Antonis Katantonakis

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About Antonis Katantonakis

As a senior executive in Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, Internal Controls, and Operational Risk, I bring over 19 years of experience helping regulated organizations navigate complexity, enhance governance, and embed a proactive risk culture. Having held leadership roles at traditional banks, fintech and other major institutions, I specialize in designing and leading enterprise-wide compliance programs, internal control frameworks, and financial crime strategies that scale with innovation and global growth. Whether it’s launching AI-driven AML systems or building governance from the ground up, I consistently deliver regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, and stakeholder confidence. Expertise Includes: • AML/CTF Compliance & Transaction Monitoring • Regulatory Advisory & Global Licensing Strategy • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) • Internal Controls (design, testing, assurance) • Governance, Quality Reviews & Audits • Fintech & Digital Banking Risk • Cross-border Expansion & Regulatory Engagement • Policy Development, Training & Culture Shaping Selected Achievements: • Spearheaded in-house AML System at Cepal in under 12 months, enhancing detection while significantly reducing both CAPEX and OPEX. • Designed and deployed Credicom’s first Risk Appetite Framework, enabling smarter decisions and reducing mitigation and insurance costs by 20%. • At Revolut, partner with FinCrime, legal, and product teams to embed compliance into high-velocity launches across the EEA—leveraging automation and AI to reduce risk exposure while supporting hypergrowth. I thrive at the intersection of regulation, innovation, and strategy—supporting executive teams, audit committees, and regulators to future-proof their compliance posture and drive sustainable performance. Now open to global, remote-first or hybrid leadership opportunities across Financial Services, Fintech, or regulated industries. Let’s connect if you're looking for a strategic partner to elevate your risk and compliance capabilities. Message me to start the conversation.