Instructor Bio: Maria Shalimova

Author of Mastering AML/CFT Compliance: A Practitioners Guide to Financial Crime Prevention (available on Amazon) | AML/CFT Trainer | Financial Crime Prevention Specialist

I’m Maria Shalimova, an AML/CFT trainer, author, and compliance professional with extensive hands‑on experience in financial crime prevention across banking, fintech, and global compliance operations.

I’m the author of Mastering AML/CFT Compliance, a practical guide available on Amazon that helps professionals understand the core principles of Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorist Financing. My work focuses on breaking down complex regulatory concepts into clear, accessible, and actionable insights - especially for those entering the field for the first time.

Throughout my career, I’ve trained analysts, onboarding specialists, and compliance teams on essential topics such as:

AML/CFT fundamentals,

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD),

Transaction monitoring & suspicious activity escalation,

Sanctions screening,

ML/TF risk assessment,

Real‑world case analysis,

Career development for aspiring AML analysts.

My teaching style is practical, structured, and beginner‑friendly. I believe that anyone can learn AML when it’s explained in a way that connects theory with real‑world practice and that’s exactly how I approach both my courses and my writing.

Whether you’re exploring a new career path, preparing for AML interviews, or simply curious about how financial crime prevention works, I’m here to guide you step by step and help you build a strong foundation.

Let’s begin your AML journey together.