Aztec Group names Michael Pawlowski U.S. head of fund of funds

Aztec Group has appointed Michael Pawlowski as U.S. Head of Fund of Funds, a move aimed at strengthening its American platform as private markets managers face more operational complexity. Pawlowski joins from Citco and will help lead client service and growth across Aztec’s U.S. business.

Why it matters: - Aztec Group is adding senior U.S. leadership to support a fund of funds business that is growing but also facing heavier operating demands. - The hire signals continued investment in specialist talent and in a service model built around both expertise and technology. - The move is part of a broader push to deepen Aztec’s local U.S. capabilities for alternative investment managers.

What happened: - Aztec Group appointed Michael Pawlowski as U.S. Head of Fund of Funds. - Pawlowski joins from Citco, where he most recently served as Vice President, Fund Accounting. - He brings nearly two decades of experience supporting alternative investment managers. - Pawlowski is an accounting graduate of the University of Delaware. - He will lead Aztec’s U.S. Fund of Funds offering and work with clients and colleagues across the business. - He joins the U.S. leadership team and will work closely with Aztec’s global Fund of Funds team.

The details: - Pawlowski’s background includes fund accounting, fund administration and client service delivery. - Aztec said the role is intended to support growth and strengthen service delivery in the U.S. market. - The company described its model as a “high-touch, high-tech” service approach for alternative investment managers. - Metz Vara, Global Head of Fund of Funds and LP Services, said the appointment strengthens the U.S. Funds of Funds platform and supports long-term growth ambitions. - Scott Kraemer, Head of Markets - U.S., said the company’s U.S. growth is being driven by its ability to attract talent and deliver specialist expertise. - Kraemer said Pawlowski’s leadership and industry knowledge will enhance client support and reinforce Aztec’s local expertise.

Between the lines: - The appointment suggests Aztec is competing on specialist service depth rather than scale alone. - The company is linking technology, local expertise and senior hires to win and retain managers operating in more complex environments. - The hire also fits a broader leadership-building trend at Aztec, which has added several strategic roles across client relationships, architecture, data and client change. - Those other hires include Global Client Relationship Lead Charina Amunategui, Chief Architect and Data Director Sangjune Park and Ruby Paramanathan as Head of Strategic Client Change.

What's next: - Pawlowski will help shape Aztec’s U.S. Fund of Funds growth strategy and client service model. - Aztec is expected to keep investing in leadership and operational capabilities as it expands its U.S. business. - The company’s global Fund of Funds team will remain closely involved as the U.S. platform develops.

The bottom line: - Aztec Group is building out U.S. leadership around fund of funds at a time when clients want more specialized support, more responsive service and more operational expertise.