Matthew Gaughan

Analyst, Payments

Matt is an Analyst in Javelin’s payments practice. As part of the tech and infrastructure team, his research focuses on networks, issuing and acquiring financial institutions, processors, and payments technology companies. Matt’s analysis helps provide clients with strategic frameworks to modernize their technology and develop products and features.

Prior to joining Javelin, Matt was an analyst at Insider Intelligence. His responsibilities included researching and writing reports, newsletters, and other content related to the banking industry. Matt earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Finance from Seton Hall University. 

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January, 2026
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