ABOUT US
We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.
We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.
Responsibilities:
Lead the monitoring of market trends, including a comprehensive understanding of the payments market competitive landscape.Conduct market benchmarks to define Swift's position within the industry.Identify new business opportunities for Swift and its financial community.Stay up-to-date on market trends shaping the present and future of the payments landscape.Analyze technological, geopolitical, behavioral, and regulatory trends affecting retail and wholesale payments and global trade.Stay updated and ahead on specific technological trends that impact payments, such as AI, DLT/blockchain, embedded finance, and open finance.Facilitate meetings with internal team members to communicate valuable insights and facilitate informed decision-making processes.Analyze data from internal and external sources to evaluate strategic options and prepare Swift's response to opportunities.Prepare reports and presentations to share research outcomes, proposals, and recommendations with commercial teams, market and product managers, and senior management.Coordinate relationships with external partners and organizations, including research and consulting firms.Requirements:
5+ years of experience, including meaningful experience in a research or consulting firm.Professional experience in Payments, Fintech, Banking, or Financial Services is highly valued.Exceptional researching abilities and a strong enthusiasm for promoting evidence-based decision making.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write compelling and concise Word documents and PowerPoint presentations.Ability to influence decision-makers within the organization.Use an analytical and data-driven approach to inspire change.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, MBA highly valued.Fluency in English, both written and spoken.Join our team at Swift and be part of a world-class organization where you can ignite your exceptional skills to shape the ever-evolving payments landscape. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be highly valued.
Swift is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We help you make a difference
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.