Swift Transportation
Control Testing Specialist
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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 Role
The Control Testing Specialist supports the implementation and ongoing assurance of DOR (Digital Operational Resilience) requirements within the first line of defense. The role is responsible for planning and executing control testing activities across ICT risk, resilience, and third-party risk domains, ensuring that controls are effective, well-documented, and audit-ready. The successful candidate demonstrates strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal requirements and technical control assessments into clear, business-relevant insights for stakeholders and senior management.
Key Responsibilities
Control Testing Execution
- Plan and execute first-line control testing aligned with regulatory requirements (ICT risk management, incident management, resilience, third-party risk)
- Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls supporting regulatory compliance
- Perform walkthroughs, evidence reviews, and sampling aligned with defined testing methodology
- Ensure consistency and traceability of testing across controls, entities, and domains
- Maintain structured documentation of test procedures, results, and conclusions
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Findings Assessment & Reporting
- Identify and document control gaps, weaknesses, and non-compliance against legal requirements
- Translate technical findings into clear, concise business language with actionable recommendations
- Produce high-quality management reports, working papers, and summaries on control effectiveness and testing outcomes
- Track remediation actions, validate closure, and support retesting activities
Audit & Regulatory Readiness (First Line)
- Ensure audit-ready documentation for DOR-related controls (policies, procedures, evidence, testing records)
- Support preparation for internal audit, external audit, and regulatory inspections
- Coordinate timely and structured responses to audit and regulatory requests
- Strengthen quality of control narratives and evidence to meet regulatory expectations
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement post-assessments
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate testing plans, timelines, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders
- Engage with technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to facilitate testing and remediation
- Provide structured updates to governance forums on progress, risks, and findings
- Escalate issues proactively with clear recommendations and mitigation options
Continuous Improvement
- Enhance control testing methodology, templates, and quality standards aligned with DOR
- Promote best practices in evidence management, traceability, and documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and automation in testing and reporting
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 accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com 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.
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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.
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