Regulatory and Compliance Expert
Swift
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.
Role Overview: As a Regulatory and Compliance Expert, you will uphold and enhance our compliance standards by integrating deep knowledge of Swift's operations, products and services with the latest regulatory frameworks. This position offers the opportunity to work across functions to ensure compliance is embedded into the business and to maintain Swift’s reputation for excellence in regulatory practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be part of the virtual team monitoring regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations, policies and procedures.
- Proactively identify compliance risks and collaborate on developing robust solutions to address these.
- Establish and maintain effective internal compliance controls, draft new controls as necessary, and ensure alignment with audit, risk and regulatory standards.
- Conduct periodic reviews and testing of compliance controls, reporting gaps and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain and strengthen internal communication to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Foster a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization.
- Engage with various teams to facilitate understanding and implementation of compliance practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 5-10 years of experience in compliance roles within the financial sector, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks.
- Thorough knowledge of legal and regulatory environments, particularly those impacting financial services (DORA, NIS2, ISO27001, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex compliance initiatives with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of crafting clear and persuasive messages for a variety of audiences.
- Integrity, high ethical standards, and a commitment to discretion.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with Swift’s control frameworks and an understanding of the 3LOD model of governance.
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
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.
