Matthew Pawlowski
@matthewpawlowski
Seasoned transformation and operations leader with 20+ years of experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned transformation and operations leader with over 20 years of experience in financial services consulting and operations. My expertise lies in driving enterprise-scale change initiatives, operations modernization, and regulatory compliance. I have a proven track record of leading high-impact programs from design through execution, focusing on revenue growth, cost efficiency, and risk/control redesigns.
Throughout my career, I have built and led high-performing teams, influencing senior leadership and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. My deep expertise in stakeholder engagement allows me to deliver sustainable change within complex regulatory environments. I am passionate about leveraging modern tools, such as automation and AI, to optimize processes and drive innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Director
Ernst & Young, LLP
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led EY’s Operations Transformation offering within Capital Markets, overseeing large-scale strategic initiatives across trading, risk, compliance, and post-trade operations. Served as executive sponsor across key clients, focused on business model optimization, operational modernization, and regulatory response.
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Co-led the creation of EY’s Capital Markets Operations Transformation practice, delivering $12M+ in annual revenue. Directed a multi-year post-trade platform transformation for a large wealth broker dealer, driving improved scalability, risk control, and cost reduction.
Manager / Senior Associate
Ernst & Young, LLP
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Spearheaded multiple T+1 settlement initiatives across broker-dealers and asset managers to ensure operational readiness. Led control and process redesign at a GSIB to map 100+ regulations across business lines, closing compliance gaps.
Associate | FX Prime Brokerage - Client Services - CIB
JP Morgan Chase and Company
Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)
Managed day-to-day FX Prime Brokerage client servicing for 25 hedge fund clients. Interfaced with trading, risk, and operations teams to resolve trade issues, monitor risk exposure, and ensure client satisfaction.
Officer
State Street Global Markets, LLC
Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 6 months)
Led North American FX and Rates post-trade support for the trading desk, overseeing confirmation, settlements, and trade control. Drove several process integration and efficiency initiatives.
Senior Associate
State Street Global Markets, LLC
Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 6 months)
Consolidated Toronto FX operations into Boston, saving ~$1M annually. Developed KPIs and performance dashboards to optimize capacity planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northeastern University
Master of Business Administration, Investments and Corporate Finance
Activities and societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, International Business School Honor Society
Focused on Investments and Corporate Finance. Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an International Business School Honor Society.
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Activities and societies: Hamilton College Men’s Varsity Lacrosse Letterman
Awarded a Merit Scholarship. Participated as a Hamilton College Men's Varsity Lacrosse Letterman.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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