Matthew Parker-Jones

Head of International Commercial Banking | Board Director | Strengthening Canada’s economic connectivity across the Americas

Mexico City, Mexico

About

I lead International Commercial Banking at Scotiabank, focused on scaling growth across the Americas and strengthening Canada’s global economic connectivity. I’ve led large-scale transformations to reposition commercial banking toward primary client relationships, accelerate mid-market growth, and deliver more connected, day-to-day banking for businesses operating across borders — driving sustained growth and improved performance across key markets. My work sits at the intersection of commercial banking, international trade, and financial infrastructure. I focus on strengthening trade and banking corridors, improving how businesses move money and manage working capital, and advancing modern, digitally enabled banking platforms. A core part of this is supporting Canadian businesses expanding internationally and facilitating capital and investment flows into Canada. Through my role on the Board of Payments Canada, I contribute to advancing financial infrastructure and strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s financial system. Previously, I led Global Transaction Banking product at Scotiabank and held Managing Director roles at JPMorgan across payments, treasury services, and global platforms.

Experience

  • Scotiabank (Permanent Full-time · 3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Vice President, Head of International Commercial Banking
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Lead Scotiabank’s International Commercial Banking business across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with full accountability for strategy, growth, and performance. • Driving a cash-management-led commercial banking strategy to deepen client relationships and improve deposit growth. • Expanding mid-market client acquisition through enhanced sales discipline and operating cadence. • Strengthening cross-border client coverage in partnership with Canadian Commercial Banking, positioning the platform as a bridge between Canada and the Americas. • Building leadership capability and operating discipline across international markets.

    • Senior Vice President, Head of Product Management, Global Transaction Banking
      Feb 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Led global product management and platform strategy for Scotiabank’s Global Transaction Banking business across 25+ countries, overseeing payments, cash management, and liquidity solutions. • Globalized the GTB platform by integrating regional teams into a unified pan-Americas organization. • Delivered a $200M+ transformation program modernizing digital platforms, real-time capabilities, and client experience. • Stood-up Scotiabank’s U.S. cash management program, building the product platform and client proposition to support growth in the U.S. banking franchise. • Served as Interim Head of Global Transaction Banking for 12+ months, leading the business through a period of strategic repositioning and operational transformation.

  • Board Member at Payments Canada
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Contribute to the modernization of Canada’s national payments infrastructure — the systems that clear and settle hundreds of billions of dollars in transactions daily and underpin the country’s economic functioning • Play an active role on the board during a pivotal period of transformation, advising management on major program and policy decisions related infrastructure modernization • Contribute to strategy shaping the competitiveness, resilience, and integrity of Canada’s financial system

  • Board Member at P20 - Payments 20
    2025 - 2026 · 1 yr

    Served as a Board Member of P20, a G20-aligned global forum bringing together payments leaders, including senior executives and policymakers from central banks, financial institutions, and regulators, to shape the future of international payments policy, infrastructure, and innovation.

  • Managing Director at J.P. Morgan
    2018 - 2023 · 5 yrs

    Held multiple Managing Director roles across Treasury Services and Global Payments, including leadership of Global Payments Strategy & Planning and Emerging Payments initiatives. • Led global and regional businesses across transaction banking, payments, and digital platforms • As Head of Payments for Canada, scaled the business to ~3x revenue growth, significantly outperforming the market through expanded cross-border connectivity and commercial execution • Led major digital transformation initiatives across payments, open banking, and financial infrastructure • Global Co-Chair of the Analyst & Associate Program, focused on attracting, developing, and advancing top-tier and diverse talent

  • Senior Manager at Accenture
    2017 - 2018 · 1 yr