Audit or regulatory findings
Review what the findings require, agree who will take each action and prepare the evidence needed to close them properly.
Available now On-site across Europe, the Middle East and Asia within 48 hours Dutch/EU national CAMS-certified
AML & financial crime support for regulated businesses.
Hands-on, project-based delivery for regulated gaming, fintech, payments and financial services. From high-risk reviews and SoF/SoW investigations to remediation, AML controls, QA and implementation.
Currently available for interim, project-based and fractional assignments.
iGaming — core focusFintech & paymentsBankingVirtual assets
Response within one business day · 10+ years in regulated financial services · Led an AML/FCC team of around 15
EXPERIENCE ACROSS REGULATED ORGANISATIONS
INDEPENDENT CLIENT ENGAGEMENTS
EARLIER BANKING EXPERIENCE
SECTORS AND CLIENTS
Specialist support, matched to your sector.
The work is adapted to the regulatory setting, the immediate issue and what the internal team needs delivered.
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iGaming AML and player risk
Reviews of high-risk and VIP player files, including source of funds, linked accounts and remediation work.
Read more 02Fintech and payments
Support with onboarding, customer reviews, control improvements, quality assurance and practical automation.
Read more 03Interim and remediation support
Temporary capacity for backlogs, audit findings, quality control and gaps in team leadership.
Read more 04For consultancies and law firms
Subcontracted or white-label AML support for defined client assignments.
Read moreWHEN EXTERNAL SUPPORT HELPS
Support when additional experience or capacity is needed
External support can be useful when a deadline is approaching, a backlog is growing, an audit has raised findings or an experienced member of the team is temporarily unavailable.
High-risk & VIP player files
Review whether higher-risk player files contain sufficient evidence and whether the decisions on source of funds, third-party funding and escalation are properly recorded.
Backlogs, QA & weak MI
Prioritise the highest-risk work, reduce the backlog and improve quality control and reporting at the same time.
Leadership or change gaps
Provide temporary team coordination, support consistent decision-making and help put revised procedures or technology into practice.
01 — SERVICES
Defined reviews or temporary compliance support
An assignment can begin with one clearly defined piece of work or with temporary support for an internal team. The scope, deliverables and handover are agreed before the work starts.
01INTERIM SUPPORT
FLEXIBLE CAPACITY
Interim and Fractional Compliance Support
Temporary AML and financial crime support for a defined period, delivered on site, remotely or in a hybrid form. This can provide cover for an open role, additional capacity around a deadline or support with complex work that the internal team cannot absorb.
TYPICAL WORK
- Complex reviews, escalations and quality control
- Backlog and remediation support
- Temporary cover for an open compliance role
- Documented handover to the internal team or permanent hire
02CONTROL REVIEW
FIXED SCOPE · 3–15 WORKING DAYS
Financial Crime Control Review
A focused review of selected files, procedures and management information to identify the main control gaps and determine which require attention first.
TYPICAL WORK
- Findings ranked by severity and supported by evidence
- Clear actions, priorities and suggested timescales
- Written summary for management
03IGAMING REVIEW
DEFINED SCOPE · 2–8 WEEKS
iGaming High-Risk Player & SoF/SoW Review
Independent, hands-on review of high-risk and VIP player files — source of funds and wealth, third-party funding, linked accounts and affordability. Built on the investigation standards Rainier helped create and standardise while leading the FEC team at Holland Casino Online.
TYPICAL WORK
- Findings and evidence gaps for each reviewed file
- Summary of recurring issues across the selected files
- QA scorecard and prioritised remediation actions
- Management read-out and action tracker
For Malta-licensed operators, a fixed-fee 10-file review is available — see the Malta page.
Get a scoped proposal04REMEDIATION
PROJECT · TYPICALLY 6–12 WEEKS
AML Remediation and QA Support
A defined project to work through CDD or EDD backlogs and audit findings while improving the quality controls and reporting needed after the assignment ends.
