Executive Risk Partner, Swift
Technology Platform
Global payments network
Open for applications
Global payments network
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make international transactions instant, frictionless and interoperable.
Role
Who you are
- A university degree, preferably at Masters level and relevant vocational qualifications
- 10-15 years of experience in a similar environment of which 5 years in a risk management environment. Experience preferred in consulting, technology and/or financial services industries
- Domain: IT / Enterprise Risk Management / Finance
What the job involves
- The Executive Risk Partner for Technology Platform (‘TP’) is responsible for leading a team of Risk Partners in the Second Line of Defence in providing independent challenge and scrutiny to the Executive and Leadership team of the TP, which are undertaking a significant strategy in ensuring very high standards of resiliency and security for a globally systemically important architecture
- Lead the TP Risk Partner team within the Risk Department (Second Line of Defence) at Swift, providing independent challenge and scrutiny to major initiatives in TP
- Deliver against a portfolio of risk management requirements including Risk Assessments, Risk and Control Self Assessments, Risk Monitoring, Risk Acceptances, Board Papers, Executive Papers and Overseer Papers. These are related to company KPIs
- Build strong working relationships with the TP Executive and Management team. The role will be a member of the extended Management Team of TP as well as a member of the Risk Department Management Team
- Contribute with a strategic mindset in report writing to Executives, Board and Overseers
- Present at quarterly Board meetings (TP Committee), quarterly Overseer meetings and ad hoc Overseer meetings to represent the second line opinion on major initiatives
- Define medium and long-term view on processes and methods and secure resources to implement improvements as and when required within the Risk Department
- Contribute to the achievement and success of the company strategy, TP Strategy and the Risk Department Roadmap through delivery within in the TP Risk Partner team and broader support and management across the Risk Department
- Provide leadership in setting and demonstrating the culture and values within the Risk Department
- Develop specific skills and understanding related to own areas of expertise. Bring new external ideas in the department/division to improve processes
- Apply in-depth expert knowledge in TP risk management and lead strategic direction and objective management for the TP Risk Partner team
- Proactively assess impact of changes on department activities and lead as part of the collective Management Team of the Risk Department
- Have a strong familiarity with the three lines of defence model
- Demonstrate ability to build a strong and sustainable network across the company and beyond the immediate TP space
- Makes and takes accountability for significant decisions and actions on operational/tactical issues; takes initiative to deliver results under conditions of pressure, adversity and uncertainty with full understanding of potential risks
- Defines, implements and manages to the highest standards of operational excellence required for service and product delivery; encourages and promotes a continuous improvement mindset for business processes and policies to drive operational success in terms of the security, availability and reliability
- Translates creative ideas into plans or projects for the business; demonstrates a commitment to learn and develop self and others; takes accountability to ensure knowledge is retained and shared to advance organisation capability and gain business advantage
- Promotes and applies business/management principles to improve commercial performance through a deep understanding of SWIFT, the competition and the market; champions changes that strengthen competitiveness and the value proposition
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with a range of customers; actively listens to and translates complex needs into appropriate solutions while remaining sensitive to the complexities of the business and SWIFT's commitment to integrity in all relationships; encourages others to demonstrate strong customer focus and responsiveness
- Encourages effective team working within and across the department; respects diversity and recognises contributions from colleagues; coaches and leverages others to achieve goals; leads by example and through constant demonstration of SWIFT values
- Communicates business strategies and approaches in challenging circumstances; adjusts communication style to optimise effectiveness in a multi-lingual environment; provides clarification of key corporate initiatives and messages; recognises and respects the points of view of others
Salary benchmarks
Our take
SWIFT was founded in 1973 to serve as the bedrock of the international payments system. A cooperative society which is owned by its member financial institutions, it is a vital piece of the global financial infrastructure, securely transmitting payment instructions between over 11,000 institutions in almost every country. SWIFT handles half of all international transactions, on average 40 million every day.
SWIFT's only direct competition in the traditional cross-border payments sector are bodies such as China's CIPS and Russia's SFMS. Yet, lacking the trust and membership of SWIFT these are unlikely to make serious inroads in the international payments sector.
In recent years the competitive landscape for international transfers has been disrupted by the large-scale uptake of cryptocurrency. SWIFT has not been immune, facing competition from high-speed blockchain payment networks such as Ripple. However SWIFT has moved quickly to adapt, introducing SWIFT Global Payments Innovation (gpi) to increase the speed of transactions to nearly that of its competitors but with greatly enhanced visibility. It is also researching blockchain technologies, partnering with companies like Chainlink to trial its own cross-chain protocols that will allow it to continue to thrive in the new financial landscape.
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Company benefits
- 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
Company values
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Trust
Company HQ
La Hulpe, Wallonia
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Leadership
Javier Perez-Tasso
(CEO, not founder)Has held numerous roles at SWIFT, becoming CEO in 2019. Prior to this, was Head of Product Manager, CMO and Chief Executive of the Americas and UK Region.
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