Course description
ICA International Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk
Sanctions are a crucial instrument in the international battle against financial crime proliferation, terrorism and human rights abuses. It’s a complex area and those who manage the risk need the right combination of knowledge, capabilities and behaviours to do so effectively.
Technical skills – develop a deeper understanding of sanctions architecture, screening and the control framework; enrich your professional skillset
Critical thinking – enhance your judgment-making and problem-solving skills
Collaboration and communication - ensure a joined-up approach in your management of sanctions cases
Flexibility and adaptability – be prepared to respond to fast-changing regimes and rules
Leadership – be empowered to make effective decisions quickly and manage resources appropriately
This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Learners are required to have ONE of the following:
A degree or professional qualification in an appropriate disciplineorAttainment of an ICA International Advanced CertificateorThree years’ relevant work experience
A good level of written and spoken English is also required.
This course is suitable for mid-senior level professionals:
- Heads of Sanctions, Sanctions Managers and Sanctions Team Leaders
- MLROs, Compliance Managers, Financial Crime Managers and Risk Managers
- Accountants, Lawyers and Consultants
The course has been designed for those working in multiple industry sectors including international trade, transport, pharmaceuticals, maritime, software, oil and gas and financial services.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Through this Level 6- Advanced qualification you will learn:
- Global sanctions architecture – Sanctions in context
- How sanctions regimes are implemented
- Evolving scope of sanctions – A changing tool
- Sector-based sanctions
- Identifying higher risk jurisdictions and activities
- Transparency, control, and ownership
- Licensing and permissible payments
- Management of global exposure to unilateral and regional sanctions
- Developing the control framework
- Sanctions screening
- Incident management and holding of sanctioned funds
- Sanctions lifting and roll back
Course delivery details
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A flexible, part-time format designed for busy, working professionals. A mix of guided, online study and attendance at live, virtual classrooms delivered by industry experts.
- 9-month course
- Live sessions:
- 2 x virtual classrooms
- 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story) delivered through award-winning, interactive BARCO technology
- 3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)
- 3 x assessment preparation sessions
- A comprehensive course manual
- Videos covering foundation topics as well as the latest industry developments and case studies
- Access to the ICA Learning Hub packed with additional insight and resources
- Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track
- The course is assessed through:
- 3 x timed end-of-module assessments - comprising multiple choice questions that test knowledge, understanding and analytical skills
- 1 x written assignment with industry sector focus
- 1 x written, case-study based assignment connecting up the elements of your learning
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