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.
Job Summary: The Global Trade Strategist will support in developing and implementing global trade strategy to help grow market share and ensure we are well positioned for future growth and innovation. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate across multiple teams to drive positive change within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
- Develop actionable insights into customer needs and pain points to inform product development and go-to-market strategies.
- Support the development of key messaging and content to articulate our value proposition to clients and prospects.
- Lead special projects related to trade finance and supply chain finance as needed by the department head.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, product management, operations, technology, compliance, etc. to develop solutions to meet client needs and enhance our offerings.
- Identify areas where we can improve efficiency or reduce costs through process optimization, automation, etc.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to understand current capabilities and limitations.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress and recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate/investment banking, consulting, or similar role.
- Experience in trade finance is a plus
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation), critical thinking, and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of trade finance products and services is not required but is a plus.
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.
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
