About the Role

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 organization 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.

Swift is looking for a diligent and meticulous Swift Messaging Requirements Analyst to join our Messaging Community. This position is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills and expertise in Swift who can effectively communicate and document requirements. As a Requirements Analyst, you will collaborate with senior product management to translate business needs into technical specifications and use cases. You will work closely with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, Product Managers, and developers to ensure the smooth operation and ongoing improvement of our messaging services.

Key Responsibilities

• **Requirements Analysis**: Engage with customers to capture, document, and validate requirements for new and existing Swift messaging solutions, ensuring alignment with both business needs and technical specifications.
• **Documentation and Translation**: Develop clear and detailed documentation of messaging requirements, translating business needs into technical terms that development teams can complete.
• **Partner Communication**: Serve as a liaison between business units, product management, and technical teams to ensure messaging requirements are well-understood, prioritized, and meet Swift standards.
• **Testing and Validation**: Aid testing efforts by developing scenarios and test cases to validate messaging requirements, coordinating closely with quality assurance teams.

Proficiency Profile

• **Takes ownership to achieve goals**: Analyzes relevant issues, considers different factors, and evaluates potential risks to figure out the most effective approach for achieving desired outcomes; raises concerns if necessary or ensures completion.
• Displays Operational Excellence: Establishes transparent work quality standards, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and implements procedures, policies, and standards to drive operational success in terms of security, availability, reliability, and customer happiness.
• **Knowledge sharing**: Actively seeks to broaden specialist knowledge in anticipation of business changes; employs diverse learning methods and encourages others to develop their skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between different divisions and Swift's business objectives. Identifies market drivers of success and advocates for improvements to optimize commercial performance.
• Strengthening customer relationships: Listening and responding to customers, adapting solutions to their needs, and promoting customer focus in all activities.
• **Promotes a collaborative environment**: Champions positive relationships within and beyond the department. Values diversity and recognizes the contributions of colleagues. Guides and demonstrates Swift values to achieve goals.
• Effective communication: Communicates well on various topics; adjusts style for better understanding; clarifies goals, objectives, and business situations; respects other points of view.

Education

• Educational qualification: University degree

Experience

• 3 years of proven experience in a financial operations, product or service development/project planning/management position.

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $92,050.00 to $170,950.00 USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employees contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

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.