Scheme Strategy Lead

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

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.

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

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 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, metrics 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 Swift's 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

• 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

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