Scott Kudlacik
About Scott Kudlacik
Scott Kudlacik serves as the VP and Senior Compliance Officer at Eaton Vance, as well as the Chief Compliance Officer for Eaton Vance Water Oak Advisors. He has extensive experience in compliance roles across various financial institutions, including Pioneer Investments and MFS Investment Management.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Scott Kudlacik serves as the VP and Senior Compliance Officer at Eaton Vance, where he oversees compliance for Eaton Vance Management (EVM) and holds the position of Chief Compliance Officer for Eaton Vance Water Oak Advisors. His role includes ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal compliance policies, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of financial operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Scott Kudlacik has extensive experience in compliance roles across various financial institutions. He worked at Pioneer Investments in several capacities, including Director of Investment Compliance and Senior Compliance Manager. His tenure at MFS Investment Management included positions as Front-end Compliance Manager and Team Leader, where he focused on compliance processes and team management. Additionally, he served as a Margin Surveillance Analyst at Pershing LLC, contributing to risk management and compliance oversight.
Educational Background
Scott Kudlacik earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Saint Peter's University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in compliance and finance.
Career Timeline
Scott Kudlacik's career spans over two decades in the financial services industry. He began his career at Pershing LLC as a Margin Surveillance Analyst from 2000 to 2006. He then transitioned to MFS Investment Management, where he held various compliance roles from 2006 to 2011. After a brief period at Pioneer Investments, he returned to Pioneer in different compliance capacities until 2016. He has been with Eaton Vance since 2016, where he continues to advance compliance initiatives.