Maxime ATCHI

I've spent several years building, leading and transforming AML and fraud programmes within banks and fintechs, from designing detection scenarios to managing analyst teams, and engaging directly with regulators (ACPR, Tracfin). What I've learned: compliance is not just about tools. It's built through teams, processes, and the relationship with the supervisor. That experience is what I put at the heart of Kansai. Kansai is the compliance co-pilot for fintechs and financial institutions that want a robust AML and fraud framework, up and running fast, without the weight of full internalisation.

Designed and deployed a comprehensive AML/CFT & fraud compliance framework from scratch within a high-growth fintech environment. – Built and led a 24-person compliance team from the ground up: 20 analysts, 3 managers, and 1 quality controller – covering recruitment, onboarding, and operational structuring – Defined the operating model, escalation workflows, and quality assurance processes – Managed direct regulatory relationships with ACPR and Tracfin, ensuring proactive and transparent engagement – Contributed to the deployment of the Payment Institution license (agrément EP), supporting regulatory requirements and internal readiness – Oversaw the compliance workstream during customer migration, ensuring continuity and regulatory alignment throughout the transition – Enhanced detection scenarios and internal tooling to improve alert accuracy and operational efficiency – Championed a strong compliance culture across the organization from day one

Led the fraud risk management function within one of France's leading telecommunications operators, overseeing a team of 12 professionals. – Managed and developed a 12-person fraud team, fostering a culture of rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement – Identified, assessed, and mitigated fraud risks specific to the telecom sector, including financial losses, SIM barring, and subscription fraud – Contributed to the risk assessment of new product and service offerings, ensuring fraud exposure was systematically evaluated prior to launch