ACAMS UK regulations
Hi everyone,
I'm a Risk & Compliance professional from India with 7 years of experience in fintech, primarily in merchant risk, AML/CFT, KYC, transaction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. I've worked with payment companies throughout my career and am currently at a senior manager level.
I've just started preparing for the CAMS certification and plan to take the exam in the next couple of months. My long-term goal is to move abroad, with Singapore being my top choice because of its strong fintech ecosystem.
I had a few questions for those who've made a similar move:
- Did CAMS make a noticeable difference when applying for roles in Singapore or other fintech hubs?
- How valuable is CAMS compared to hands-on experience in AML/Risk & Compliance?
- Did anyone relocate from India after obtaining CAMS? If so, how did you approach the job search?
- Are there specific skills or certifications (MAS regulations, sanctions, fraud, crypto compliance, etc.) that employers in Singapore value in addition to CAMS?
- Any advice on networking or finding companies that sponsor Employment Passes for experienced compliance professionals?
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience—both success stories and challenges. Thanks in advance!