Swantje Columbu
About Swantje Columbu
Swantje Columbu serves as the Director Legal at flatexDEGIRO, bringing over five years of expertise in banking and capital markets law, with a focus on banking litigation and regulatory compliance.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Swantje Columbu has been serving as the Director Legal at flatexDEGIRO since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization. Her expertise in banking and capital markets law supports the company's operations in the digital finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Swantje Columbu studied Rechtswissenschaften at Goethe University Frankfurt, where she achieved her 1. Juristisches Staatsexamen from 2009 to 2015. She also studied at the University of Bayreuth for one year in 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her specialization in banking litigation and regulatory compliance.
Background in Legal Practice
Columbu has over five years of experience in banking and capital markets law. She began her legal career with internships and positions at various law firms, including Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and Bird & Bird. Her roles have included serving as a Referendarin and Rechtsanwältin, contributing to her extensive knowledge of legal practices in the financial sector.
Previous Compliance Roles
Before her current position, Swantje Columbu held several Chief Compliance Officer roles, including at PI Privatinvestor Kapitalanlage GmbH and FELS Wealth GmbH. In these positions, she focused on regulatory compliance and risk management, which are critical in the finance industry.
Professional Experience Timeline
Columbu's professional journey includes various roles in the legal field. She worked at FiNet Asset Management AG as Chief Compliance Officer from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was an Associate at AC Tischendorf Rechtsanwälte from 2018 to 2023. Her experience spans multiple firms and positions, reflecting her commitment to the legal profession.