Assistant Vice President (AVP), Operations

Mr Matthew Durham assumed the role of Assistant Vice President (AVP), Operations – JN Cayman on September 25, 2026. 

He is a seasoned financial services professional with more than 20 years of experience across the building society and credit union sectors. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a specialisation in Marketing, and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). 

Mr Durham joined JN Cayman in 2022 as Branch Manager, with responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Operations Unit. In 2025, he was appointed Acting Assistant Vice President (AVP), Operations, assuming broader responsibility for the overall operational management of the Building Society, and has now been appointed permanently to the position.  

Before joining the JN Cayman team, Mr Durham spent 18 years with the Eastern Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited in Trinidad and Tobago, where he held a range of leadership and operational positions. He concluded his tenure there as Branch Manager, a role he held for five years. 

Throughout his career, Mr Durham has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve financial independence while fostering the professional growth and development of his teams. His leadership approach is grounded in service, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence. 

Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is a football enthusiast and proudly represents Academy Sports Club in the Cayman Islands. He is also a songwriter with a passion for Calypso and Soca music and enjoys reading books focused on personal development and inspiration.