Enterprise Technology Governance Analyst

SWIFT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial messaging provider is looking for an IT Governance and Compliance Specialist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The candidate will support technology governance, monitor compliance, and collaborate with various teams to assess risks. The ideal applicant will hold a bachelor's degree and have over 3 years of experience in IT governance. You will be part of a diverse team that encourages personal growth and innovative ideas, helping the organization excel in its mission.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career control

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Knowledge of DORA, ITIL, COBIT, or other governance frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and assess technology-related risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the evolution of enterprise technology governance frameworks.
• Monitor compliance across technology domains.
• Collaborate with risk and cybersecurity teams.

Skills

Autonomous mindset

Customer orientation

Strong communication skills

Curiosity and solutions orientation

Team player

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

LeanIX

ServiceNow

Power BI

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.

What to expect:

Technology Governance & Compliance

• You will support the evolution and implementation of enterprise technology and architecture governance frameworks in close liaison with stakeholders, and in line with evolving business requirements ensuring alignment with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, including SOL and DORA.
• You will monitor compliance across technology domains and assist in remediation planning.
• You will participate in governance committees and working groups and provide input into policy updates, training materials, and awareness campaigns.

Portfolio & Lifecycle Oversight

• You will maintain visibility into the technology portfolio, including applications, infrastructure, and services.
• You will track lifecycle stages of IT assets and ensure governance controls are applied consistently.
• You will assist in evaluating technology investments for strategic fit, risk, and compliance impact.

Risk & Resilience Monitoring

• You will collaborate with risk, cybersecurity, and business continuity teams to assess technology-related risks and contribute to risk reporting and escalation processes.

Data & Reporting

• You will collect and analyze key governance metrics (e.g., compliance status, lifecycle maturity, portfolio health) and prepare dashboards and reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• You will maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for governance activities.

What will make you successful?

Soft 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

• Knowledge in collaborative tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with DORA, ITIL, COBIT, or other governance frameworks
• Experience in using LeanIX, ServiceNow and Power BI is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in IT governance, compliance, or risk management.

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 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.