As a Promontory Financial Group consultant, he represented Boards regarding regulatory deficiencies, managed FCC improvement projects, and conducted audits or risk assessments.

All Inclusive

The BSA/AML Officer Certification, both on demand or live, comes with the following.

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    Two Year Course Access

    The on-demand video training available 24/7 for 2 full years
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    Templates & Tools

    Downloadable documents, checklists, templates, and forms
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    Certification Exam

    One exam attempt included. Credentials valid for 2 years
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    Small, Customized Classes

    Live sessions tailored to participant needs—never generic

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    Programs specifically designed for various sectors like Education, HR, and Nonprofit, addressing industry-specific challenges and regulations.
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    Flexible Learning Options

    Both live and on-demand options available, learn at a pace and time that suits your schedule.
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BSA/AML Officer Certification
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  • ✓ On-Demand recording access for two years
  • ✓ PDF slides + course resources & links
  • ✓ Certificate of completion
  • ✓ One certification exam attempt
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  • ✔️ On-demand access for one year
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  • ✔️ Certificate of completion
  • ✔️ One certification exam