Standards Specialist

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.   

The Standards Specialist will play a crucial role in developing, maintaining, and promoting SWIFT's global messaging standards, ensuring their integrity, interoperability, and adoption within the financial industry.

What to Expect:

In this role you will: 

• Research, analyze, and interpret complex financial industry requirements and regulatory landscapes to inform the evolution of Swift standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, member institutions, and industry working groups to define and develop new messaging standards and update existing ones
• Draft, review, and refine technical specifications, implementation guidelines, and documentation for Swift standards
• Conduct impact assessments of proposed standard changes on SWIFT products, services, and the wider financial community
• Act as a subject matter expert on Swift standards, providing guidance and support to internal teams and external customers
• Participate in industry forums, conferences, and committees to represent Swift's perspective on financial messaging standards
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials and presentations related to Swift standards
• Monitor and analyze the adoption and usage of Swift standards, identifying areas for improvement and future development
• Ensure adherence to established governance processes for standards development and maintenance

What will make you successful:

We are seeking professionals with:

• Minimum of 2 years of business experience in Payments, Securities, Foreign Exchange or Trade Finance, with a strong understanding of financial messaging
• Proven experience in standards development, technical specification writing, or business analysis within a technical domain
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, international team
• Familiarity with industry-standard methodologies for standards development and lifecycle management
• Proficiency in English is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Swift messaging standards (e.g., MT, MX, ISO 20022)
• Knowledge of other languages

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.

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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.