First Line Risk Management Specialist

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.

As First Line Risk Management Specialist, you will support the first-line Technology Platform and Security organisation in managing their risks and risk-related activities, across multiple risk domains, primarily operational, technology and security. In a dynamic environment shaped by evolving risks, regulatory expectations, and strategic priorities, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What to expect

• Provide transparency and ensure accurate reporting of risks and risk-related activities to Executive and Senior Leadership.
• Monitor and report on risk management activities and outcomes.
• Build and foster meaningful and professional relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders across all 3 lines.
• Assist 1st line in identifying, analyzing, evaluating and mitigating risks in alignment with Swift’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Collaborate with 2nd line Risk Department and 3rd line Internal Audit on a frequent basis to stay aligned on risk and audit activities and outcomes.
• Leverage a technology-driven risk lens to assist with the preparation and review of Executive and Board material.
• Manage and maintain the organisation’s central process repository to ensure processes remain accurate and relevant.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in risk management, control compliance, or similar roles, and a keen interest in growing your expertise in Risk Management.
• Strong technical understanding of compliance frameworks, risks, policies and controls.
• Proficiency in using governance, risk management and compliance tools and methodologies.
• Self-starter with a structured, process-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, international environment.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver, including ability to analyse complex technical data and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience interacting at senior levels.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to influence, drive change and deliver with an operational excellence mindset.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CGRC, GRCP, ISO 31000).
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL) and technology risk principles.
• Professional English language skills (written and verbal).

What We Offer

• We put you in control of your 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.

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.