Matthew Jones
About Matthew Jones
Matthew Jones serves as the Head of Retail Modelling at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2014. With a strong background in risk management and analytics, he has held various roles in the banking sector and has a PhD in Statistics.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Matthew Jones has been serving as Head of Retail Modelling at Nationwide Building Society since 2014. His role involves leading the strategy and delivery of the innovation agenda, which has garnered multiple industry awards in areas such as Machine Learning, Credit, and Risk Management. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within the organization, including Senior Risk Manager for Credit Cards and Retail Modelling, and Senior Manager of Retail Modelling, Measurement and Methodology. He is also part of the Nationwide Senior Leadership 200 team, contributing to high-level strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience in Banking and Risk Management
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Matthew Jones worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Senior Strategy & Analytics Risk Manager from 2009 to 2012. He also held multiple positions at HBOS, including Mid-Analyst Credit Risk Acquisition, Risk Analytics Manager for Customer Management, and Decision Science Senior Analyst. His extensive experience in risk management and analytics has shaped his expertise in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Jones possesses a strong academic background, holding a PhD in Statistics from Cardiff University, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He also earned a BSc in Statistics with Management Science Techniques from Cardiff University from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, he studied at the University of Bristol Law School, achieving a Master of Science in 2013. His educational qualifications support his research projects and his role as a lecturer at Cardiff University from 2004 to 2013.
Training and Development Initiatives
Matthew Jones is actively involved in training and development initiatives at Nationwide Building Society, particularly through the Risk Academy. He has developed graduate programs aimed at recruiting top talent and fostering academic links through PhD and MSc projects. His commitment to training reflects his dedication to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the field.