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.
The Swift team, based in Stockholm, is looking for a colleague to help us manage relationships with banks, other financial institutions, partners, and corporates in the Nordics and Baltics. Our goal is simple: to ensure the community of Swift users gets the most out of their Swift products!
We are open to different profiles, as we believe that personality is what matters most. Here are some of the profiles we are particularly interested in:
Previous pre-sales experience with a strong technical foundation, including a working understanding of APIs and technical solution design
Knowledge of payment systems, possibly with experience from a central bank, clearing house, or a bank
Knowledge of Swift from working in a bank and/or as a technical partner to Swift
Someone early in their career, with experience in managing relationships with larger institutions
As Account Manager you will also work closely with internal teams at Swift to ensure that customer needs are being met and that the company's overall sales strategy is aligned with market trends.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and manage relationships with key accounts in the financial and corporate sector, including commercial banks, savings banks, fintech and corporates, and other financial institutions.
Identify opportunities for customers to adopt new solutions and upsell existing ones by understanding customer needs and offering tailored proposals.
Provide support and guidance to customers on how to optimize their use of Swift products and services.
Collaborate with internal teams at Swift to ensure that customer needs are being met and that the company's overall sales strategy is aligned with market trends.
Stay updated on industry developments and trends related to banking and finance, and apply this knowledge when engaging with clients.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and account information using CRM tools.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, IT or a related field.
Proven experience in account management or sales
Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.
Ability to build long-term relationships with clients based on trust and mutual respect.
Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office software.
Knowledge of Swift products and services would be advantageous but not required.
What we offer
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.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application.
Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).
All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, IT, or a related field
- Experience in account management or sales
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Ability to build long-term client relationships based on trust and mutual respect
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of Swift products and services
- Technical foundation, including working knowledge of APIs and technical solution design
- Knowledge of payment systems or experience with a central bank, clearing house, or bank
- Previous pre-sales experience
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
