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.
Education
A university degree, ideally in communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- At least five years’ experience in a corporate communications environment, either in-house or at an agency.
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to craft and refine a broad range of communications materials, including media releases, articles, briefing documents, reactive statements, social media copy, etc
- Strong news judgment – ability to identify opportunities as well as sensitivities that could create reputational risk
- Experience in working with journalists
- Experience in crisis communications
- Experience advising subject matter experts on working with media
- Experience working with agencies (preferred)
- Experience in finance or technology is preferred but not essential
- Team player with strong networking skills, building trusted relationships with colleagues across the business as well as media and other external stakeholders
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
Key responsibilities
- Plan and execute communications strategies that support the company strategy and the goals of the Corporate Affairs’ function, with a specific focus on the EMEA region
- Identify opportunities to use communications in support of Swift’s mission
- Partner with colleagues across Corporate Affairs and Swift more broadly to maximise the impact of other marketing collateral – events, thought leadership reports, etc
- Strive to continuously improve knowledge of Swift and the industries in which it operates
- Manages workload and keeps others informed of key initiatives and deliverables
- Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality and seeks to improve ways of doing things, sets and meets high standards for own work
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.
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What We Do
SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and regulatory compliance. Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories. SWIFT also brings the financial community together – at global, regional and local levels – to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest or concern. For more information, visit www.swift.com or follow us on Twitter: @swiftcommunity
