Posted:
12/8/2025, 3:34:50 AM
Location(s):
Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium ⋅ Brussels-Capital, Belgium
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
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.
University degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of related working experience.
01. Provide, within guidelines and policies, independent and specialist support to internal and
external customers about legal and governance services and tools.
02. Execute several supporting legal and governance activities, mainly on Public affairs, Compliance, Regulatory affairs, Board and Oversight matters within fixed guidelines and policies.
03. Coordinate and control the maintenance of Legal department documentation and/or its own areas of expertise.
04. Support less experienced colleagues and act as back up.
05. Demonstrate awareness of policies, processes and procedures and provide requirements for
improvements where appropriate, and draft new policies and processes within the scope of
responsibilities.
06. Develop and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders (counsels/suppliers/lawyers/public administrations/Regulators/etc ) contacts to
get a sound understanding of the company needs and procedures and to communicate accordingly.
07. Deliver and implement projects in own area of responsibility within defined budgets, with
challenging deadlines and requirements. Projects may involve input from other specialists from own or other division.
08. Identify and evaluate the impact of risks, propose mitigations and controls, participate in risk assessments as part of the Legal & Compliance representation.
01. Takes Accountab. for Delivering Results
Makes choices and decisions based on established practices and precedents; delivers results by overcoming a range of obstacles and issues and where timing may be critical.
02. Demonstrates Operational Excellence
Delivers work to agreed specifications of timeliness and quality; seeks to improve ways of doing things; sets and meets high standards for own work; demonstrates commitment to security policy
03. Expands knowledge
Expands own specialist knowledge and skills by taking ownership of own development; encourages colleagues to bring forward and share new ideas and alternative solutions; demonstrates openness to utilise new approaches.
04. Bus Understanding and Commercial Sense
Applies understanding of how own division adds value to the business; uses knowledge of financial and business principles to deliver cost-effective solutions; adapts quickly to changes in the market, the industry and the organisation while upholding standards.
05. Builds and reinforces cust relationships
Fosters effective relationships by listening actively and taking steps to identify and meet customer needs; demonstrates customer focus and friendliness in all activities and actions.
06. Leads with a team focus
Initiates effective co-operation and team working with others; provides support to new team members; appreciates style and background differences; demonstrates commitment to SWIFT values.
07. Communicates effectively
Communicates effectively across a range of practical and operational issues; adjusts personal communication style to fit intended audience; listens to and respects other people's points of view.
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
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.
Website: https://swift.com/
Headquarter Location: La Hulpe, Brabant Wallon, Belgium
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1973
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Financial Services ⋅ Security