Alert Summary
State alert ID, scenario, period, customer, accounts, and triggering thresholds.
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Free Banking & Lending Template
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Use this template to analyze suspicious activity alerts, customer context, transaction patterns, and disposition rationale.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Banking & Lending |
| Owner | [Team or owner] |
| Version | [Version number] |
| Effective Date | [Date] |
| Review Cycle | [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based] |
| Status | [Draft / In Review / Approved] |
State alert ID, scenario, period, customer, accounts, and triggering thresholds.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Summarize KYC profile, occupation or business, expected activity, risk rating, and relationship history.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Analyze credits, debits, cash, wires, ACH, counterparties, velocity, and unusual patterns.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List suspicious indicators, customer explanations, supporting evidence, and mitigating facts.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Reference prior alerts, SAR filings, law enforcement requests, and account restrictions.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Recommend close, monitor, escalate, or SAR with clear rationale.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List reports, statements, screenshots, notes, and reviewer approvals retained in the case file.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.
| Role | Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Reviewer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Approver | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
Template Structure
Use this banking & lending template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.
State alert ID, scenario, period, customer, accounts, and triggering thresholds.
Summarize KYC profile, occupation or business, expected activity, risk rating, and relationship history.
Analyze credits, debits, cash, wires, ACH, counterparties, velocity, and unusual patterns.
List suspicious indicators, customer explanations, supporting evidence, and mitigating facts.
Reference prior alerts, SAR filings, law enforcement requests, and account restrictions.
Recommend close, monitor, escalate, or SAR with clear rationale.
List reports, statements, screenshots, notes, and reviewer approvals retained in the case file.
Write an AML investigation narrative for a bank financial crimes team. Structure with these Markdown sections:
State alert ID, scenario, period, customer, accounts, and triggering thresholds.
Summarize KYC profile, occupation or business, expected activity, risk rating, and relationship history.
Analyze credits, debits, cash, wires, ACH, counterparties, velocity, and unusual patterns.
List suspicious indicators, customer explanations, supporting evidence, and mitigating facts.
Reference prior alerts, SAR filings, law enforcement requests, and account restrictions.
Recommend close, monitor, escalate, or SAR with clear rationale.
List reports, statements, screenshots, notes, and reviewer approvals retained in the case file.
Cash deposits exceeded the customer's expected monthly profile by 240% during March 2026.
| Activity | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash deposits | $48,300 | 11 branch deposits |
| Outgoing wires | $42,000 | Two vendors on file |
Escalate for SAR review due to unexplained cash activity and inconsistent customer response.
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Template FAQ
Common questions about downloading and generating a aml investigation template.
Q: What is a aml investigation template?
A: A aml investigation template is a structured document for analyze suspicious activity alerts, customer context, transaction patterns, and disposition rationale.
Q: Is the aml investigation template really free?
A: Yes. The aml investigation template is completely free to download in Word (DOCX), PDF, and Markdown formats. No signup or credit card required to download.
Q: How do I turn a video into a aML Investigation?
A: Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie. The AI analyzes the video and generates a complete aML Investigation using this template's structure — every required field auto-filled from the footage.
Q: Can I edit the aml investigation template after downloading?
A: Yes. The DOCX format opens in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The Markdown format imports into Notion, Confluence, Docsie, or any markdown editor. Customize fields, add your branding, and adapt to your internal workflow.