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’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.
About the Role:
As a Technology Portfolio Management Specialist in a critical infrastructure organization, you will be responsible to establish and implement a robust technology portfolio management practice for governing the enterprise technology portfolio to ensure strategic alignment, operational resilience, and full compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Swift Oversight Law (SOL) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This role is essential in safeguarding digital services and financial stability through robust governance, risk oversight, and lifecycle management of technology assets.
What to Expect:
Technology Portfolio Management Framework
You will design, evolve and implement the technology portfolio management framework that supports strategic decision-making and resource optimization.
You will facilitate structured portfolio reviews, prioritization, and rationalization aligned with risk appetite and regulatory mandates.
Regulatory Compliance
You will operationalize SOL and DORA requirements across the technology portfolio, including ICT risk management, and third-party oversight.
You will maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Lifecycle & Resilience Management
You will oversee the full lifecycle of technology assets, ensuring governance controls are applied from acquisition to decommissioning.
You will support technology modernization initiatives while maintaining compliance and continuity.
Technology Risk Oversight
- You will participate in activities to identify and assess risks associated with critical technology services and infrastructure.
- You will collaborate with cybersecurity, operational risk, and continuity teams to mitigate systemic risks.
Stakeholder Engagement
You will work closely with business units, technology teams, and vendor management to align portfolio decisions with strategic priorities.
You will communicate portfolio insights, risks, and compliance status to internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting & Transparency
You will develop and maintain dashboards and reports on portfolio health, compliance posture, and strategic alignment.
You will ensure transparency and traceability in governance reporting, including regulatory disclosures and board-level updates.
What will make you successful?
Soft skills
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
Autonomous, empowered with the ability to adapt and respond to change
Customer oriented and quality-oriented mindset, with strong communication skills
Open-minded, curious, solutions oriented, and a true team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Competency skills
Deep understanding of DORA, NIS2, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
Experience with governance methodologies such as COBIT, ITIL, TOGAF, or ISO/IEC 27001
Familiarity with risk management and resilience planning
Knowledge in collaborative tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with using LeanIX, ServiceNow and Power BI is a plus.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
Experience
5+ years of experience in technology governance, portfolio management, or regulatory compliance in critical infrastructure or financial services.
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.
Top 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
