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Matthew Pawlowski

@matthewpawlowski

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Seasoned transformation and operations leader with 20+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to drive strategic transformation initiatives within a dynamic organization, fostering innovation and operational excellence.

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.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Managing Director

Ernst & Young, LLP

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 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.

Process Improvement Automation AI RPA

Senior Manager

Ernst & Young, LLP

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 10 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.

strategic initiatives Stakeholder Engagement

Manager / Senior Associate

Ernst & Young, LLP

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 10 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.

Regulatory Compliance Process Design Automation

Associate | FX Prime Brokerage - Client Services - CIB

JP Morgan Chase and Company

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 10 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.

Client Servicing Trade Issue Resolution

Officer

State Street Global Markets, LLC

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 10 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.

Trading Support Settlements Trade Controls