Klaudia Mendes

Klaudia Mendes (Koniarek) is a seasoned compliance and legal professional with extensive experience in anti-financial crime, risk management, and legal advisory roles across various sectors. Currently serving as Lead and Deputy Compliance Officer for Bitpanda in Germany, Klaudia has previously held significant positions including Anti-Money Laundering Manager at Penta and Senior Case Manager at Deutsche Bank. With a strong background in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and legal documentation related to M&A transactions, Klaudia has also contributed to mentoring programs in the blockchain and NFT space. Educational credentials include multiple mentorship programs from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu.