Jody Kochansky Joins ACA to Lead Product and Engineering

ACA Group (ACA), the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, is excited to announce the appointment of Joseph “Jody” Kochansky as Head of Product and Engineering. This strategic leadership hire reinforces ACA’s commitment to advancing its award-winning compliance technology and ensuring clients remain ahead in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

Jody joins ACA after more than two decades at BlackRock, where he held numerous leadership roles in technology, analytics, and portfolio management. Most recently, he served as Head of the Aladdin Product Group where he was instrumental in defining and implementing the vision for BlackRock’s renowned Aladdin platform. At ACA, Jody will oversee the evolution of ComplianceAlpha^® and other RegTech solutions, focusing on enhancing functionality, scalability, and client satisfaction.

Jody Kochansky shared his enthusiasm for joining ACA and said, "I am honored to join a firm that shares my passion for innovation and client impact. I look forward to working with the talented Product & Engineering teams to continue building best-in-class technology that empowers clients to navigate today’s complex compliance challenges with confidence."

Patrick Olson, CEO of ACA Group, highlighted the significance of this appointment by sharing, "Technology is at the core of ACA’s ability to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions. Jody’s proven track record of delivering highly scalable technology solutions to global financial institutions make him the perfect fit to lead ACA’s technology strategy and elevate the value we bring to our clients."

This appointment reflects ACA’s commitment to continuously evolving its organizational structure to meet the dynamic needs of its clients. Recent strategic initiatives include:

• Deepening specialization within ACA’s largest business areas to provide clients with unparalleled expertise and highly tailored solutions.
• Enhancing leadership capabilities through key appointments, such as Jody’s, to align with ACA’s long-term vision and priorities.
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration by refining communication frameworks to drive greater efficiency and cohesion across the organization.

With Jody Kochansky’s leadership, ACA is poised to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for financial services firms, delivering technology-driven compliance solutions that adapt to a rapidly changing regulatory environment.