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.
We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to join the PAG‑DMC Core squad, a key team within the AU‑NPP programme.
The squad owns an installer-based product and is responsible for driving both functional and non‑functional evolutions on the AU‑NPP roadmap, including performance testing and benchmark execution.
This is a senior role that requires strong product leadership, technical understanding, and the ability to steer priorities in a complex and fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
- Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) as a Product Owner or Product Manager in complex technology environments
- Proven ability to own and prioritise functional and non‑functional requirements (performance, scalability, resilience, security)
- Experience with performance testing, benchmarks, or large‑scale system validation is a strong asset
- Comfortable working with senior technical stakeholders and challenging assumptions when needed
- Pragmatic, structured, and outcome‑driven, with a strong sense of accountability
- Excellent communication skills, able to operate from squad to senior‑stakeholder level
Key Responsibilities
- Product ownership & roadmap
- Own and drive the product roadmap for the PAG‑DMC Core installer-based product in alignment with the AU‑NPP programme objectives
- Prioritise the squad backlog to balance new capabilities, platform improvements, and technical sustainability
- Act as the single point of accountability for product decisions within the squad
Delivery & quality
- Own and accept delivery of features and changes at sprint and release level
- Lead the planning, execution, and follow‑up of performance tests and benchmarks, ensuring results are actionable and aligned with platform expectations
- Ensure quality, stability, performance, and security are built into the product by design
- Act as owner of product and technical escalations related to the squad scope
Stakeholder collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, architecture, testing, and programme stakeholders
- Align dependencies and priorities with other squads contributing to the AU‑NPP ecosystem
- Provide clear and structured communication on roadmap, risks, and outcomes
Leadership & ways of working
- Provide strong product leadership within the squad, fostering ownership and clarity of purpose
- Contribute to cross‑squad and tribe‑level alignment on priorities and product direction
- Act as a role model for senior product ownership practices within the organisation
Working environment
- Operate effectively in a delivery‑driven environment, with the ability to manage priorities, make decisions, and remain effective under pressure, particularly around delivery milestones and critical phases
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
- Extensive experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in complex technology environments
- Proven ability to own and prioritise functional and non‑functional requirements
- Experience with performance testing, benchmarks, or large‑scale system validation
- Excellent communication skills, able to operate from squad to senior‑stakeholder level
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
