Steven Matthews
About Steven Matthews
Steven Matthews is a Senior Risk Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2018. He previously held senior risk management roles at HSBC, Bank of Ireland, and FICO, and has extensive experience in credit risk management and data strategy.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Steven Matthews has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Risk Manager since 2018. In this role, he has led significant initiatives such as the migration of the Credit Card acquisition decision engine from Strategy Manager to Blaze. He has also driven the data strategy roadmap across unsecured credit risk, ensuring data alignment within the organization. Matthews has established a new Credit Card Risk team following restructures and redundancies, and he has successfully filled five vacancies in a competitive market within six months. His contributions have been recognized, as he was nominated for the Quarterly Credit Risk Leadership award shortly after joining.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Steven Matthews held several key positions in risk management. He worked at HSBC as a Senior Portfolio Risk Manager for the APAC region from 2012 to 2014, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Risk Model Manager at Bank of Ireland from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes roles at GE Money as a Risk Manager and at M&S Money as a Credit Analyst. These positions have equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in risk assessment and management.
Education and Expertise
Steven Matthews studied at the University of Plymouth, where he earned a 2:1 BSc (Hons) in Psychology from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills in risk management. Additionally, he attended the Royal Grammar School Worcester from 1990 to 1997. Matthews has developed expertise in unsecured credit risk, having represented this area at various key committees and forums, including the Credit Committee and Credit Risk Management Committee.
Career Progression and Roles
Steven Matthews has a diverse career in risk management and consulting. He began his professional journey at Experian Decision Analytics, where he held multiple positions, including Business Consultant and Regional Product Manager for Asia Pacific. He also worked at FICO as a Senior Business Consultant and had a brief tenure at HSBC in a senior risk role. His career reflects a steady progression through various roles, enhancing his skills and knowledge in risk management across different financial institutions.