Matt Perks
About Matt Perks
Matt Perks serves as the Head of Change Capability at Nationwide Building Society, where he has held various roles since 2004. He also works as a Director at PsyAlpha Software Ltd and has contributed significantly to Open Banking initiatives in the UK.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Matt Perks has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society since 2004. He began as a Service Advisor and progressed through various positions, including Project Support Analyst, Workstream Manager, and Project Manager. He served as Programme Manager from 2015 to 2018, followed by Head of Transformation until 2020. He then took on the role of Centre of Excellence Lead until 2022. Currently, he is the Head of Change Capability, a position he has held since 2022. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to significant projects, including the implementation of the SAP Banking platform and compliance with PSD2 legislation.
Education and Expertise
Matt Perks studied at Dorcan Technology College from 1999 to 2001. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in project management and transformation within the financial services sector. He has developed expertise in change management, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of banking technologies, particularly in relation to Open Banking and SAP Banking platforms.
Background
Matt Perks began his career at Nationwide Building Society in 2004. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive experience in various roles, focusing on project and programme management. His career reflects a commitment to driving change and improving operational capabilities within the organization. In addition to his work at Nationwide, he has been serving as Director at PsyAlpha Software Ltd since 2019.
Achievements
Matt Perks has played a significant role in several key initiatives at Nationwide Building Society. He was actively involved in the development of policies and roadmaps for Open Banking in the UK and led the delivery of the first real-time savings account application capability. He also implemented a strategic enterprise middleware platform as part of Nationwide's Strategic Origination programme and ensured compliance with Regulatory Technical Standards of PSD2 legislation.