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Teller Compliance Training Matrix by Topic

Updated over 2 weeks ago

This table outlines all training steps required or recommended for Tellers, organised by topic and priority.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Training Priority

Course / Step Titles

Must Know

Nice to Know

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 102

~12 mins

Mastery Test: Foundations of AML 102

Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Fair Lending

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) / Consumer Privacy

Training Priority

Step Titles

Must Know

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) / Consumer Privacy 101

~12 mins

Mastery Test: Privacy: GLBA, CCPA and Consumer Privacy

Nice to Know

Deposit Compliance (Reg D, Reg DD, Reg CC, Reg E)

Training Priority

Step Titles

Must Know

Deposit Compliance, Regulation D, and Regulation DD

~28 mins

Resource: Overview of Regulations and Deposit Compliance Requirements

Mastery Test: Deposit Compliance Overview, Regulation D, and Regulation DD

Regulation CC: Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks Act

~18 mins

Mastery Test: Regulation CC: Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks

Regulation E: Electronic Fund Transfers and Garnishment Rule

~22 mins

Resource: Garnishment Rule

Mastery Test: Regulation E and Garnishment Rule

Cybersecurity

Training Priority

Step Titles

Must Know

Nice to Know

Cybersecurity: Computer Security Basics Case Studies

~8 mins

Resource: Cybersecurity Case Studies

U.S. Regulators

Training Priority

Step Titles

Nice to Know

US Regulators 101

~16 mins

Mastery Test: U.S. Regulators 101

Code of Ethics

Training Priority

Step Titles

Must Know

Code of Ethics

Description

In this course, tellers will learn the foundational principles of ethical conduct in financial institutions. They will understand what a Code of Ethics is, why it is critical for compliance, and how it builds trust with clients and colleagues. The course covers the core principles of integrity, fairness, accountability, confidentiality, and transparency, as well as the regulatory frameworks (SOX, Dodd-Frank, GLBA, FCPA, SEC/FINRA rules) that support ethical compliance. Tellers will also explore common ethical challenges such as conflicts of interest, client confidentiality, and whistleblower concerns. By the end of the course, learners will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas, apply core principles, and align their conduct with institutional and regulatory expectations.

  1. Resource: Introduction and Core Principles

  2. Code of Ethics: Overview

  3. Core Principles of a Code of Ethics

  4. Resource: Importance, Regulations and Ethical Compliance, and Ethical Challenges

  5. Why A Code of Ethics is Important

  6. Regulations and Ethical Compliance

  7. Ethical Challenges

  8. Teller Ethical Scenarios

  9. Mastery Step: Code of Ethics

Conflicts of Interest ~12 mins

Description

This course helps tellers identify, prevent, and manage conflicts of interest that may arise in financial institutions. Learners will start with a clear definition of conflicts of interest and examine the different types (personal, organizational, and third-party). The course explores the regulatory framework governing conflicts (SOX, Dodd-Frank, Investment Advisers Act, FCPA, SEC/FINRA), the impacts of unmanaged conflicts on client trust, reputation, and compliance, and the best practices for disclosure, segregation of duties, and whistleblower protections. By the end of the course, tellers will be able to recognize potential conflicts, follow institutional policies, and apply best practices to protect clients and the institution.

  1. Resource: Overview and Types of Conflicts of Interest

  2. Overview: Conflicts of Interest

  3. Types of Conflicts of Interest

  4. Teller Conflict of Interest Scenarios

  5. Escalation & Reporting Procedures

  6. Resource: Regulatory Framework, Impacts, and Best Practices for Managing Conflicts of Interest

  7. Regulatory Framework for Managing Conflicts of Interest

  8. Impact of Conflicts of Interest on Financial Institutions

  9. Best Practices for Managing Conflicts of Interest

  10. Mastery Step: Conflicts of Interest

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