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Senior Public Affairs Manager
locationsDubai, United Arab Emirates time typeFull time posted onPosted 9 Days Ago job requisition id2024-13151
About the Role
Swift is looking for a Senior Public Affairs Manager to support the company engagement across the MENA region and around a range of policy areas relevant to our business.
Swift is a critical service provider, providing financial messaging, standards, products & services to over 11,000 customers in over 200 countries and territories. Given our neutral nature as an important global utility for the financial services industry we maintain political relationships across a wide spectrum of government officials in several countries. We are opening a new position to contribute to the company’s government relations in the MENA region, supervising political developments and support our political engagement across areas that may affect Swift.The role will report to the Head of EMEA Public Affairs, working closely with other colleagues in the Corporate Affairs Office department to meet our company’s objectives.
The position will expose you to Swift's governance, technology and commercial activities, and requires a good understanding of Swift’s landscape, payments and the wider technological developments in the financial industry. You should have a keen curiosity about technology, the functioning of the financial system, payments, politics and regulation.
Responsibilities
Supervise and identify political, legislative, and regulatory developments relevant to Swift (in close cooperation with local colleagues, and as needed, Regulatory Affairs) Capture insights into Government policy and direction on topics relating to Swift’s business Advise, build and implement engagement programs in the MENA region Identify and engage with political commentators, academia, and trade associations Promote awareness and understanding of Swift's operations and represent its interests to policy makers Build and maintain a network of contacts including relationships within key MENA countries Support and facilitate the engagement of Swift’s leadership Discover chances to showcase Swift's expertise and experience Liaise and manage locally-based consultants Develop advocacy material and activities as required (educational material, conferences, webinars, articles, etc.), working closely with comms and events teams where relevant to deploy our positions
Skills & Qualifications
University degree in political science, communications, legal or any related subject experience 8+ years' of proven track record in public policy, Government or in-house/agency public affairs and Government Relations with a financial services background Financial services experience gained in network, platform, marketplace or transaction-based businesses is encouraged Political savvy, discretion, and networking experience Detailed understanding of regulatory and legislative processes and geopolitical developments Proven track record to analyse, prioritise and summarise issues and to perform advocacy activities Ability to develop a good understanding of Swift’s corporate, operational and commercial strategy and priorities Effective and efficient information analysis, management and delivery Experience with working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and across geographies and teams Comfort with high levels of ambiguity and the skills to prioritise within a constantly evolving environment Executive presence - excellent internal and external interpersonal and networking skills including at senior management level Communicates strategy and key messages with clarity, consistency and confidence
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. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless ofage, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion*, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.
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.
