REGULATION IS IN BERMUDA AND IT’S HERE TO STAY!

Capitalise on these New Online Compliance Training Opportunities offered through Bermuda College*

Bermuda Compliance Academy

Whether you're just starting out or building on years of experience, this is your opportunity to gain Bermuda-specific, real-world compliance skills that translate across industries. Led by local experts and industry practitioners, sessions cover the essential fundamentals and emerging issues within the compliance field including:

• Fundamentals of a compliance program
• Onboarding and ongoing monitoring
• Developing robust Risk Assessments & Risk Policy frameworks
• Corporate Governance
• AML/ATF Audit Readiness
• Privacy & Data Protection
• Managing Investigations
• Effective sanctions and transaction monitoring
• Preparing for onsite inspections
• Navigating the international AML/ATF/CPF regulatory landscape (FATF/CFATF updates)

Sessions blend practical tools with local context, equipping participants with skills they can apply immediately.

Governance (TDS 480)

An insightful workshop series that covers the relationship between Governance, Risk and Compliance to achieve effectiveness in operational and compliance outcomes.

• GRC: Building Systems for Resilience & Effectiveness.
• Corporate Governance: Principles for Effectiveness in Compliance.
• Introduction to Directorship: Risk and Requirements to act as a Director to a Corporate Structure
• Compliance Reconfigured: Updating HR Policies to Integrate AML Compliance
• ESG: Considerations for Financial Services Professionals

Spring Dates

The Regulatory Compliance Gauntlet (TDS 481)

Financial Services professionals can and should expect an increase in supervision of the governance function in regulated firms; this series reviews regulation and risk within the broader context of financial services compliance.

• Digital Assets: Trends for Compliance & Regulation
• Sanctions Compliance: Critical Success Factors for Financial Services Providers
• Anti-Bribery & Corruption: Policies and Practices impacting Compliance
• MLRO: Effectiveness in Engagements with the FIU
• Introduction to Directorship: Risk and Requirements to Act as a Director to a Corporate Structure

Spring Dates

KIXKO FOR BEGINNERS

Anti Money Laundering/Countering Terrorist Financing Certificate

An ideal first step for career seekers/changers. Short, introductory courses in modular format. Short multiple choice e-test at end of each module.

REQUIREMENTS: High school graduation/GED diploma

ACAMS

FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE IN COMPLIANCE

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Advanced certification for anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing.
Internationally recognised. ACAMS examination of multiple choice questions.

REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent, professional experience in the anti-money laundering field or credentials (ACCA, CPA,LLB, etc.), plus three professional references.

CAREER FIELDS

Compliance officers, auditors, audit managers, business control analysts/managers, financial crimes compliance analysts, operations managers, regulatory control analysts, sanctions analysts.

FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE IN ALL LEVELS OF COMPLIANCE

Certificates Various levels available – from introductory to advanced
Registration deadline to be determined

Various levels of qualifications available. Assessment ranges from on-line multiple choice exam to 2500-word essay assignments.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum – high school diploma. Higher levels require undergraduate degree/professional experience in corporate business, legal or finance environments. ICA membership is compulsory.

CAREER FIELDS

Internal and external audit staff, staff working in risk functions, analysts/officers, regulatory representatives, compliance employees, compliance managers/directors for business/legal institutions.

*PROVIDED THROUGH BERMUDA COLLEGE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER EDUCATION
Students are strongly urged to attend the information sessions to have direct access to compliance professionals, and overseas programme reps. Dedicated time for FAQs will also be provided.

For more information, please contact Programme Coordinator, Carleen Place This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.