About the Role

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. 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 everchanging landscape, without undermining that trust. Nearly 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’s Cyber Fusion Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader in the field of Cyber Threat Detection to lead our cybersecurity efforts and spearhead our threat detection initiatives. This role entails managing a specialized team focused on developing and enhancing our threat detection capabilities using cutting-edge SIEM and EDR/XDR tools. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading security projects and teams, implementing effective threat detection strategies, and staying ahead of emerging cyber threats.

What to Expect

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals in the development and implementation of advanced threat detection systems.
• Design and optimize SIEM solutions tailored to both on-premises and cloud environments to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Define and implement a comprehensive threat detection strategy aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of SIEM and EDR/XDR tools to identify and respond to security incidents in real time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate threat detection solutions into existing systems and processes.
• Work closely with the intelligence team to integrate regular assessments of our threat landscape and adjust detection strategies accordingly to mitigate emerging risks.
• Regularly review and manage security protocols, providing expert advice and strategic direction to the organization on cybersecurity matters.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for security systems and procedures.
• Stay current on industry trends and new technologies to continuously improve our threat detection capabilities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

What will make you successful?

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with various SIEM technologies, both on-premises and cloud-based.
• Proficient in EDR/XDR tooling and threat detection methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in people management and project delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar are highly desirable.
• Proven track record of taking accountability for delivering results, demonstrating operational excellence, expanding knowledge, emotional intelligence, effective stakeholdering, and leading with a team focus

What we offer

• We put you in control of your career

• We give you a competitive package

• We help you perform at your best

• We help you make a difference

• 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.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

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. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.