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Data Analytics in Financial Crime Investigations

Uncover hidden money trails and dismantle criminal networks by transforming raw financial data into actionable investigative intelligence.

Created byFrancisco Mainez
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BeginnerUpdated May 1, 2026
Data Analytics in Financial Crime Investigations

What You'll Learn

check_circleApply core data analytics concepts and techniques to support financial crime and fraud investigations.
check_circleAnalyze and interpret quantitative and network-based data to identify patterns, trends, and fraud typologies.
check_circleEvaluate the role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in enhancing forensic analytics and investigative outcomes.
check_circleCommunicate analytical findings effectively through clear presentation and visualization of data-driven insights for investigative use.

About This Course

This course focuses on the concepts of generic Data Analytics and specifically Analytics for Forensics, types of Analytics and process/cycle. The course will cover how Analytics techniques can be applied to Financial Crime investigations and how they contribute to effective detection of trends and typologies. The course will also provide an overview of specific techniques applied to quantitative data and their application to financial crime investigations.

Your Instructor

Francisco Mainez
Francisco Mainez

Senior Director, Global Head of Financial Crime Strategy | Nium

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Francisco Mainez is a financial crime and compliance leader with over 20 years of experience across intelligence, AML, fraud, and counter-terrorism financing. He specializes in applying advanced analytics and technology to detect illicit activity, enhance investigations, and strengthen risk frameworks. A Certified Financial Crimes Investigator and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Francisco has led global teams delivering algorithm-driven monitoring solutions, typology libraries, and machine-learning-enhanced KYC programs. He is a frequent keynote speaker on financial crime, digital transformation, and emerging risks, and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.

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