David Valente
20/10/2020 2022-12-22 15:16David Valente

UBI BANCA
I'm a Suspicious Transaction Reporting Analyst at UBI Banca. I analyze suspicious transaction reports from our branches and prepare them for review and signature by the group delegate. I also provide consulting services in the area of anti-money laundering.
At the initiative of the bank I work for, I decided to pursue a Master's degree in Anti-Money Laundering. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to broaden my knowledge of the subject in various ways, not strictly related to my current job, but on a broader scale. For me, the Master's degree represented a significant opportunity.
I learned about the Italian Anti-Money Laundering School through the bank.
Based on my direct experience, I have an extremely positive assessment of the work of the Organizational and Teaching Secretariat; we were provided with all the information we needed, from the broadest information on the course structure to the more specific practical details. Personally, I always received advance instructions that facilitated my participation in the individual modules. Furthermore, I would like to point out that, when I needed more specific information, I received a prompt response from both the Director, Dr. Silvestri, and the entire School.
The quality of the instructors is top-notch. Their expertise was truly top-notch, both in terms of the subject matter and the topics covered. I personally appreciated the instructors' willingness to answer questions, provide in-depth insights, and address practical cases. I think top-notch preparation combined with unwavering availability is the best.
The master's degree improved my skills in several respects. On the one hand, it allowed me to delve deeper into aspects of my work that I was less familiar with, such as reporting suspicious transactions. The course gave me a 360° perspective on this. On the other hand, it allowed me to delve deeper into regulatory aspects; excellent work was done, for example, on the 5th Directive and its developments.
The skills I learned prove especially useful in my consulting work.
Absolutely yes, I would recommend the Master's in Anti-Money Laundering.
I'd like to thank the Italian Anti-Money Laundering School. It was a learning experience, very useful for my professional development.