TYPICAL WORK
- Risk-based prioritisation and review of the backlog
- Quality checks and feedback to the team
- Analysis of recurring errors or missing information
- Progress reporting and documented handover
05AUTOMATION REVIEW
DEFINED REVIEW · 5–10 DAYS
CDD Automation and Compliance Technology
A short review of where technology could reduce repetitive CDD work, which controls would be needed and where decisions must remain with qualified employees.
TYPICAL WORK
- Review of suitable automation opportunities
- Process and control requirements
- Support with vendor assessment and testing
- Practical implementation plan
01INTERIM SUPPORT
FLEXIBLE CAPACITY
Interim and Fractional Compliance Support
Temporary AML and financial crime support for a defined period, delivered on site, remotely or in a hybrid form. This can provide cover for an open role, additional capacity around a deadline or support with complex work that the internal team cannot absorb.
TYPICAL WORK
- Complex reviews, escalations and quality control
- Backlog and remediation support
- Temporary cover for an open compliance role
- Documented handover to the internal team or permanent hire
02CONTROL REVIEW
FIXED SCOPE · 3–15 WORKING DAYS
Financial Crime Control Review
A focused review of selected files, procedures and management information to identify the main control gaps and determine which require attention first.
TYPICAL WORK
- Findings ranked by severity and supported by evidence
- Clear actions, priorities and suggested timescales
- Written summary for management
03IGAMING REVIEW
DEFINED SCOPE · 2–8 WEEKS
iGaming High-Risk Player & SoF/SoW Review
Independent, hands-on review of high-risk and VIP player files — source of funds and wealth, third-party funding, linked accounts and affordability. Built on the investigation standards Rainier helped create and standardise while leading the FEC team at Holland Casino Online.
TYPICAL WORK
- Findings and evidence gaps for each reviewed file
- Summary of recurring issues across the selected files
- QA scorecard and prioritised remediation actions
- Management read-out and action tracker
For Malta-licensed operators, a fixed-fee 10-file review is available — see the Malta page.
Get a scoped proposalView additional services +
04REMEDIATION
PROJECT · TYPICALLY 6–12 WEEKS
AML Remediation and QA Support
A defined project to work through CDD or EDD backlogs and audit findings while improving the quality controls and reporting needed after the assignment ends.
TYPICAL WORK
- Risk-based prioritisation and review of the backlog
- Quality checks and feedback to the team
- Analysis of recurring errors or missing information
- Progress reporting and documented handover
05AUTOMATION REVIEW
DEFINED REVIEW · 5–10 DAYS
CDD Automation and Compliance Technology
A short review of where technology could reduce repetitive CDD work, which controls would be needed and where decisions must remain with qualified employees.
TYPICAL WORK
- Review of suitable automation opportunities
- Process and control requirements
- Support with vendor assessment and testing
- Practical implementation plan
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Supplier verification
Operational supplier and supply verification supporting Article 54 bis and FTA Decision No. 13 — available directly or through UAE tax and accounting firms.
02 — TRACK RECORD
Relevant experience behind Next Horizons
The experience behind Next Horizons includes independent assignments within regulated online gaming and real-estate finance, supported by earlier roles at ING, ABN AMRO and Rabobank.
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REGULATED ONLINE GAMING
Holland Casino Online
Complex investigations, procedures and FEC team leadership
During this independent assignment, the work developed from complex customer investigations and unusual transaction cases into responsibility for a team of approximately 15 FEC analysts. The assignment also included procedures, quality control, team progress, management information and support with audits and regulatory preparation.
- Complex customer and transaction investigations
- Procedures, work instructions and FIU reporting
- QA framework, KPI/MI and audit support
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REGTECH IMPLEMENTATION
Holland Casino Online
Income and financial-document verification
Supported the selection and implementation of technology for income and financial-document verification. Compliance requirements and practical user needs were translated into process steps, controls and testing requirements.
- Requirements and vendor input
- Exception logic and human review
- Workflow design, testing and implementation support
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REAL-ESTATE FINANCE
Mogelijk Vastgoedfinancieringen
Customer investigations and financial analysis
Two interim assignments involving business customers, ownership structures and the origin of funds used in high-value real-estate financing.
