Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)

Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)

The ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) is a professional certification designed for professionals working in sanctions compliance, financial crime prevention, regulatory risk, trade controls, investigations, and governance. It helps candidates build practical expertise in global sanctions laws, controls, screening systems, and risk management. As sanctions regulations continue to evolve worldwide, CGSS prepares professionals to confidently manage complex compliance obligations across financial institutions and global organizations.

Who should take the CGSS Certification?

This certification is ideal for:

• Sanctions Analysts
• AML Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Managers
• Trade Finance Specialists
• Legal Advisors
• Internal Auditors
• Financial Crime Investigators
• Banking and FinTech Compliance Teams

Skills Required 

While there are no mandatory technical prerequisites for many candidates, the following skills and background knowledge are highly useful:

• Basic understanding of AML and compliance concepts
• Knowledge of banking or financial services operations
• Familiarity with KYC and customer due diligence
• Risk assessment mindset
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Understanding of international business transactions
• Interest in regulations and financial crime prevention
• Ability to interpret policies and legal requirements
• Strong research and documentation skills

Course Outline

The Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) Exam covers the following topics - 

• Domain 1. Foundations of Sanctions Compliance
• Domain 2. Sanctions Risk Management
• Domain 3. Detecting Evasion and Suspicious Activity
• Domain 4. Compliance Program Governance
• Domain 5. Real-World Case Studies

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