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Our CEO of MENA James Govey spoke with Anna Stylianou about the challenges of finding qualified FCC staff.. take a look what they spoke about 👇🏻
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Is it challenging to find a qualified AML/CTF/KYC employee at an affordable cost? It's amazing that so many AML/CFT/KYC professionals struggle to find a job. It's also amazing that companies claim they struggle to find good and qualified employees in AML/CFT/KYC. In a recent discussion I had with James Govey from Capitex here are some tips and innovative initiatives for both hiring manager and job seekers: 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀/𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: ↳ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗠𝗟 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Consider candidates with transferable skills from adjacent fields like fraud analysis, credit risk management, or forensic accounting. ↳ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Focus on finding individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a good grasp of core skills like data analysis and attention to detail. ↳ I𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: Develop internal training programs to equip new hires with the specific knowledge and skills needed for your AML processes. ↳ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: In your job descriptions, emphasize the chance to learn and grow within a dynamic and ever-evolving field. 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲): ↳ 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: When crafting your resume and cover letter, highlight skills from previous roles that translate well to AML, such as research, investigation, data analysis, or report writing. ↳ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗠𝗟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: Attend industry events or connect with AML professionals on LinkedIn. Building relationships with people in the field can provide valuable insights, mentorship, and potential job opportunities. ↳ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Pursue entry-level AML certifications. These qualifications demonstrate your commitment to the field and provide a foundational knowledge base. ↳ 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Consider volunteering or internship opportunities with AML compliance-focused organizations. I𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 where you need an extra pair of hands to boost your compliance efforts, contact James Govey to learn more about Capitex's free internship program – they offer a 0-cost financial crime compliance staffing resource solution to firms needing the support. Email: [email protected] If you mention "AMLCube" to the subject line, James might offer you lifetime access for you being a part of my network. If you are a candidate: - looking for an opportunity to become a Certified AML/CTF/KYC professional - who wants to get your foot in the door and prove yourself to leading organizations apply below (see link in comments)