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About Fontana

Building the future of financial data

Fontana is a modern AI startup dedicated to transforming post-trade operations for global financial institutions. Our focus is on building intelligent, user-centric platforms that leverage artificial intelligence to modernize how financial data is managed and processed.

Our mission is to bring cutting-edge AI technology into post-trade operations, drawing on decades of experience in Financial Services.

Alexis Wallace Lavigne

The Fontana Name

“Fontana” is an Italian word meaning “fountain” or “spring”. It comes from the Latin word fons, meaning “spring” or “well”.

The name also pays homage to Lucio Fontana (19 February 1899 – 7 September 1968), an Argentine-Italian painter, sculptor, and theorist. He is known as the founder of Spatialism and exponent of abstract painting as the first known artist to slash his canvases – which symbolizes an utter rejection of all prerequisites of art.

Just as Lucio Fontana broke through traditional artistic boundaries, Fontana the company breaks through traditional data processing boundaries, creating new possibilities for financial data management.

Meet our leadership team!

The visionaries behind Fontana AI.

Jethro MacDonald
Jethro MacDonald
Co-founder
AI/ML product leader who modernised reconciliation solutions at SmartStream and led transformation initiatives at SimCorp. Pioneered AI-driven exception management and predictive analytics adopted by global financial institutions. Built cross-functional teams delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
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Zoltan Bourne
Zoltan Bourne
Co-founder
Multi-disciplinary technologist with 20+ years in Financial Technology and Executive Leadership. Ex-director at Citadel LLC, with senior positions at UBS, ICAP and MarketAxess. Led major modernisation initiatives across trading, research, and compliance platforms. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering scalable solutions.
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We are hiring!

Our team is growing fast and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Multiple positions available • Remote-friendly • Competitive packages

We're looking for talented individuals in:

AI & Machine Learning Specialists

Experience with LLMs, NLP, and ML models for financial applications

Fintech Engineers

Background in post-trade operations, reconciliation, or financial data systems

Full-Stack Developers

Building scalable platforms with modern tech stacks for enterprise clients

Product & Design Leaders

Shaping user experiences for complex financial workflows and AI-powered tools

If you're passionate about AI, fintech, and building products that matter, we'd love to hear from you—even if your role isn't listed above.

We're building the future of financial data management. Join us.