Head of Regulatory Affairs page is loaded## Head of Regulatory Affairslocations: London, United Kingdom: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiaposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: 2025-14929We’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.The Head of Regulatory Affairs will lead our consolidated regulatory affairs function within Legal & Compliance, bringing together critical areas such as data protection, financial sanctions, payments, and cybersecurity. While the data protection and sanctions teams will continue to carry out operational responsibilities reflecting their transversal nature, they will report into the Head to ensure strategic alignment and a unified regulatory affairs approach. This senior leadership role provides proactive, strategic regulatory advice directly to the business, helping shape decision-making and anticipating regulatory impact. It works in close partnership with the Regulatory Compliance team, which is responsible for demonstrating compliance and assurance to regulators, while Regulatory Affairs leads on regulatory interpretation, strategic positioning, and policy engagement, in close collaboration with the Public Affairs team.Core responsibilities* Define and deliver a forward-looking global regulatory affairs strategy across all relevant jurisdictions* Monitor and assess global regulatory developments across a broad range of areas relevant to Swift’s activities, including payments, data protection, financial sanctions, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and emerging digital and financial technologies* Identify key regulatory themes and trends, assessing potential challenges and opportunities for the company and advising senior stakeholders accordingly* Provide timely, business-focused analysis and advice on the strategic impact of regulatory change across key global markets* Lead the organisation’s global approach to engaging with policymakers and regulators on emerging regulatory developments and interpretations, in close collaboration with Public Affairs* Partner with the Regulatory Compliance team to ensure global regulatory insights are effectively translated into operational implementation and consistent enterprise understanding* Lead and develop a high-performing, globally oriented regulatory affairs function, including the data protection and sanctions teams, balancing strategic leadership with recognition of their ongoing operational roles. Position regulatory affairs as a trusted strategic partner and a centre of excellence for regulatory insight.Key qualifications* More than ten years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal, or policy roles within financial services, fintech, or infrastructure* Expertise across key regulatory domains impacting financial infrastructure, including data protection, sanctions, payments, cyber resilience, and the evolving regulation of digital assets and technologies* A strong track record of analysing regulatory developments and advising senior business leaders on complex and high-impact issues* Demonstrated success in collaborating with legal, compliance, and public affairs teams to align regulatory strategy with business objectives* Proven leadership capability, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and build a high-impact team while contributing to broader strategic prioritiesWhy joinThis is a unique opportunity to shape a newly consolidated regulatory affairs function at Swift, bringing together critical and evolving areas of regulatory focus. The role offers the chance to advise the business at the highest strategic levels, influence policy engagement globally, and partner closely with Regulatory Compliance and Public Affairs teams. You will be instrumental in positioning regulatory affairs as a centre of excellence and a trusted strategic partner within a dynamic and critical global 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.**If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.*Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.### Job Alertan account and register for a Job Alert and we will let you know when new jobs matching your career interests become available.
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