Aleksander Zawistowski
About Aleksander Zawistowski
Aleksander Zawistowski is a Finance Modelling and Methodologies Specialist and Authorized Officer currently working at UBS in Kraków, Poland. He has extensive experience in finance roles, including positions at State Street and Heineken Global Shared Services, and holds a PhD in Finance.
Current Role at UBS
Aleksander Zawistowski currently serves as a Finance Modelling and Methodologies Specialist and Authorized Officer at UBS. He has held this position since 2020, working in the Kraków Area, Poland. In this role, he is responsible for conducting user acceptance tests and business acceptance testing, which are critical components in finance modeling and methodologies. His expertise contributes to the development and implementation of financial models that meet regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Aleksander Zawistowski worked at UBS as a Treasury Modelling & Finance Analyst from 2018 to 2020, also in the Kraków Area, Poland. During this time, he played a significant role in various finance projects, including discussions with stakeholders on estimation methodology and backtesting. His contributions helped shape financial strategies and improve modeling practices within the organization.
Experience at State Street
Aleksander Zawistowski worked at State Street as a Fund Accountant from 2017 to 2018 for a duration of 10 months in the Kraków Area, Poland. In this role, he was involved in the financial reporting and analysis of funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. His experience at State Street provided him with a solid foundation in fund accounting and financial management.
Educational Background
Aleksander Zawistowski has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied at Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, where he earned a PhD in Finance from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he obtained a Master's degree in Project Management from ORIPA NAPA between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management from ORIPA NAPA, which he completed from 2009 to 2013.
Contributions During COVID-19
During the March 2020 COVID crisis, Aleksander Zawistowski was involved in the conceptual development of a FINMA prescribed 5-day liquidity metric. He compared internal model forecasts with real-life crisis scenarios, providing valuable insights that helped navigate the financial challenges posed by the pandemic. His work in this area demonstrated his ability to adapt financial models to emerging situations and regulatory requirements.