Internationally Certified KYC Manager (IR-KAM)

Globally Recognized KYC Certification — IR-KAM (KYC Manager)

The Internationally Certified KYC Manager (IR-KAM) is a globally recognized KYC certification for professionals stepping up from execution to oversight. Analyst skills get you hired; management skills get you promoted — this self-paced KYC certification course builds the second set: KYC governance, quality assurance, escalation and approval decisions, cross-border CDD oversight, and leading a team of reviewers. IR-KAM is independently accredited and blockchain-verified by ONRIGA, and your KYC certificate is verifiable by employers through ACBM Graduate Verify.

✓ Globally recognised · Accredited & blockchain-verified by ONRIGA

What you’ll learn in this KYC manager certification

• KYC programme governance: policies, procedures, and the risk-based approach at programme level
• Quality assurance and file-review oversight at scale
• Escalation handling, approval authority, and defensible decision-making
• Managing high-risk relationships: PEPs, complex structures, and cross-border CDD
• Regulatory expectations for KYC management and audit readiness
• Leading, training, and quality-controlling a team of KYC analysts

Who this certification is for

Built for senior KYC analysts ready for team-lead roles, QC and QA leads, KYC managers formalising their credentials, and compliance professionals targeting management positions at banks, fintechs, and payment institutions.

IR-KAM: FAQs

IR-KAM KYC Certification: FAQs

What is a KYC certificate? A KYC certificate is a verifiable credential proving you’ve been assessed on Know Your Customer skills — onboarding, due diligence, and compliance decision-making. The IR-KAM certificate carries a unique Credential ID, verifiable instantly via ACBM Graduate Verify.

How much does KYC certification cost? IR-KAM costs $149 (regular price $299), including study materials, the exam, two attempts, and your verifiable certificate.

Is IR-KAM a globally recognized KYC certification? Yes — IR-KAM is recognised globally and independently accredited and blockchain-verified by ONRIGA — standards-aligned, tamper-proof, and confirmable by employers 24/7.

Who should take IR-KAM? Senior analysts moving into lead or manager roles, existing KYC managers formalising their credentials, and QC/QA professionals who own file-quality decisions.

How is the exam structured? A 50-question MCQ exam, 40 minutes, 75% passing score, with two attempts included. Study materials are available on the LMS immediately after enrolment.

Is the certificate verifiable by employers? Yes — verifiable via ACBM Graduate Verify, and accredited & blockchain-verified by ONRIGA.

Enrollment Procedure

Enrolling in the IR-KAM certification is quick and fully online. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Home Page: Navigate to the IR-KAM program on the home page and click “View Details”.
2. Register: Click “Get Course” and enter your name, address, and contact details.
3. Payment: Complete your payment via our secure payment gateway.
4. Access Materials: Study materials are available immediately on the Learning Management System (LMS).

Exam Details

• Format: 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Mode: Online
• Passing Score: 75%
• Attempts: 2 attempts included (additional attempts available for 25% of the fee)
• Results: Instant results upon completion, with immediate certificate download upon passing.

Syllabus

Section 1: KYC Foundations & Lifecycle

Chapter 1: Introduction to KYC & CDD

• What is KYC and why it matters

• Importance of Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

• Global regulatory obligations

Chapter 2: Types of Due Diligence: SDD, CDD, EDD

• Definitions and distinctions

• When and how each type is applied

• Use cases and compliance implications

Chapter 3: Customer Onboarding and Profiling

• Risk-based onboarding strategies

• Initial data collection and identity verification

• Profiling customers and matching expected behavior

Chapter 4: Periodic & Event-Driven Reviews + Offboarding

• Triggers for periodic and event-driven reviews

• Updating customer risk profiles

• Exit protocols and compliance documentation

Section 2: KYC for Entity Types & Documentation

Chapter 5: KYC for Legal Entities

• Due diligence for Pvt Ltd, LLPs, Trusts, Funds, NPOs, SPVs

• Ownership transparency and structural complexity

• Risk tiering based on entity type

Chapter 6: KYC Documentation & Verification Fields

• Legal name, registration details, business purpose

• Source of funds/wealth and governance papers

• Recommended field-by-field checklist

Chapter 7: Understanding UBOs and Director ID&V Requirements

• FATF definitions and UBO thresholds

• Identifying natural persons through complex structures

• When to verify directors and controllers

Section 3: Monitoring and Screening

Chapter 8: Ongoing Monitoring and Red Flags

• Continuous surveillance methods

• Transactional and behavioral red flags

• Escalation and documentation of anomalies

Chapter 9: PEP, Adverse Media, and Sanctions Screening

• Screening categories and escalation workflow

• Handling false positives and negative media hits

• Dealing with complex PEP relationships

Section 4: Global Regulatory Frameworks

Chapter 10: Key Global AML/KYC Regulatory Bodies

• FATF, FinCEN, OFAC, Wolfsberg, Basel

• Roles, principles, and comparative relevance

• Global convergence of regulatory expectations

Chapter 11: Overview of EU Directives on AML (1 to 6)

• Chronological summary of EU AMLDs

• Impact on KYC and UBO obligations

• The future of AML regulation in the EU

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