Senior Compliance Framework Specialist

SWIFT; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial messaging services leader is looking for a Compliance Framework Specialist in London. The role involves managing the Compliance Framework, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in law, business, or economics and 7-10 years of compliance experience. This position offers a competitive package in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career control

Performance support

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in compliance or risk management.
• Deep understanding of regulators’ compliance expectations.
• Expertise in Governance, Risk and Compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build out Swift’s Compliance Framework.
• Drive implementation of the Compliance Framework.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance or risk management

Stakeholder consultation

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in law, business, economics, or similar

Job description

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.

Join Swift’s Compliance team

Swift strives to operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and Swift’s Compliance team has the mission to make that happen. The Compliance department has recently launched a major governance and regulatory change programme. As a result our team is expanding and we are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Compliance professionals to help us succeed. The position as Compliance Framework Specialist offers a unique opportunity to help shape Swift’s compliance framework and maturity journey.

What to expect

In this role you will be responsible for managing and building out Swift’s Compliance Framework and Compliance Roadmap. As part of the Global Compliance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Swift’s group-wide Compliance Framework
• Driving implementation and adherence to the Compliance Framework across Swift
• Maintaining Swift’s Compliance Roadmap to continuously drive compliance maturity
• Tracking and reporting on compliance maturity actions
• Coordinating reviews and approvals of the Compliance Framework and Roadmap
• Acting as centre of expertise for any Compliance Framework questions
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, the Board, regulators and external advisors
• Coordinate stakeholder groups
• Communicate, advocate and coach the internal stakeholders on Swift’s Compliance Framework and Governance, Risk and Compliance topics
• Close collaboration with subject matter experts in the Compliance team and other control functions
• Obtain and apply latest compliance best practice and trends

What will make you successful?

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in law, business, economics, or similar
• 7-10 years of experience in compliance or risk management (preferably in a regulated financial entity)
• Deep understanding of regulators’ compliance expectations (such as the NBB’s Compliance Circular)
• Expertise in Governance, Risk and Compliance principles, including 3 lines of defence
• Skilled in networking and stakeholder consultation
• Critical thinking, and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Attention to detail and capability to design abstract governance structures
• Continuous learning and training to capture global compliance and industry trends
• Lead by example – exhibit ethical business conduct

Preferred qualifications:

• Internationally recognised Compliance certifications

What we offer

• We put you in control of your 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.

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.