MATTHEW PARKER-JONES
MATTHEW PARKER-JONES
TITLE : SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT , GLOBAL TRANSACTION BANKING
Matthew Parker-Jones joined Scotiabank in 2023 and is responsible for Global Transaction Banking ’ s cash management products , operations , and client service . He oversees the bank ’ s cash management product roadmap across all business segments ( from Small Business to Multinationals ), leading a product management organisation across the Americas .
Before Scotiabank , Matthew was a Managing Director with JPMorgan Chase ( JPMC ). He has also worked as a management consultant and senior advisor to global financial institutions , payment networks , and industry bodies for topics such as emerging payments and open banking . Matthew holds an MBA from Queen ’ s University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University .
“ It ’ s important to emphasise we ’ re not just a Canadian bank , we ’ re a global bank ”
MATTHEW PARKER-JONES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR GLOBAL TRANSACTION BANKING ( GTB ) SCOTIABANK
This cross-pollination of talent is creating a blend of traditional banking expertise and fintech innovation . The goal is to foster an environment where agile methodologies and new ways of thinking can thrive within the structure of an established financial institution .
The blend of expertise highlights not only that Scotiabank has shifted its mindset , but that it has acted on this shift . The bank ’ s pace of innovation is vital in ensuring it keeps up with the rapid changes in the fintech space .
“ We ’ ve recruited top talent from global banks and fintechs to bring different perspectives and ways of thinking ,” says Matthew .
Building trust : Leveraging legacy for the future While pioneering new solutions to keep pace with a digital future , Scotiabank is not losing sight of its core strength : trust built over nearly two centuries of operation . scotiabank . com 9