Société : Swift Lieu : Brussels Brussels Site source : Talent BE
Given our neutral nature as an important global utility for the financial services industry we maintain political relationships across a wide spectrum of Government stakeholders in a number of countries.
To support our global publicaffairs function we are opening a new position to lead the company’s government relations in Brussels, monitoring political developments and overseeing our political engagement across areas that may affect Swift.The role will report to the Head of EMEA PublicAffairs, working closely with other colleagues in the Legal and Compliance department to meet our company objectives.
The PublicAffairs function is part of the Legal and Compliance Department whose mission it is to support Swift’s business operations, strategic goals and innovative initiatives in a manner that preserves Swift’s reputation, safeguards Swift’s legal rights and assets and ensures Swift’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.The role will expose you to Swift's governance, technology and commercial activities, and requires a good understanding of Swift’s landscape, payments and the wider technological developments in the financial industry.
You should have a keen interest in technology, the functioning of the financial system, payments, politics and regulation.Responsibilities Monitor and identify political, legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Swift (in close cooperation with local colleagues, and as needed, Regulatory Affairs)Provide ‘Early Warning’ on issues that may affect our business to ensure Swift is aware, in advance, of political and policy trendsGather insights into Government policy and direction on topics relating to Swift’s business, including:
Payments and securities related policy, including other payment systemsData, technology, cloud computing, cyber security, financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering, foreign policy issues of relevance,Legislative and regulatory reportingLead Swift’s proactive government and regulatory stakeholder engagement in Brussels, working closely with the business team and our global expertsIdentify and engage political commentators, academia and trade associationsPromote a better awareness and understanding of the company’s operations, to represent and protect its interests and educate policy makers on the benefits of Swift to the global financial systemIdentify opportunities across the political and academic sphere to demonstrate Swift’s expertise and experienceLiaise and manage locally-based consultantsSkills & Qualifications University degree in political science, communications, legal or any related subject experience6+ years' experience in public policy, Government or in-house/agency publicaffairs and Government Relations with a financial services or technology backgroundFinancial services or technology experience gained in network, platform, marketplace or transaction-based businesses is encouragedPolitical savvy, discretion, and networking experienceDetailed understanding of regulatory and legislative processes and geopolitical developmentsProven ability to analyse, prioritise and summarise issues and to perform advocacy activitiesAbility to develop a good understanding of Swift’s corporate, operational and commercial strategy and prioritiesEffective and efficient information analysis, management and deliveryExperience with working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and across geographies and teamsComfort with high levels of ambiguity and the skills to prioritise within a rapidly changing environmentExecutive presence - excellent internal and external interpersonal and networking skills including at senior management levelCommunicates strategy and key messages with clarity, consistency and confidenceWhat we offerWe put you in control of careerWe give you a competitive packageWe help you perform at your bestWe help you make a differenceWe give you the freedom to be yourselfWe give you the freedom to be yourself.
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