Technology Portfolio Management Specialist

Were the worlds 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 were proud to support the global economy.
Were 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. Were 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 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 12000 banks and financial institutions.

About the Role:

As a Technology Portfolio Management Specialist in a critical infrastructure organization you will be responsible to establish and implement a robust technology portfolio management practice for governing the enterprise technology portfolio to ensure strategic alignment operational resilience and full compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Swift Oversight Law (SOL) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This role is essential in safeguarding digital services and financial stability through robust governance risk oversight and lifecycle management of technology assets.

What to Expect:

Technology Portfolio Management Framework

• You will design evolve and implement the technology portfolio management framework that supports strategic decision-making and resource optimization.

• You will facilitate structured portfolio reviews prioritization and rationalization aligned with risk appetite and regulatory mandates.

Regulatory Compliance

• You will operationalize SOL and DORA requirements across the technology portfolio including ICT risk management and third-party oversight.

• You will maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections and inquiries.

Lifecycle & Resilience Management

• You will oversee the full lifecycle of technology assets ensuring governance controls are applied from acquisition to decommissioning.

• You will support technology modernization initiatives while maintaining compliance and continuity.

Technology Risk Oversight

• You will participate in activities to identify and assess risks associated with critical technology services and infrastructure.
• You will collaborate with cybersecurity operational risk and continuity teams to mitigate systemic risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• You will work closely with business units technology teams and vendor management to align portfolio decisions with strategic priorities.

• You will communicate portfolio insights risks and compliance status to internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting & Transparency

• You will develop and maintain dashboards and reports on portfolio health compliance posture and strategic alignment.

• You will ensure transparency and traceability in governance reporting including regulatory disclosures and board-level updates.

What will make you successful

Soft skills

• Strong leadership stakeholder management and analytical skills

• Autonomous empowered with the ability to adapt and respond to change

• Customer oriented and quality-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

• Open-minded curious solutions oriented and a true team player gaining energy through collaboration with others

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Competency skills

• Deep understanding of DORA NIS2 and other relevant regulatory frameworks

• Experience with governance methodologies such as COBIT ITIL TOGAF or ISO/IEC 27001

• Familiarity with risk management and resilience planning

• Knowledge in collaborative tools (e.g. JIRA Confluence)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint)

• Experience with using LeanIX ServiceNow and Power BI is a plus.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology Risk Management or related field.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in technology governance portfolio management or regulatory compliance in critical infrastructure or financial services.

What we offer

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

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