Ewelina Bogiel Joins Alior Bank as Director of AML Department

Alior Bank SA has hired Ewelina Bogiel as its Director of the AML Department.

Bogiel also currently spearheads compliance at Healthcare Poland Foundation in her role as Head of Law and Compliance, has been an Of Counsel at Lawarton Lugowski Kapica sp.k. since 2022, and an Artificial Intelligence Consultant (working group of AI) at Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrow since 2021.

Previously, Bogiel ran her eponymous practice Kancelaria Adwokacka Ewelina Bogiel between 2023 and 2025. Earlier, she worked as Head of Compliance Department at Bank Ochrony Srodowiska SA between 2023 and 2024, Compliance Officer in the Compliance Department of mBank SA between 2011 and 2023, and an Associate at Kancelaria Piotrowscy Professional Partnership of Advocates between 2013 and 2016.

Bogiel started her career at Citi as a Senior Specialist between 2009 and 2011.

“From my perspective, stepping into the role of Director of the AML Department is a natural continuation of my professional journey,” commented Bogiel. “Over the past years, I have worked both within legal teams and as Head of Compliance, leading projects focused on AML/CFT, financial crime prevention, and building effective compliance frameworks. Recently, I also had the opportunity to co-author a book on compliance systems, which reflects my deep commitment to strengthening integrity and good governance in organizations. This new position allows me to combine my legal expertise, leadership experience, and passion for compliance to address today’s regulatory challenges and support sustainable business practices.”

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