Course Outline
Institutional Module: Foundations of Due Diligence
- Overview of due diligence frameworks within financial institutions
- Accountability structures, reporting lines, and governance
- Integration with internal control and risk management systems
- Aligning due diligence with organizational strategy and compliance culture
Management Module: Leadership and Oversight
- Executive and board responsibilities in compliance oversight
- Establishing accountability mechanisms and compliance committees
- Performance monitoring, escalation protocols, and corrective action planning
- Ethical decision-making and leadership frameworks
Marketing and Sales Module: Ethical Conduct and Client Transparency
- Due diligence during client acquisition and marketing initiatives
- Managing conflicts of interest and ensuring transparent disclosures
- Maintaining data protection and consent in customer communications
- Monitoring sales practices to mitigate reputational and compliance risks
Technical Module: Operational and Data Due Diligence
- Mapping data flows and identifying sensitive information
- Evaluating cybersecurity posture and system controls
- Incorporating technology risk assessments into compliance reviews
- Automation and tools for due diligence data collection and reporting
Financial Module: Financial Integrity and Risk Analysis
- Assessing liquidity, solvency, and financial performance indicators
- Evaluating counterparty and supplier financial stability
- Preventing financial crimes: AML, CFT, and sanctions screening
- Identifying red flags, conducting internal audits, and detecting fraud
Legal and Regulatory Module: CRS, FATCA, and Global Compliance Obligations
- Understanding FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements
- Due diligence for tax residency, self-certifications, and indicia search
- Key legal frameworks: OECD, MCAA, and domestic implementation
- Managing penalties, remediation efforts, and reporting obligations
Environmental, Health and Safety, and Business Integrity Module
- Integrating ESG into due diligence practices
- Ensuring health and safety compliance in operational and financial activities
- Anti-corruption measures and business integrity policies
- Reporting compliance gaps and sustainability risks
Information Technology Module: Data Governance and Security Compliance
- Digital risk management and IT governance frameworks
- Data retention, integrity, and traceability standards
- Regulatory compliance in AI adoption and digital transformation
- Resilience planning, disaster recovery, and incident response
Integrative Module: Governance, Risk, and Audit Readiness
- Consolidating due diligence findings across departments
- Creating integrated compliance dashboards and reporting frameworks
- Preparing for regulator inspections and external audits
- Developing training plans and continuous improvement strategies
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Review and classification of sample vendor and client due diligence files
- Simulating a multi-module risk assessment scenario
- Developing a monitoring and corrective action plan
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Knowledge of financial compliance and risk management procedures
- Familiarity with foundational AML/KYC, regulatory, and tax concepts
- Prior experience in governance or client onboarding is advantageous
Target Audience
- Compliance and risk management officers
- Audit and legal professionals
- IT, financial, and operational managers engaged in due diligence processes
Testimonials (4)
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps
The trainer did not leave a single minute unexploited! He was up a storm throughout every lesson and provided much material for whatever he dealt with.
Elpida - Unemployed
Course - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing (CTF)
The lecturer is very knowledgeable and can substantiate theories with his own personal experiences.