AML Case Investigation Skills (Udemy.com)
A guide to conducting AML case investigations, writing quality case narratives and the submission of STRs (STR filing)
Created by: Amal Jayasinghe
Last updated October 2020
What you will learn
- Latest AML and Compliance related cases around the world along with fines and penalties imposed
- The AML Transaction Monitoring Process
- How to identify Red flags and Suspicious Activity in financial institutions
- The AML Case Investigation Process and how to write a case narrative
- Submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the FIU
How it compares
Against the other 376 rated Udemy courses in Finance & Accounting on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 28% of them
- Reviews5,618#24 of 377 by number of reviews
- Length1.3 hoursshorter than 89% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2020earlier than 89% of them
Course Description
This course is designed to provide candidates with a thorough knowledge of the practical aspects to being an AML investigator in Transaction Monitoring. The aim of this course is to enable candidates to confidently answer questions at a job interview for a position in the field, including the all-important question of "Why should you be hired for a job in the AML field with no prior experience in the industry?"
It will cover topics such as the latest AML and compliance cases around the world, identifying red flags and suspicious activities in financial institutions and how to conduct a case investigation.
During this course, candidates will also have the opportunity to complete case write-ups to sharpen their AML case investigation skills, as well as a practice quiz to test their knowledge on the topics covered.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
5,618 Reviews
Amal Jayasinghe
Amal Jayasinghe is a CAMS and CFCS certified AML and financial crime investigator based in Toronto, Canada, with a Certification in Adult Education from the Canadian College of Educators. He also holds a MBA from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and an Associate of the Institute of Bankers (AIB) Diploma from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL).
Over the last 25 years, he has garnered a wealth of global banking experience including commercial banking and financial crime investigation. During this time, he has investigated cases of both individual and corporate clients of banks around the world, including regions such as South Asia, the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC), North America and Europe.
He is an experienced senior AML investigator with expertise in fields such as transaction monitoring (TM), the triage process for wire payments to and from High Risk Geographies (HRGs), KYC and CDD, case investigation write-ups and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). Along with this, Amal has also held a Quality Control (QC) Officer role where he built his experience in reviewing case narratives as well as providing constructive feedback for dispositioning and remediation.
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Reviews
By Erick Mendez on 7/20/2026
Wish there was an AI implemented to rate your case studies. but overall good course
By Sanket Pednekar on 6/8/2026
Accent is difficult to understand, had to watch by pausing and reversing.
By Kylio Williams on 6/5/2026
I found the course very informative and well-structured. The content was clear, relevant, and aligned well with real-world AML and fraud scenarios, making it easy to understand and apply in practice. The examples and questions helped reinforce key concepts, especially around KYC, suspicious activity identification, and reporting requirements. Overall, it was a good match for my role, and it enhanced my knowledge and confidence in handling AML-related cases.
By Pritam Sharma on 6/3/2026
Amazing as these cases will help the learners to track future cases
By Joseph Ogwuche on 4/9/2026
The course is insightful and guides against illegal dealings and how to mitigate
By Florence Okwuosa on 4/1/2026
Taking the course is a good one,it reminds me about the anti money laundery and the policies
By Tukaram Borade on 1/18/2026
There is discuss very recent scenario and help to identify AML cases
By Rohaida Abdullah on 12/17/2025
love this course because it is so beneficial for AML foundation and key term
By Rahul Kumar Gupta on 12/16/2025
Sometime video is not getting played.
By Nasreen Mohamed on 12/2/2025
awesome way to learn AML Case investigation, case study made to learn in detailing n easy to understand
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Overall Score : 88 / 100






