Cybersecurity Communications Specialist

SWIFT; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create presentations and reports on cyber security issues for executive leadership, boards of directors, customers and regulators.
2. Maintain awareness of emerging threats and industry best practices in cyber security to continuously improve cyber security strategies and programs.
3. Work closely with other members of the cyber security team, including incident responders, threat hunters, architects, engineers, and others to gather information and develop accurate and useful content.
4. Act as the liaison between cybersecurity teams and regulatory bodies for inquiries and compliance assessments.
5. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, risk management, legal studies, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, regulatory reporting, or a related field.
3. Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR).
4. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
5. Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
6. Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated and able to work independently under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
7. Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries is highly regarded.
8. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ... is a plus.

What we offer

1. We put you in control of your career.
2. We give you a competitive package.
3. We help you perform at your best.
4. We help you make a difference.
5. 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.