Patrycja Ziller-Grzelak

Senior Compliance Officer, 2nd Line of Defence Sanctions Advisory at Danske Bank

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Patrycja Ziller-Grzelak is a Senior Compliance Officer in the 2nd Line of Defence Sanctions Advisory team at Danske Bank. A political science graduate with a strong background in financial crime, Patrycja specialises in combating sanctions circumvention. She coordinates proactive, data-driven investigations to mitigate sanctions evasion risks and contributes to developing strategic approaches to investigative processes. This aligns closely with her role in coordinating the sanctions horizon scanning workstream, which ensures sanctions teams and the wider bank stay informed and aligned on fast-moving geopolitical developments that may impact sanctions risk and bank operations.

Before joining Danske Bank, Patrycja spent 11 years at British financial institutions, focusing on various aspects of financial crime, including customer due diligence, customer screening, PEP special investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, as well as maintaining procedures, designing systems, managing projects, and delivering training. Her expertise strengthens compliance frameworks and supports efforts to mitigate financial crime risks. Patrycja holds certifications from ICA and ACAMS and continues to actively participate in the global sanctions community.