Digital Assets Team - Strategy Development & Execution Lead

Digital Assets Development & Execution Team - Development & Execution Lead page is loaded Digital Assets Development & Execution Team - Development & Execution Leadlocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 3We'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. About the Role You will help shape, govern, and accelerate key programmes across our digital asset roadmap. This includes operating model definition, cross enterprise coordination, commercial and value case work, and delivery orchestration. The ideal candidate is a structured thinker who can quickly gain mastery of unfamiliar topics, engage diverse stakeholders, and craft clear, concise narratives that drive alignment and decision making. Responsibilities Strategic Synthesis & Communication Rapidly understand new topics (business, technical, operational) and translate them into crisp, compelling narratives. Create executive-ready materials, including one-page summaries, conceptual frameworks, diagrams, and structured analyses - without referencing specific tools. Simplify complex issues for varied audiences, from technical teams to senior executives. Governance & Stakeholder Management Lead stakeholder engagement across executive teams, design groups, and cross-functional partners. Communicate to governance forums - steercos, regulators, customer forums. Navigate differing incentives and viewpoints to build alignment and maintain momentum. Program & Operating Model Leadership Programme management and structured approach to execution and governance. Design and refine Target Operating Models, including process flows, governance structures, and organisational alignment. Develop rigorous business cases, commercial constructs, and investment recommendations. Break down ambiguous problems into structured workstreams with clear decision frameworks. Execution Support Track delivery milestones, risks, and interdependencies; anticipate challenges and propose solutions. Coordinate across product, engineering, commercial, and operations to ensure coherence and progress. Deliver high-quality work at speed, adapting quickly to shifting priorities. What We Are Looking For Core Capabilities Structured, hypothesis-driven problem solver (consulting-grade). Exceptional written, visual, and conceptual communication - able to produce high-quality pages and storylines that simplify complexity. Strong experience with transformation , including TOM design, business case development, and programme architecture. Commercial and analytical fluency , including cost modelling and scenario analysis. Expert stakeholder manager with diplomacy, influence, and cross functional coordination skills. Fast learner able to absorb entirely new content areas quickly. High velocity delivery , producing polished outputs within tight timelines. Additional Consulting-Style Skill Sets MECE structuring, top down storylining, and executive level narrative creation. Development of logic flows, decision frameworks, and conceptual models. Workshop design, facilitation, and insight synthesis. Stakeholder mapping and influence strategies. Change readiness assessment and adoption planning. Qualifications 5-7+ years in transformation, program management, strategy, business operations, or management consulting. Demonstrated experience in operating model design, business case development, or complex transformation programmes. Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments. 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. 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. 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