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.
The Fontana Name
“Fontana” is the Italian word for fountain or spring, drawn from the Latin fons, meaning source or well. A fountain represents constant movement — water that flows, renews, and gives life. That’s how we see data: not static, but flowing, alive, and full of potential when harnessed in the right way.
The name also honours Lucio Fontana, the Argentine-Italian artist who cut through his canvases to create an entirely new dimension of art. His bold rejection of tradition opened space for new forms of expression.
In the same spirit, Fontana the company cuts through the rigid, manual structures of traditional data processing. We create space for data to flow freely — clean, validated, and connected — so financial teams can unlock new clarity and possibilities.
Meet the Fontana team!
The visionaries behind Fontana AI.
TBA
Co-founder
Jethro MacDonald
Co-founder
AI/ML product leader who modernised reconciliation at SmartStream and SimCorp. Pioneered AI-driven exception management adopted by global financial institutions.
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Zoltan Bourne
Co-founder
Multi-disciplinary technologist with 20+ years in FinTech. Ex-director at Citadel LLC; senior positions at UBS, ICAP and MarketAxess. Led major modernisation across trading, research, and compliance.
LinkedInAleksandrs Larinovs
Product
Iain Craig
Engineering
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.
Engineered for Banks, Asset Managers, Asset Owners and Regulators
Designed to handle the complex data requirements of financial institutions, from reconciliations and audits to compliance and reporting.
Node-Based Automation
Build powerful workflows by visually connecting triggers.
Local Workflow Execution
Process your files completely offline - or on your own servers.
Enhanced Observability
Track workflow execution in real time. Configure what you watch.
Auditable and Compliant
Designed to meet regulatory compliance and internal audit requirements.
AI Orchestration
Use AI to orchestrate and test your workflows and improve efficiency.
Automated Runs
Trigger workflows automatically from third-party apps and services.
Connectors and Integrations
Ingest data from your existing systems and services.