FNSAML813Design and monitor reporting systems for suspicious transactions

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What an assessment for FNSAML813 must cover

47 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify and analyse global risks and vulnerabilities

  • 1.1Identify ML/TF risks and vulnerabilities that may potentially impact on organisation including cross border transactions
  • 1.2Research, analyse and assess types of unusual activity relevant to industry and organisation
  • 1.3Apply investigation techniques and analytical tools to detect suspicious matters relating to ML/TF
  • 1.4Assess risk profile of different organisational portfolios and determine allocation of resources to monitor transactions
  • 1.5Evaluate approaches for monitoring transactions to identify risks and vulnerabilities

2 Review analytical tools and reporting systems

  • 2.1Analyse capabilities of organisation’s manual and automatic systems and assess appropriateness for different risk scenarios
  • 2.2Evaluate effectiveness of organisation’s automated transaction monitoring software in detecting unusual transaction activity
  • 2.3Review training programs to build staff skills in detecting and investigating unusual matters
  • 2.4Review and evaluate organisational processes for triggering and monitoring alerts and creating suspicious matter reports
  • 2.5Analyse overall process and organisational procedures for evidence-based investigations
  • 2.6Evaluate processes and procedures for performing periodic effectiveness monitoring

3 Monitor performance of analytical tools and reporting systems

  • 3.1Monitor and review alerts based on specific detection rules
  • 3.2Test and evaluate reporting solution relevant to detection rules
  • 3.3Manage provision of information and training to staff about transaction monitoring program

4 Manage investigation of alerts and generation of suspicious matter reports

  • 4.1Investigate alerts that have been triggered based on detection rules and prioritise those with highest risk score
  • 4.2Analyse alerts to determine if activity requires further investigation
  • 4.3Ensure organisational procedures are followed for initiating an investigative activity or case
  • 4.4Use previously investigated cases to inform current actions
  • 4.5Implement effective feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement and training of staff

5 Analyse and report suspicious transactions

  • 5.1Analyse trends in data related to alerts, activities investigated, and suspicious matters reported to determine effectiveness of reporting systems
  • 5.2Oversee provision of feedback to relevant staff on decisions regarding reports into suspicious transactions and activities
  • 5.3Prepare internal reports on suspicious transactions and activities according to organisational procedures
  • 5.4Prepare reports on suspicious transactions and activities for regulators, including cross border regulators, following required reporting formats
  • 5.5Manage sensitivities and protocols relating to privacy and confidentiality of information when working with multiple regulators or reporting bodies

Performance evidence

  • design and monitor one reporting system for suspicious transactions relating to money laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF).
  • document outcomes from review of organisational anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reporting system in required format as set out by organisation and industry
  • monitor AML/CTF reporting system for suspicious transactions
  • oversee investigations and reporting of suspicious matters.

Knowledge evidence

  • regulatory and industry requirements relating to reporting suspicious ML/TF activities
  • Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) reporting requirements
  • money laundering and terrorism financing risks and vulnerabilities, including areas of high priority for monitoring and reporting
  • investigative techniques and analytical tools to detect suspicious matters relating to ML/TF
  • circumstances where manual transaction monitoring is required and those where automated transaction monitoring is best
  • behaviours that constitute unusual industry or organisation activity
  • key features of automated transaction monitoring systems
  • methodologies for data interpretation and analysis
  • key features of information and training programs for staff on organisational reporting system
  • organisational processes and procedures for: • performing periodic effectiveness monitoring • reviewing alerts • investigating suspicious activities.

Foundation skills

  • Learning: Shares information and knowledge with others in formal and informal training situations Contributes to review and content of training programs to improve organisational practice
  • Reading: Sources and critically analyses data and information from a variety of sources and consolidates according to specific criteria to determine requirements
  • Writing: Records and reports information using clear language and organisational formats and protocols
  • Oral communication: Clearly explains detailed information using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience
  • Numeracy: Analyses and synthesises mathematical information embedded in tasks and texts Uses mathematical problem-solving techniques to analyse data and values to determine trends and patterns
  • Self-management: Uses a variety of communication tools and strategies in building and maintaining effective working relationships Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload
  • Initiative and enterprise: Uses initiative to identify and analyse data and trends related to financial risk, processes and practices that may have legal implications Takes a lead role in improving organisational processes with a focus on building awareness and engaging others
  • Problem solving: Applies systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations Analyses, assesses and interprets data to identify problems and improve systems
  • Technology: Uses digital technologies to access, check, report and store information required to complete work tasks

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What does an assessment tool for FNSAML813 need to cover?

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