Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training for Board of Directors & Senior Management (5 Days)
Date and Time
Date: Sep 15-19th, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Kigali, Rwanda.
Overview
This intensive 5-day program equips board members and senior executives with the knowledge and tools to provide effective oversight on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance within their organizations. The course emphasizes governance responsibilities, regulatory expectations, strategic risk management, and building a compliance culture at the top. It blends case studies, interactive sessions, and real-world scenarios to enhance decision-making and accountability.
Learning Objectives
Training Objectives
• To enhance awareness of AML/CTF obligations for directors and executives.
• To strengthen governance and oversight roles in AML compliance.
• To provide tools for assessing AML risks at the strategic level.
• To build capacity for informed decision-making and compliance reporting.
• To align organizational AML policies with international best practices.
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Training Benefits
• Improved oversight and accountability at board and executive levels.
• Reduced reputational, financial, and regulatory risks.
• Enhanced compliance culture within the organization.
• Better communication with regulators and stakeholders.
• Practical tools for monitoring, reporting, and enforcing AML controls.
Who Should Attend
- • Board of Directors.
- • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).
- • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs).
- • Chief Risk Officers (CROs).
- • Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs).
- • Senior Executives in financial institutions, NGOs, and corporations.
Workshop Outline / Modules
Day 1: AML Fundamentals and Governance
• Introduction to AML/CTF concepts.
• Global AML standards: FATF, Basel, and Wolfsberg principles.
• Board and senior management responsibilities in AML oversight.
• Case study: Board failures in AML governance.
Day 2: Regulatory Frameworks and Legal Obligations
• AML regulatory frameworks in Rwanda, EAC, and global context.
• Laws, penalties, and director liabilities.
• Understanding customer due diligence (CDD) and KYC obligations.
• Case law review: Enforcement actions against boards.
Day 3: AML Risk Management at Strategic Level
• Enterprise-wide AML risk assessments.
• Role of the board in setting risk appetite.
• High-risk sectors: real estate, fintech, NGOs, cross-border banking.
• Practical exercise: Risk mapping for board-level review.
Day 4: AML Compliance Oversight and Monitoring
• Designing effective AML governance structures.
• Reviewing and approving AML policies and procedures.
• Board reporting: what directors should ask compliance teams.
• Independent audits and board oversight responsibilities.
Day 5: Building a Strong Compliance Culture & Future Trends
• Embedding ethics, integrity, and AML compliance across the organization.
• Tone from the top: role of leadership in compliance culture.
• Emerging AML risks: cryptocurrencies, digital banking, shell companies.
• Final group exercise: Board simulation on AML crisis management.
• Certificates and closing remarks.
Facilitator
Global Leadership Institute Certified Trainers
Investment / Fees
- Standard Fee:USD 1090 per participant
- Group Discount:(3+ participants)- 10% off the standard fee
- Includes training materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and certificate.
Registration Deadline
Sep 13,2025
How to Register
- Register here: https://www.leadership.rw/register/ or click “Register/Apply to Attend”.
- Then, payment details will be shown/visible & automatically emailed to you.
- Once payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation & pre-read pack 1 week before the workshop.
- Need help? Email: info@leadership.rw Call +250 738 713 619, +254 722 223084 (9 AM–5 PM EAT).