Payment Scheme Strategy Lead

ABOUT US

Were the worlds 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 were proud to support the global economy.

Were 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. Were 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 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 12000 banks and financial institutions.

Education

University degree

Experience

At least 7-10 years experience preferably with prior experience in a fast growing fintech startup and/or top-tier strategy/management consulting or equivalent. Relevant experience in strategy product or service development and business management role will be considered.

Domains

Good working understanding of cross-border payments payment scheme (global regional or domestic) and retail segment.

Key Responsibilities

01. Champion the development of and advocate the vision strategic roadmap and narrative of the scheme backed by factual data analysis primary and secondary research.

02. Lead the development and and alignment of the scheme economic model including facilitating cross-functional deep-dives and assessing key decision choices legal and risk implications and insights from customer interviews.

03. As custodian of the scheme vision collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the design and delivery of relevant service capabilities and products will uphold the scheme vision including support to:

- Define product/market and develop improved/new product concepts and/or business solutions requirements based on customer needs including development in rulebook metrices and enforcement mechanisms

- Produce detailed product definitions and associated business cases. Act as an interface between product development and commercial teams.

- Manage product launch projects coordinate all aspects of the marketing plan (product/pricing offer promotion development of user documentation training of customers and commercial divisions. )

- Support business development and Scheme engagement team in conversations with Swifts internal division/departments customers vendors regulatory bodies and industry associations.

- Keep abreast with trends in the industry and share information with other divisions/departments.

04. To materialize the impact of scheme vision collaborate with Scheme Engagement team and respective business development teams to scale the reach of the Scheme with respect to markets and scheme institutions

05. Be a sounding board to Payment Scheme team and other stakeholders (in support of the Scheme) with objectives to frame problem statement resolve inefficiencies and roadblocks ensure delivery in line with scheme vision and narrative and align approaches to data insights whenever possible

Competency Profile

01. Takes accountability for delivering results
02. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

03. Exceptional influencing and stakeholder engagement skills to build and reinforce internal and external customer relationships
04. Excellent written and verbal skills; able to storyboard narrative present and communicate effectively

05. Demonstrates operational excellence and deliver quality work

06. Expands and institutionalize knowledge
07. Business understanding and commercial sense

What we offer

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 everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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Dont 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.