Diploma in Investment Compliance (CISI)
Specialized UK compliance credential; mapped to SMCR functions and MiFID II suitability/appropriateness requirements.
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2007
HQ
London, UK
Target Audience
UK compliance officers at MiFID-regulated investment firms — compliance monitoring, financial crime, MiFID rule expertise, SMCR.
Key Features
- Three units: International Introduction to Securities & Investment, UK Financial Regulation, Compliance
- Each ~100 MCQ + short answer, 2 hours, on-demand at Pearson VUE
- FCA Appropriate Qualifications-listed for senior compliance roles
- ~5,000+ active diploma holders
How to Get This Certification
Prerequisites
None.
Why Get Certified — ROI
Salary Impact
Compliance officer with Diploma in Investment Compliance: £55,000–£95,000 (Hays UK 2024 Risk & Compliance Salary Guide).
Career Benefits
- What makes this stand out
- Specialized UK compliance credential; mapped to SMCR functions and MiFID II suitability/appropriateness requirements.
- Industry recognition
- CISI proprietary; FCA-recognized.
Who Should Get This Certification
Ideal for:
- UK compliance officers at MiFID-regulated investment firms — compliance monitoring
- financial crime
- MiFID rule expertise
- SMCR.
Consider alternatives if:
- Specialized — limited cross-functional mobility
- Compliance careers often pursued via ICA (International Compliance Association) instead
Pricing
Pricing varies.
Weaknesses
- Specialized — limited cross-functional mobility
- Compliance careers often pursued via ICA (International Compliance Association) instead
Markets Served
UK
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