- UBO and corporate-structure analysis
- Financial statements and affordability assessment
- Analysis of source of funds, PEP and sanctions screening
EARLIER BANKING EXPERIENCE Previous roles at ING, ABN AMRO and Rabobank included customer cases, business financing, KYC and customer risk reviews.
References from these engagements are available on request.
SAMPLE DELIVERABLE
See how findings from individual files, gaps in the supporting evidence and recurring control issues are reported.
Fictional data · Malta iGaming example
04 — RESPONSIBLE AUTOMATION
Where automation can support compliance work
Automation can help collect documents, compare information and prepare an analyst's review. It should not make the final risk assessment or decide whether a customer is accepted, escalated or reported.
WORK THAT CAN BE SUPPORTED
- Document intake and extraction of relevant information
- Basic consistency checks and analyst prompts
- Preparation of draft summaries and audit-trail records
DECISIONS THAT REMAIN WITH PEOPLE
- Customer or player acceptance
- Assessment of possible sanctions matches
- Escalation and suspicious transaction reporting decisions
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WORK THAT CAN BE SUPPORTED
- Document intake and extraction of relevant information
- Basic consistency checks and analyst prompts
- Preparation of draft summaries and audit-trail records
DECISIONS THAT REMAIN WITH PEOPLE
- Customer or player acceptance
- Assessment of possible sanctions matches
- Escalation and suspicious transaction reporting decisions
AT A GLANCE
CAMS-certifiedMore than ten years in regulated financial servicesDutch/EU nationalDutch and English
Rainier van Dam
Founder & Principal Consultant
About the founder
Rainier van Dam is a CAMS-certified AML and financial crime professional with more than ten years of experience across banking, regulated online gaming and real-estate finance.
During his independent assignment at Holland Casino Online, he supported the early build-up of the FEC department, helped standardise the CDD and EDD investigation framework and led a team of around 15 analysts through complex casework and quality assurance. He remained involved in escalated casework while taking responsibility for procedures, quality and the progress of the team.
Today Rainier serves clients worldwide through Next Horizons — the internationalisation of the practice he founded in the Netherlands as R.D. van Dam Services — on-site at your offices between Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
INTERIM COVER
Hiring for a permanent AML role?
Recruitment takes months, and your regulatory obligations don't wait. Temporary compliance support can be provided while a permanent employee is being recruited. The assignment can cover complex reviews, backlogs, quality control, team coordination and a documented handover to the new employee.
PARTNER CHANNEL
Subcontracted support for consultancies and law firms
Next Horizons can support defined client assignments on a subcontracted or white-label basis, subject to an agreed scope, confidentiality arrangements and a conflicts check.
For UAE tax and accounting firms, white-label supplier verification is now available.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is Next Horizons an iGaming-only consultancy?+
No. Regulated online gaming is an important area of experience, but Next Horizons also supports fintech, payments and other financial-services businesses. The work is adapted to the relevant sector, regulatory setting and internal procedures.
Can you fill an open vacancy on an interim basis?+
Yes. Temporary support can be provided while a permanent employee is being recruited. The exact responsibilities are agreed in advance, and the assignment ends with a documented handover.
Can assignments be delivered on site or remotely?+
Assignments can be delivered on site across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, remotely, or in a hybrid form. File reviews, quality assurance and remediation work can often be carried out remotely, depending on access to the required systems and documents. The most suitable format depends on the work and the client’s preference.
Can we start with a small assignment?+
Yes. A defined review or other fixed-scope assignment can be a practical way to start. It gives the client a clear result without requiring an immediate commitment to a longer project.
How fast do we get a response?+
You will normally receive a personal response within one business day, together with a suggested starting point and next step.
Can you work through our consultancy?+
Yes. Subcontracted and white-label support is available to advisory firms, consultancies and law firms, subject to an agreed scope, a conflicts check and appropriate confidentiality arrangements.
START A CONVERSATION
Tell Rainier where the pressure sits.
Briefly describe the issue, timing and what you need delivered. You will receive a personal response with a suggested starting point.
Prefer email? Contact rainier@nexthorizonsglobal.com.
Recruiting for an interim or permanent role? A current CV is available on request.
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