About the Role

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 organization 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.

Swift is looking for it’s Industry Engagement Lead – Americas who will work closely with the regional leads, strategic account managers, and segment leads, GTM teams, and product experts at Swift to ensure our role and community offerings are exceptionally valuable and relevant. In this role, you have the opportunity to work towards framing the future needs of the region and Swift's value as a community-owned entity and platform alongside industry partners who have the power to craft the future of finance.

Job Description

Lead Industry Dialogue and Collaboration for the Region

As the Industry Engagement Lead – Americas, you will be directly responsible for the engagement with central banks, market infrastructures, supranational entities, and industry bodies in the region. You will be accountable towards establishing regional dialogue and a deeper understanding of Swift in the region to cultivate industry cooperation on matters that add new value to Swift and its community.

Accountability

• Deliver a strategic engagement plan for the region identifying the key organizations and criteria for deeper engagement.
• Develop effective metrics to assess the success of Swift's integration in the region by crafting a well-defined execution plan that may include participating in events, gaining positive perception in local publications, and identifying supporters who align with Swift's mission and approach.
• Identify key streams of regional dialogue, design the Swift and community narrative and outreach, and work with BD teams to deliver them.
• Engage with bank associations, trade bodies, think tanks, and industry bodies in the region to have maximum coverage and understanding of the industry matters that impact our community directly or indirectly via the ecosystem of partners and providers.

Engage Stakeholders and Influence

Foster ongoing communication and collaboration with senior leaders from central banks and supranational organizations passionate about promoting monetary and economic progress within the region.

Accountability

• Deliver account plans for central banks, market infrastructures, and supranational entities in the region with the objective towards seek and offer greater understanding of each other's organizations and ensure quarterly engagement across different parts of the organization. This does not cover revenue plans.
• Develop and provide clear visual representations of important individuals and their corresponding Swift counterparts for effective communication.
• Take initiative in organizing meetings, suggesting discussion topics and agendas, and arranging bilateral or roundtable sessions to ensure community representation. Swift expertise is required to address inquiries related to the purpose, implementation, and benefits of various initiatives.
• Build a strong list of industry voices that champion Swift's mission and approach as valuable.

Advisory and Partnership

• Offer guidance and support to top executives in the global financial industry, spanning both public and private sectors.
• Collaborate with them to address shared challenges and identify regional partnerships that align with Swift's mission or are closely related.
• Ensure timely engagement to generate value that improves Swift's existing capabilities or utilizes its wide network, extensive reach, and sophisticated technology.

Accountability

• Lead the regional public sector partnerships, private-public sector partnerships, and new and future regional infrastructures being set up in the region.
• Explore partnerships and the role of Swift with the above.
• Act as advisory t