- Professional
- Office in London
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.
Role Overview
The Manager, Governance Communication plays a critical role in shaping, managing, and executing Swift’s governance-related communications. This individual will ensure consistent, transparent, and effective messaging across all governance activities including Board communications, shareholder engagement, and internal alignment with regulatory and compliance standards.
This is a newly created position reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the communication partner to Governance and Corporate Secretariat teams.
- Craft high-quality materials for internal and external governance communications including Board reports, AGM briefings, policy updates, and shareholder communications.
- Coordinate messaging for executive leadership regarding governance and stewardship.
- Facilitate communications with shareholders, Board members, regulators, and member institutions on governance matters.
- Ensure communications support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Promote transparency and accountability through clear and consistent messaging.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives related to governance communication.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Law, Political Science, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, strategic communications, investor relations or similar—preferably in financial services or global organizations.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to convey complex topics clearly.
- Experience in working with Boards, senior leadership, or regulators is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidence.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem-solving.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Comfortable operating in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We give you the freedom to be yourself
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 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.
