Matthew Kent
About Matthew Kent
Matthew Kent serves as the Head of Prudential Risk Oversight - Lending at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in risk management and credit strategy, having previously worked in various roles at Banco Santander and Nationwide Building Society.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Matthew Kent serves as the Head of Prudential Risk Oversight - Lending at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies in the lending sector. His role involves overseeing the prudential risk associated with lending activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing effective risk management frameworks.
Previous Experience at Banco Santander
Matthew Kent has extensive experience at Banco Santander, where he held multiple roles from 1997 to 2011. He began as a Debt Manager from 1997 to 2000, followed by a position as a Credit Analyst from 2001 to 2005. He then served as Modelling Manager, Retail IRB from 2006 to 2008, and as Head of Provisions and Forecasting from 2008 to 2009. His final role at Banco Santander was as Head of Secured Credit Strategy from 2009 to 2011, all based in Boadilla Del Monte, Madrid, Spain.
Education and Qualifications
Matthew Kent has a strong educational background. He studied at The Open University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 1999 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, achieving a Master of Business Administration from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, enhancing his expertise in business and finance.
Tenure at Nationwide Building Society
Matthew Kent worked at Nationwide Building Society as Head of Group Lending Risk from 2011 to 2017 before transitioning to his current role. His tenure at Nationwide spans over a decade, during which he has focused on risk management in lending, contributing to the organization's strategic objectives in this area.