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Enterprise Wide AML, CTF, Sanctions Risk Assessment (EWRA) template
EWRA (Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment) template in Microsoft Excel
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Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) template for AML, CTF and Sanctions risk assessment for a financial institution (bank, payments or electronic money operators, etc.).
• conduct EWRA based on industry best practice and recommendations;
• save time on template development and definition of relevant risks;
• identify gaps or opportunities for improvement in AML policies, procedures and processes;
• make informed decisions about risk appetite and implementation of control efforts, allocation of resources, technology spend;
• assist management in understanding how the structure of a business unit or business line’s AML compliance programme aligns with its risk profile;
• develop risk mitigation strategies including applicable internal controls and therefore lower a business unit or business line’s residual risk exposure;
• ensure senior management are made aware of the key risks, control gaps and remediation efforts;
• ensure regulators are made aware of the key risks, control gaps and remediation efforts across the FI;
• assist management in ensuring that resources and priorities are aligned with its risks.