Risk Reporting 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.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare risk-based reports for first line as required (monthly, quarterly, etc) using existing templates and reporting methodology; identify key messages and prepare clear data and supporting narrative.
• Manage timely data extraction, including inputs from other areas of the business when required.
• Collate and analyse the data to provide insights to recipients.
• Prepare drafts of risk reports that ultimately support business decisions at many levels (Board, Executive, Lead, etc).
• Participate in the preparation of presentations, including Board, Executive, etc.
• When data will be shared externally abide by Policies to ensure it is appropriately shared and labelled.
• Identify and communicate issues that arise during reporting, with a view to lead the continuous improvement of Risk Reporting.
• Coordinate the end to end reporting cycles of Risk Department activity in areas such as Extreme Risk, Emerging Risk and Top Risk.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge and understanding of key business drivers and strategy.
• As a people manager, oversee the work of your direct report(s) and review for quality, timeliness, accuracy.

Competency profile

• Takes Accountability for Delivering Results: Decides on and pursues the best course of action to deliver results following in-depth analyses of relevant issues and conflicting factors and after assessing foreseeable risks; follows through to ensure delivery and closure or escalates as needed.
• Demonstrates Operational Excellence: Sets clear standards for quality of work; adheres to/encourages a continuous improvement mindset; suggests improvements to procedures, standards and policies to ensure operational success in terms of security, availability, reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Expands knowledge: Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.
• Business 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.
• Builds and reinforces customer relationships: Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities.
• 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.
• Communicates effectively: Communicates effectively across a wide range of practical or theoretical issues; modifies communication style to optimise understanding by others; clarifies applicable goals, objectives and business situations; acknowledges and respects other views.

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.

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 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.