Senior Compliance Specialist – Governance & Reporting
Responsible for defining, leading, and continuously improving compliance governance, management information and reporting across Swift, supporting oversight and delivery of key regulatory change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive & Board Reporting:
- Own the end‑to‑end Compliance reporting cycle for all stakeholders.
- Own the narrative to Executive Management and the Board.
- Partner with the CCO and senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance and Risk.
- Compliance Committee:
- Run the Committee end‑to‑end (agenda, submissions, minutes, follow‑up).
- Maintain governance discipline around escalation paths, decision records and action tracking.
- Maintain terms of reference and periodic reviews.
- Quality, Insight & Narrative:
- Own the management information framework.
- Lead collation and validation of data.
- Draw out key themes, emerging risks and issues.
- Set high standards for data quality and reporting discipline.
- Capability Maturity:
- Define and embed working standards for Governance and Reporting.
- Continuously improve the Committee and reporting approach.
- Document and maintain processes, procedures, templates and playbooks.
- Assess tools and data capabilities.
- Leadership:
- Lead and develop the Governance & Reporting team.
- Support governance and delivery tracking for regulatory change initiatives.
- Act as senior partner to Compliance, Risk, Legal and business teams.
- Lead key initiatives and workstreams across Compliance.
Experience & Profile
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Risk or Governance.
- Proven track record engaging Executive Management and Board‑level audiences.
- Strong ability to translate complex topics into decision‑relevant narratives.
- Experience owning management information and reporting, defining metrics and improving data quality.
- Comfortable with data, reporting processes and analytical tools.
- Experience supporting cross‑functional regulatory or compliance change initiatives.
- Builder’s mindset: enjoy improving operating models, setting standards.
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving expectations.
- Strong influence and challenge at senior level with credibility.
- Passion for continuous improvement and high‑quality delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional proficiency in English.
Benefits
We offer a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice counts, flexible working, and the opportunity to work on high‑impact initiatives across a global organization.
EEO Statement
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility‑Sysgroup@swift.com.
Head of Compliance Governance, MI & reporting employer: Swift Software
At Swift Software, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in the vibrant Greater London area, we provide our employees with ample growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to professional development, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the financial crime compliance sector.