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Scaling AML Operations for
High-Growth iGaming & Fintech

Hands-on support for MLROs to redesign manual, fragmented AML workflows and tooling so controls scale with growth and hold up under supervisory scrutiny.

Solve AML Operations Challenges

Fix Broken AML Workflows

Fix broken EDD workflows, manual case handling, and fragmented tooling.

AML Operations Growth

Scale AML Under Growth

Scale monitoring and escalation without creating backlog or control drift.

Inspection-Ready Controls

Build Inspection-Ready Controls

Build operational controls that hold up under audit and supervisory scrutiny.

AML programs rarely fail because they’re wrong on paper.

They fail when growth exposes workflows, tooling, and
escalation paths that were never designed to scale.

Mike Caha, MBA, CAMS
Managing Partner, AAYT

AML Operations Capability Areas

Areas where AML operations most often break under growth, and where we help redesign them.
Operating Model

Operating Model & Governance

Clarify ownership, escalation, and governance so AML decisions stay consistent under scale.

Cross-Functional AML Delivery

Cross-Functional Delivery

Help Compliance, Product, and Engineering deliver AML improvements that actually ship and stick.

Operational Controls

Risk Appetite to Operational Controls

Convert risk appetite into thresholds and workflows that drive day-to-day AML decisions.

EDD & Investigations Delivery

EDD, Investigations & QA

Make investigations, SAR rationale, and QA more consistent, repeatable, and defensible.

KYC & OSINT Operations

KYC & OSINT Operations

Improve onboarding, OSINT evidence, and refresh workflows without adding unnecessary friction.

Tooling & Automation

Tooling, Automation & Vendor Governance

Use existing tools better, reduce manual work, and govern tuning, vendors, and change control.

How Engagements Work

Engagements focus on operational reality, not policy rewrites, 
turning AML policies into scalable, measurable execution.
1


Diagnose

Identify alert quality, backlog pressure, escalation design, workflow friction, and operational bottlenecks.

2


Redesign

Reengineer workflows, escalation logic, and ownership so AML decisions stay consistent as volumes rise.

3


Align Systems

Align tooling and data flows so controls are enforced through streamlined systems rather than scattered, inconsistent workarounds.

4


Implement

Ship changes with QA, metrics, and change control so improvements stick as products and volumes evolve.

Where are AML operations breaking under growth?

A short diagnostic usually identifies the 2–3 operational changes that remove the most friction.

Outcomes You Can Expect

Reduced Alert Backlogs

Higher signal-to-noise and smarter routing prevent volumes from creating investigation queues.

Faster Throughput

Less workflow friction and fewer handoffs, so cycle times stay stable as volume grows.

Consistent Decisions

Clear STR/SAR triggers, rationale, and QA for repeatability and audit-ready.

Clear Ownership & KPIs

Decision rights and measurable performance across monitoring, EDD, and escalation.

Less Manual Work

Use your current stack to its fullest and automate the right steps to eliminate repetitive toil.

Evidence-Ready Data

Better data quality, traceability, and evidence retention so controls stand up to audit, licensing, and partner reviews.

 

Designed for MLROs who need AML operations that stay consistent under growth, audit, and supervisory scrutiny.

 

Who This Is Built For

Tech-led obliged entities where customer growth, product complexity, and regulatory scrutiny are outpacing AML operations.

Organizations that need scalable, defensible AML operations without slowing product velocity or endlessly adding analysts.

You are likely experiencing:

  • Alert volumes and case backlogs growing faster than teams can handle
  • Fragmented tooling across KYC, monitoring, investigations, and payments
  • Escalations or SAR decisions that rely on individual judgment
  • Increasing scrutiny from regulators, banks, or partners
  • Engineering and compliance misalignment slowing fixes

iGaming Operators

High-growth online gaming and betting platforms operating across multiple jurisdictions under increasing AML scrutiny.

  • Rapid player growth and escalating alert volumes

  • Fragmented KYC, OSINT, monitoring, and payments tooling

  • Escalations and SAR decisions struggling to scale

  • VIP programs and cross-border payments increasing risk complexity

Crypto-Asset Service Providers

Crypto exchanges, custodians, and other CASPs operating under MiCA and Travel Rule obligations while scaling monitoring and wallet risk controls.

  • On-chain transaction monitoring integrated with AML investigations

  • Travel Rule, sanctions screening, and counterparty risk across wallets

  • Rapid transaction growth driving alert volumes and investigations

  • Increasing scrutiny under MiCA, FATF standards, and partner due diligence

Fintechs & Payments

Software-first fintechs, PSPs, EMIs, and payments platforms managing complex flows and growing supervisory scrutiny.

  • Multiple products, rails, and jurisdictions increasing monitoring complexity

  • AML embedded across onboarding, payments, and transaction monitoring

  • Growing scrutiny from banks, regulators, and payment partners

  • Monitoring and fraud signals spread across multiple systems

Scale-Ups Under Regulatory Pressure

Companies where AML once worked “well enough” but is now breaking under growth or expansion.

  • Case backlogs and manual workarounds emerging

  • Engineering and compliance misalignment slowing fixes

  • Upcoming inspections, audits, or market launches

  • Risk scoring or monitoring logic no longer fits product complexity

When We Are a Good Fit

You are an obliged entity with real AML risk, meaningful operational volume, and the mandate to fix structural problems properly.

  • Tech-led, software-centric operating model

  • Willing to invest in scalable fixes rather than patches

  • Need hands-on support across compliance, product, and engineering

Operational Experience in High-Growth Regulated Businesses

Software and Technology Expertise

20+ Years in Software & Technology

Building operational systems in software-led organizations.

Certified AML Professionals

CAMS Certified AML Expertise

Professional certification in global AML standards and practice.

AML Operations Specialization

Specialized in AML Operating Models

Focused on monitoring, escalation, and investigation workflows.

Managing Cross-Functional Buy-In

Compliance × Product × Engineering

Delivering AML improvements across compliance and engineering teams.

 

Work focused on AML operations in iGaming, fintech, payments, and crypto platforms.

Start with a Short AML Ops Diagnostic

Used to identify the 2–3 operational changes most likely to reduce backlog, friction, or inconsistent decisions.
Mike Caha
Mike Caha, MBA, CAMS
Managing Partner, AAYT
  • Best for teams scaling AML under growth
  • Initial calls are typically 30 minutes
  • Leave with a clearer view of bottlenecks, priorities, and next steps
  • Operational focus, not legal advisory

No sales deck. No generic compliance pitch.

We usually reply within 1–2 business days.