Mateusz Gontarz
Zurich
Summary
Investment Compliance Analyst with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, investment guideline coding, and post-merger fund migrations within global asset management. Proven ability to ensure 100% guideline compliance through automated solutions developed in Python and SQL. Hands-on expertise with SimCorp Dimension, BlackRock Aladdin, and Sentinel, supporting system integration and data integrity. Strong background in ESG frameworks, operational risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination, combined with experience in team leadership and training.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investment Guidelines Compliance Analyst
UBS Asset Management
Zurich
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Lead post-merger migration of investment funds following Credit Suisse integration, ensuring 100% compliance with investment guidelines and Swiss/EU regulations.
- Developed automated coding of investment prospectuses using Python/SQL, improving accuracy and stakeholder clarity.
- Provided training for BAU team members on compliance coding and risk-control workflows, fostering continuous improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (Risk, Front Office, Operations) to maintain data integrity during migration and minimize operational risk.
Senior Business Consultant
SimCorp
Zurich
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered regulatory and compliance solutions for Front Office operations with focus on ESG/SFDR and UCITS frameworks.
- Conducted compliance coding workshops and enhanced investment guideline monitoring using SimCorp Dimension and Python.
- Collaborated with clients to integrate market risk assessment into portfolio management and reporting.
Investment Guidelines Implementation Analyst
Credit Suisse
Zurich
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Implemented investment restrictions across diversified mandates within Blackrock Aladdin, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and client guidelines.
- Led currency overlay monitoring project; improved guidelines monitoring efficiency and accuracy.
- Worked with portfolio managers, risk, and operations teams to streamline investment operations and pre-trade compliance.
Business Manager
UBS
Zurich
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed Product Lifecycle Management initiatives: methodology development, data collection and tool programming.
- Delivered consolidated finance and liquidity reports; contributed to investment strategy hierarchy monitoring.
Investment Guidelines Monitoring Analyst
UBS
Zurich
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Onboarded new client mandates; analyzed regulatory requirements and investment guidelines for active/passive funds.
- Oversaw client onboarding and investment guideline assessment; performed UCITS compliance and eligibility checks.
- Developed pre-trade and post-trade monitoring solutions for portfolio managers and operations teams.
Securities Specialist - Investment Guidelines Monitoring
UBS
Zurich
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Analysed and coded investment guidelines in Sentinel; monitored incidents and breaches; resolved compliance issues.
- Created manual rules templates using data from Bloomberg, Panacea, GIM2, enhancing risk monitoring accuracy.
Business Analyst - Financial Reporting Systems
FQS Poland
Cracow
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted in-depth analysis of XBRL solutions for FINREP/COREP taxonomies for financial market authorities.
Intern - Bureau of Macroeconomic Analysis
Bank Pekao
Warsaw
08.2011 - 09.2011
- Assisted in macroeconomic analysis and daily market updates using Bloomberg and Reuters.
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting and Finance
University of Economics in Cracow
Cracow, Poland01.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
University of Economics in Cracow
Cracow, Poland01.2012
CFA Level 2 passed
CFA Institute
Skills
- Regulatory compliance (UCITS, SFDR, AIFMD, MiFID)
- Investment guideline coding and monitoring
- Fund migration and portfolio transitions
- System integration: SimCorp Dimension, Blackrock Aladdin, Sentinel
- Programming: Python, SQL, R
- Data analysis and reporting
- ESG/ sustainable investing frameworks
- Team leadership & training
Certification
- Certified SimCorp Professional
- CFA Level II Passed
- Data Analyst with Python (Datacamp)
- Applied Finance in Python Track (Datacamp)
- Python Fundamentals Track (Datacamp)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Polish
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/mateusz-gontarz
Interests
- Ski mountaineering
- climbing
- paragliding
Timeline
Investment Guidelines Compliance Analyst
UBS Asset Management
04.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Business Consultant
SimCorp
06.2022 - 04.2024
Investment Guidelines Implementation Analyst
Credit Suisse
01.2022 - 06.2022
Business Manager
UBS
01.2020 - 01.2022
Investment Guidelines Monitoring Analyst
UBS
03.2016 - 01.2020
Securities Specialist - Investment Guidelines Monitoring
UBS
09.2013 - 02.2016
Business Analyst - Financial Reporting Systems
FQS Poland
07.2013 - 09.2013
Intern - Bureau of Macroeconomic Analysis
Bank Pekao
08.2011 - 09.2011
Master's Degree - Accounting and Finance
University of Economics in Cracow
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
University of Economics in Cracow
CFA Level 2 passed
CFA Institute