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Advanced AML Investigations: Using OSINT and EDD to Identify and Manage High-Risk Clients & PEPs

Masterclass Overview

MLROs and AML/Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) professionals face growing regulatory pressure to identify PEPs, high-risk clients and transactions—while business teams demand faster onboarding and investigative decisions.

This 3-hour CPD accredited GCAL programme will equip AML professionals with the ‘need-to-know’ skills and techniques to conduct effective Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). Learn how to leverage publicly available information to accelerate investigations, meet regulator expectations, and deliver more efficient outcomes. Through hands-on exercises and expert-led guidance, you’ll gain practical insights to manage complex, high-risk activity with confidence—balancing commercial demands with robust AML and financial crime controls

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£400 SINGLE MASTERCLASS
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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 3-hour CPD-accredited Masterclass, attendees will be able to:
Apply essential OSINT techniques to enhance due diligence, uncover hidden networks, and identify previously unknown connections and red flags.
Leverage open-source tools and platforms in real time to drive more effective investigations across KYC, CDD, and EDD processes.
Plan and execute a live OSINT investigation, including extracting insights quickly from multiple publicly available sources.
Confidently use OSINT findings to support and strengthen Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other internal escalations.
Replicate successful OSINT-driven approaches that other firms use to speed up onboarding and investigative decisions without compromising on compliance quality.
Identify beneficial ownership structures and activity in high-risk markets or jurisdictions using advanced OSINT techniques.
Protect your anonymity while investigating, ensuring safe and secure OSINT practices throughout the due diligence process.

Who Should Attend

This 3-hour CPD-accredited course is ideal for professionals involved in customer due diligence (CDD), onboarding, and high-risk client or PEP investigations, including:
MLROs and Deputy MLROs responsible for overseeing enhanced due diligence processes and regulatory compliance
Financial Crime and AML Analysts conducting investigations into PEPs, high-risk clients, and complex transactions
Nominated Officers and SARs Professionals who review, assess, and report suspicious activity, and need enhance their investigation techniques.
Onboarding and KYC Teams looking to enhance their investigations and learn about OSINT
Aspiring AML Professionals aiming to build practical investigation skills and confidence in using publicly available information

Delivery Format

All GCAL masterclass programmes are delivered online via an on-demand, instructor-led video format, with the flexibility to study at your own pace.

  • Hosted via GCAL’s digital learning platform
  • Interactive elements, including real-world case studies and scenario-based learning
  • Duration – 3 hours of learning time

Masterclass Presenters

Lee Byrne FLPI, CITF, AdvCertVC

Former MLRO and Masterclass Creator

Lee Byrne is a highly respected financial crime prevention professional, with more than 35 years in operational and management experience in international financial services including regulatory.

His career has taken him around the world to work across many of the major international financial markets.

A member of the Institute of Directors, certified by both the ICA (AML Diploma with Distinction) and CAMS, Lee has also completed the IFS Certificate in International Trade and Finance and the Certificate in Terrorism Studies with St. Andrews University.

Guest Speaker

Former Military Analyst

Our expert speaker is a former military analyst who works with firms to locate individuals, determine the true beneficial ownership of legal entities, and recover the proceeds of crime.

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Pricing Options

We offer flexible pricing to suit your learning journey — whether you’re looking to attend a single Masterclass or invest in multiple sessions for maximum impact:

INDIVIDUAL
MASTERCLASS

£400

Perfect for AML professionals who want to focus on a specific topic. Gain deep insight into one key area of AML or Financial Crime Compliance with a 3-hour, CPD-accredited, expert-led session.

Advanced AML Investigations: Using OSINT and EDD to Identify and Manage High-Risk Clients & PEPs
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MULTIPLE
MASTERCLASSES

£300 PER CLASS

Ideal for those looking to build a broader skillset. Save when you commit to multiple sessions tailored to your development needs. Mix and match the topics most relevant to your role or development and enjoy a discounted rate when purchased together. Ideal for professionals building a broader skill set across AML, sanctions, fraud, and governance.

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✔ Advance your AML and Financial Crime Compliance career
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