EU Public Affairs Specialist
SWIFT
- Bruxelles
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Monitor and identify political, legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Swift (in close cooperation with local colleagues, and as needed, Regulatory Affairs)
- Provide ‘Early Warning’ on issues that may affect our business to ensure Swift is aware, in advance, of political and policy trends
- Gather insights into Government policy and direction on topics relating to Swift’s business, including:
- Payments and securities related policy, including other payment systems
- Data, technology, cloud computing, cyber security, financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering, foreign policy issues of relevance,
- Legislative and regulatory reporting
- Lead Swift’s proactive government and regulatory stakeholder engagement in Brussels, working closely with the business team and our global experts
- Identify and engage political commentators, academia and trade associations
- Promote a better awareness and understanding of the company’s operations, to represent and protect its interests and educate policy makers on the benefits of Swift to the global financial system
- Identify opportunities across the political and academic sphere to demonstrate Swift’s expertise and experience
- Liaise and manage locally-based consultants
- University degree in political science, communications, legal or any related subject experience
- 6+ years' experience in public policy, Government or in-house/agency public affairs and Government Relations with a financial services or technology background
- Financial services or technology experience gained in network, platform, marketplace or transaction-based businesses is encouraged
- Political savvy, discretion, and networking experience
- Detailed understanding of regulatory and legislative processes and geopolitical developments
- Proven ability to analyse, prioritise and summarise issues and to perform advocacy activities
- Ability to develop a good understanding of Swift’s corporate, operational and commercial strategy and priorities
- Effective and efficient information analysis, management and delivery
- Experience with working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and across geographies and teams
- Comfort with high levels of ambiguity and the skills to prioritise within a rapidly changing environment
- Executive presence - excellent internal and external interpersonal and networking skills including at senior management level
- Communicates strategy and key messages with clarity, consistency and confidence