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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, external developments, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and evolving market structures across financial services.
- Develop strategic insights and recommendations that help Swift anticipate industry developments, identify growth opportunities, and assess potential risks.
- Translate complex industry developments into clear implications and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders across the organization.
- Lead or support strategic deep dives on key industry topics including payments, securities, trade finance, digital assets, AI, central banking, and financial market infrastructure.
- Support the development of Board, ExCo, and senior leadership materials, including strategic briefings, industry outlooks, thought leadership papers, and executive presentations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required;
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in consulting, research, fintech or financial services is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of global financial services trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of payments is a must.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into concise, executive-level insights and recommendations.
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance research, analysis, and productivity is desirable
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation), critical thinking, and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
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
- 10-12 years experience in consulting, research, fintech, or financial services
- Strong understanding of global financial services trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies
- Knowledge of payments
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, executive-level insights and recommendations
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance research and analysis
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation), critical thinking, and problem solving
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
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
