Head of Traffic & Revenue

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. The Head of Traffic & Revenue is a senior FP&A leader responsible for driving enterprise‑wide understanding of Swift messaging and revenue performance, market dynamics, and growth opportunities. The role combines advanced financial analytics, market insight, and strategic partnership to inform executive decision‑making, optimise revenue outcomes, and support long‑term value creation. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Head of FP&A and the CFO, you will ensure clear, timely, and actionable insights across revenue, messaging traffic, market dynamics, and growth levers. Key Responsibilities 1. Revenue Strategy & Market Opportunity Leadership Lead the financial assessment of revenue growth opportunities across markets, products, and client segments. Evaluate revenue potential, P&L impact and key risk drivers. Shape revenue strategies that maximise long‑term value creation and align with company priorities. 2. Executive Insight & Stakeholder Engagement Lead high impact discussions with senior internal and external stakeholders to gather and challenge market intelligence. Build a robust, data driven understanding of customer needs, competitor activity, and macro market developments. 3. Traffic & Volume Analytics Oversight Oversee analysis of FIN, ISO 20022, and other messaging traffic across Payments, Securities, and Treasury. Monitor daily/monthly trends, anomalies, peak days, and structural shifts; assess drivers (e.g., geopolitical tensions, market volatility, index rebalancing, regulatory changes). Translate messaging patterns into growth opportunities, risk signals, and commercial implications. 4. Revenue Performance Management & Forecasting Own enterprise revenue performance frameworks covering growth, mix, pricing effectiveness, profitability, and competitiveness. Drive forecasting accuracy through volume‑linked models and scenario analysis; surface performance gaps and define corrective actions or strategic pivots. 5. Executive‑Level Insights Prepare and deliver high‑impact traffic, products and market insight reporting to Head of FP&A and the CFO. Clearly articulate revenue drivers, market trends, risks, and forward‑looking insights, ensuring leadership has full visibility on financial health and growth levers. 6. Leadership of Cross‑Functional Insight Initiatives Act as a senior FP&A leader on cross‑functional strategic initiatives related to revenue growth and market performance. Lead and mentor teams of analysts across markets and disciplines, ensuring analytical rigour, strategic alignment, and consistently high‑quality insight delivery. 7. Commercial Enablement Ensure robust financial tools are in place to support revenue predictability and conversion, including revenue forecasting frameworks, and value‑based analytics. Partner closely with Business Development, Product, and Strategy to strengthen commercial execution. Experience & Qualifications Senior leadership experience in FP&A, revenue analytics, commercial finance, or strategy, including leadership of multi‑disciplinary analytical teams Proven ability to influence senior management and executive level decisions with insight‑driven analysis Strong expertise in revenue modelling, forecasting, and performance management Exposure to global payments and securities post‑trade; familiarity with capital‑markets drivers (volatility, liquidity cycles, trading activity) is a strong plus Experience leading high‑performing analytical teams across functions or geographies Fluent in English; excellent executive communication and storytelling skills High accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail; able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and lead teams through ambiguity Collaborative and culturally aware; effective in cross‑functional and multicultural settings 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 or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). 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.