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Monaco’s Financial Professionals Must Comply with Mandatory Certification Program

In a bid to enhance skills and uphold excellence in the sector, Monaco’s financial institutions are mandating their employees undergo compliance training through the Banking, Financial, and ESG Professional Certification program.

Eligibility

The certification is designed for managers, sales representatives, financial analysts, and market operators working in banks and asset management companies.

Course Details

• The two annual sessions will be held from September to December and January to April.
• The training comprises 44 hours of classes spread over 11 half-days.
• Candidates can choose between French or English language courses. A minimum of 15 participants is required for English-language courses.

Training Modules

The training covers two modules:

• One module focuses on technical and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
• The other module addresses Monaco’s regulatory specifics and ethics.

Registration

Registration is now open for January 2024. To register, candidates must submit their applications by mail to certification@monaco.edu along with a valid ID and up-to-date CV. A request must be made in advance to AMAF amaf@amaf.mc if an exception regarding the technical part is necessary.

Exam Details

• The certification exam takes place exclusively at the International University of Monaco.
• Mock exams are recommended but not mandatory.
• To obtain the professional certification, candidates must score at least 70% on both parts of the exam, which consists of multiple-choice questions covering technical and ESG aspects as well as ethics.

Results

Results will be available online after the completion of exams. Certified candidates will be published on the AMAF website and in the Journal of Monaco within six months.

Contact Information

For any doubts or specific needs, please contact certification@monaco.edu.