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.
Responsibilities:
The Business Intelligence Lead is responsible for gathering data insights and derive implications for business decision making. It oversees the market data and Swift-level data and provides and end-to-end visibility of our business, as well as opportunities and gaps vs the market. This role involves using data analysis tools to extract insights, develop reports, and visualize data to support strategic business objectives. The BI Lead works closely with cross-functional teams to provide actionable intelligence and optimize business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Data and Swift Data: drive analysis that use both, market data and Swift-level aggregated data to get an end-to-end understanding of our business, as well as identifying gaps vs opportunities.
- Data Insights: lead the analysis of complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions. Lead the creation of regular and ad hoc reports for key stakeholders. Define key dimensions of analysis, e.g., markets, segments, corridors, use case, etc.
- Business orientation: understand client needs, business development opportunities and proactively define ways to support with data-driven insights. Knowledge of the APAC region business landscape and needs.
- Data Visualization: Lead the development of interactive dashboards and visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to help business leaders understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and other critical metrics.
- Data Integration & Extraction: Gather and clean data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and third-party systems. Integrate disparate data to create a unified reporting framework.
- Database Management: Work with databases (SQL, NoSQL) to query, manipulate, and store data. Maintain data integrity and ensure efficient data storage.
- Business Collaboration: Collaborate with business units to understand requirements and deliver insights that drive decision-making, improve processes, and maximize ROI.
- Predictive Analytics: Use statistical models and advanced analytics to forecast trends and support business strategies.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with BI trends and technologies. Suggest process improvements and optimize BI systems to increase the effectiveness of reporting and analytics.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all reports and dashboards comply with internal data standards and legal regulations.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in business intelligence or related areas.
- Exceptional analytical skills and a strong enthusiasm for promoting evidence-based decision making.
- Proficiency in analytical tools including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
- Use an analytical and data-driven approach to inspire change.
- A keen interest in business strategy and improving operational efficiency through data.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Join our team at Swift and be part of a world-class organization where you can ignite your exceptional skills to shape the ever-evolving payments landscape. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be highly valued.
Swift is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
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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
