Essential skills for the modern financial crime specialist

Learn all about the importance of the role of anti-financial crime and the necessary skills needed to excel in this role.

In this guide, you will learn about:

  • The skill gaps for AFC experts
  • Why a new set of competencies is now mandatory
  • How to ensure your AFCs are prepared to lead your anti-crime efforts in the future

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The role of the anti-financial crime (AFC) expert has gained importance as financial crime has evolved over the past several decades. The demand for anti-money laundering (AML) talent has increased by 58% since 2016, and talent search is one of the greatest challenges for financial crime compliance teams.

At the same time, the strategies and techniques needed to prevent, detect and fight financial problems have been transformed - as such, a new set of skills is necessary to be an effective AFC expert. 

AFC officials have traditionally been trained for a compliance-based approach to crime prevention, focusing on interpreting set regulations and meeting legal requirements. That is not enough. 

A more holistic and analytical approach is needed to fight an external threat that still manages to inject over $3T a year into our financial system.

Download the guide and learn all about the importance of the role of anti-financial crime and the necessary skills needed to excel in this role.