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.
If you enjoy influencing how technology decisions are made — without being hands-on in design or engineering — this role offers a unique opportunity to shape governance at scale.
As a Technology Governance Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping how technology decisions are made across the organisation.
This is not a solution architecture or engineering role. Instead, you will focus on establishing and running governance frameworks that ensure technology and architecture decisions are consistent, risk-aware, and aligned with business and regulatory expectations.
You will work closely with Architecture, Engineering, Risk, Security, and Compliance teams to guide decision-making, challenge proposals where needed, and ensure high-quality, well-governed outcomes across the technology landscape.
What You’ll Be Doing
Technology Governance & Decision Framework
- Establish and operate enterprise-wide technology and architecture governance frameworks (principles, standards, guardrails, patterns)
- Own and evolve the Architecture Review Board (ARB) operating model, including:
- Scope and decision rights
- Escalation paths
- Governance KPIs and decision quality metrics
- Define and apply risk-based governance, ensuring the right level of oversight for high-impact or regulated changes
Regulatory & Risk Alignment
- Translate regulatory requirements and internal policies into practical technology governance controls
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, Security, and Operations to ensure alignment with:
- ICT risk management
- Change and configuration control
- Incident readiness and response
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Ensure governance outputs produce audit-ready evidence (e.g. decision records, control mapping, traceability)
Stakeholder Management & Facilitation
- Act as the central governance interface across Product, Engineering, Security, Risk, Compliance, and Operations
- Facilitate governance forums and decision-making discussions, driving clear and pragmatic outcomes
- Present complex technology topics in a clear, structured way to senior stakeholders
Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track governance KPIs and performance metrics
- Identify opportunities to improve governance through:
- Automation
- Standardisation
- “Shift-left” controls
- Produce concise, regulator-friendly reporting for senior leadership and governance committees
What Will Make You Successful
We’re looking for someone who combines governance thinking with strong stakeholder influence:
- Experience in technology governance, IT governance, architecture governance, or technology risk / controls roles
- Exposure to Architecture Review Boards (ARB) or similar governance forums
- Strong understanding of how technology decisions are made and governed in complex environments
- Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. financial services, fintech, banking, insurance)
- Ability to challenge and guide senior stakeholders, including architects and engineers
- Strong facilitation and communication skills — able to drive outcomes in complex discussions
- Experience producing audit-ready documentation and governance artefacts
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with governance tooling (e.g. LeanIX, ServiceNow CMDB / IRM, Jira, Confluence)
- Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, ISO27001
This Role Is Not
- A solution or enterprise architecture design role
- A hands-on engineering or development position
- A pure PMO or process-only role
Why Join Us
- Play a high-impact role influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions
- Work at the intersection of technology, risk, and strategy
- Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and regulatory environments
- Help shape and mature modern governance practices in a complex organisation
What we offer
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.
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 or indicate this in your application.
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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.
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.
