Peter Matheson

• In my current role, I:
• Lead SIFMA's International Policy Committee, comprising senior representatives from forty global brokers and banks, to drive cross-border regulatory cooperation, influence policy and identify emerging risks.
• Led financial industry initiatives to shape U.S./China relations, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
• Lead financial industry efforts to help shape U.S./China relations.
• Shaped policy on trade, data, tax, sanctions, China, and ESG through strategic lobbying and engagement with U.S. government and regulators, including Treasury, USTR, SEC, Federal Reserve, CFTC, and OCC.
• Build coalitions with allied groups to pursue common objectives.
• Lead the British American Finance Alliance (BAFA), a transatlantic coalition of the financial and professional services industry which I helped establish, positioning it as a key forum for US-UK financial services collaboration.
• Organized conferences and roundtables regularly, enhancing dialogue and collaboration among industry leaders and governments. Undertake overseas speaking opportunities when in Europe, Asia and other markets.
• Author and coordinate multiple responses to policy and regulatory consultations, demonstrating strong written communication skills.

• Oversaw UK diplomatic network in the USA, managing operations and strategic initiatives.
• Advocated for UK interests in U.S. financial reform, including the Dodd-Frank Act, Volcker Rule, and derivatives regulation, ensuring cross-border coherence and recognition of equivalent standards.
• Directed and produced analysis of implications for the UK of U.S. policy and regulation.
• Directed analysis of implications for UK from U.S. policy and regulation, informing strategic decisions.
• Managed senior UK delegations, including Chancellor of the Exchequer, enhancing strategic relationships with U.S. stakeholders and influencing U.S. policy.
• Coordinated UK Government attendance and participation in 2009 G20 summit.
• Designed and implemented financial services strategy to promote UK financial system reputation, regulatory reforms, and attract inward investment through cross-government collaboration.
• Accompanied and advised Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States during official engagements.

• Advised two Chancellors of the Exchequer on UK economic policy, enhancing governmental understanding of economic performance.
• Produced high-frequency reports on UK economy and financial markets, providing timely insights for decision-making.
• Engaged with Moody's, Fitch, and S&P on the annual review of the UK sovereign rating, demonstrating deep policy and regulatory knowledge.
• Engaged with Moody's, Fitch, and S&P during annual UK sovereign rating reviews, influencing credit assessment through demonstrated policy expertise.

• Led maintenance and reform of UK monetary policy framework and managed the relationship with Bank of England.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Presented and explained UK Government's two annual economic forecasts to media and public.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Advised on UK trade policy, enhancing understanding of trade performance and its implications for economic growth.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Analyzed Scotland's economic performance and advised Government ministers in the new devolved Scottish Government.

• Analysed economic data to support policy advice and ministerial briefings.
• Prepared clear reports translating complex statistics into accessible recommendations.
• Supported forecasting work using spreadsheets, models, and analytical tools.