Monika Swaczyna Pruchnik
About Monika Swaczyna Pruchnik
Monika Swaczyna Pruchnik is a Regulatory Compliance Manager at HSBC, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in law and finance, having held various positions in prestigious firms and institutions, including Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and the United Nations.
Work at HSBC
Monika Swaczyna Pruchnik has been employed at HSBC as a Regulatory Compliance Manager since 2018. In this role, she oversees compliance with regulatory requirements and ensures that the organization adheres to legal standards. Her responsibilities include monitoring regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments within the organization to maintain compliance.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Monika gained extensive legal experience through various roles. She worked as a lawyer at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP for one year from 2013 to 2014. She also completed internships at Linklaters in 2012, Norton Rose Fulbright in 2011, and served as a trainee at the Polish Permanent Mission to the United Nations in 2013. Additionally, she was a legal M&A trainee at Rothschild for one month in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Monika holds multiple degrees in law and finance. She earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Polish Academy of Sciences from 2013 to 2017. She also completed her Master's degree in Law at the University of Warsaw from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she studied Banking, Accounting, and Finance at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, where she obtained a Master's degree from 2011 to 2013 and a Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2011.
Internship Experience
Monika's internship experience includes a month-long position at Linklaters in 2012 and a month at Norton Rose Fulbright in 2011. These internships provided her with foundational legal knowledge and practical skills in a corporate environment. Her role at the United Nations as a trainee in 2013 further broadened her understanding of international law and compliance.
Academic Background
Monika studied at the University of Cambridge in 2014, focusing on English for a brief period. Her academic journey also includes significant studies at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics and the University of Warsaw, where she developed a strong foundation in law, finance, and accounting.