EP14: How AI Is Changing Customer Success in Financial Crime Compliance
Wed Jan 07 2026
In this episode 15 of Ctrl + Shifter, we sit down with Matti Junila, Head of Customer Success at ComplyAdvantage, to explore how AI is transforming customer success and financial crime prevention.
With years of experience in AI, machine learning, and customer service, Matti shares his expertise on how AI is improving fraud detection, reducing manual work, and helping businesses navigate compliance challenges. He dives into the rise of agentic AI, automating tasks traditionally handled by humans, and offers advice on adopting AI responsibly. Tune in to hear how AI is reshaping customer support in high-stakes industries.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:57 - Matti's Background & Early career
04:45 - About ComplyAdvantage
07:47 - Leadership Challenges in AI-Driven Financial Crime Prevention
10:24 - AI Trends in Customer Support
19:26 - Decision-Making Principles for Responsible AI Adoption
22:28 - Strategic AI Adoption: From Evaluation to Scaled Impact
32:23 - Future of AI in Customer Support
35:08 - Advices on AI Adoption
► Listen to audio on Youtube: How AI Is Changing Customer Success in Financial Crime Compliance | Ctrl + Shifter Podcast EP 14
► Listen in audio on Apple Podcasts: Ctrl + Shifter Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
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A special thanks to Matti Junila and ComplyAdvantage for joining us and sharing their valuable insights.
About Matti Junila:
He started out in computer science and have always been focused on AI and machine learning. Over the last 10+ years, he has helped build and scale tech startups, leading customer success teams and working closely across product, engineering, and commercial teams.
About ComplyAdvantage:
ComplyAdvantage’s mission is to empower every business to eliminate financial crime. By harnessing AI, a unified platform, and an extensive partner ecosystem, we help customers turn compliance into a catalyst for growth, operational resilience, and enduring regulatory trust. More than 3,000 enterprises across 75 countries rely on our end-to-end platform and the world’s most comprehensive financial crime risk intelligence. With full-stack agentic automation, we help organizations automate up to 95% of KYC, AML, and sanctions reviews, cut onboarding times by 50%, reduce false positives by 70%, and handle 7x more work with the same staff.
Learn more at:
► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/complyadvantage/
► Website: https://complyadvantage.com/
Connect with Matti Junila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattijunila/
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Disclaimer: The content shared reflects personal perspectives and does not represent the views or official stance of the company.
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In this episode 15 of Ctrl + Shifter, we sit down with Matti Junila, Head of Customer Success at ComplyAdvantage, to explore how AI is transforming customer success and financial crime prevention. With years of experience in AI, machine learning, and customer service, Matti shares his expertise on how AI is improving fraud detection, reducing manual work, and helping businesses navigate compliance challenges. He dives into the rise of agentic AI, automating tasks traditionally handled by humans, and offers advice on adopting AI responsibly. Tune in to hear how AI is reshaping customer support in high-stakes industries. TIMESTAMPS: 01:57 - Matti's Background & Early career 04:45 - About ComplyAdvantage 07:47 - Leadership Challenges in AI-Driven Financial Crime Prevention 10:24 - AI Trends in Customer Support 19:26 - Decision-Making Principles for Responsible AI Adoption 22:28 - Strategic AI Adoption: From Evaluation to Scaled Impact 32:23 - Future of AI in Customer Support 35:08 - Advices on AI Adoption ► Listen to audio on Youtube: How AI Is Changing Customer Success in Financial Crime Compliance | Ctrl + Shifter Podcast EP 14 ► Listen in audio on Apple Podcasts: Ctrl + Shifter Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts -------- A special thanks to Matti Junila and ComplyAdvantage for joining us and sharing their valuable insights. About Matti Junila: He started out in computer science and have always been focused on AI and machine learning. Over the last 10+ years, he has helped build and scale tech startups, leading customer success teams and working closely across product, engineering, and commercial teams. About ComplyAdvantage: ComplyAdvantage’s mission is to empower every business to eliminate financial crime. By harnessing AI, a unified platform, and an extensive partner ecosystem, we help customers turn compliance into a catalyst for growth, operational resilience, and enduring regulatory trust. More than 3,000 enterprises across 75 countries rely on our end-to-end platform and the world’s most comprehensive financial crime risk intelligence. With full-stack agentic automation, we help organizations automate up to 95% of KYC, AML, and sanctions reviews, cut onboarding times by 50%, reduce false positives by 70%, and handle 7x more work with the same staff. Learn more at: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/complyadvantage/ ► Website: https://complyadvantage.com/ Connect with Matti Junila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattijunila/ -------- ABOUT CTRL + SHIFTER PODCAST Voices that take control. Stories that drive the shift A series featuring founders, tech leaders, and innovators who are taking control and driving the shift in business and technology. Powered by SmartDev and Verysell AI, we deliver actionable insights and real stories on how they build with intention, shape strategy, and stay ahead of the curve. Disclaimer: The content shared reflects personal perspectives and does not represent the views or official stance of the company. -------- ABOUT SMARTDEV SmartDev is a Vietnam-based software powerhouse delivering agile, high-quality, and cost-effective engineering for global brands. Learn more about our solutions and hiring smart developers at: 🌐 https://smartdev.com ✉️ contact@smartdev.com And don’t forget to follow us on other social networks: ► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smartdev-llc-/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartDevLLC/ © Copyright by SmartDev Channel © Do not Reup #CtrlShifterPodcast #SmartDev #VerysellAI #crossborderpayments #fintechinnovation #digitalfinance #futureofpayments #TechLeadership 👍 Enjoyed this episode? • Like, share, and subscribe for more insights! • Drop your thoughts on scaling AI responsibly in the comments below 👇