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Other specialised qualifications in areas such as Compliance and Anti-money Laundering may be required, such as the CFCP (ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention) and the CAML (ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering).
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Anti-Fraud Agents are expected to have:
• An understanding of the industry the clients are involved in
• Knowledge of how to detect potential fraudulent activity
• Knowledge of financial law
• Knowledge of risk minimisation strategies
• Investigative skills
• Analytical and research skills
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering and
terrorist financing regulations
• Report writing skills
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
in English and preferably in other foreign
languages
• Numeracy skills
• Customer care skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A sense of initiative
• A solution-oriented approach
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Flexibility
• Honesty
• Impartiality
• Inquisitiveness
• Integrity
• Patience
• Persistence
Related career opportunities
• Anti-Money Laundering Agent • Compliance Officer
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