SWIFT Messaging Consultant

Job Title: Consultant for SWIFT Messaging Upgrades
Location: Hybrid
Contract Duration: Until 11/14/2025 (Possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1

Job Description:
We are seeking a Consultant for SWIFT Messaging Upgrades to support an upcoming project. This role involves implementing necessary changes to comply with the ISO 20022 global payment messaging standard, adopted by SWIFT and over 10,000 financial institutions worldwide. The project includes converting legacy message types (HMI, SPG-XML, MT) to the new SWIFT ISO 20022 format and vice-versa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply ISO 20022 message standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test new SWIFT messages.
• Analyze and compare existing and new SWIFT messages to ensure accuracy and identify gaps.
• Partner with custodian banks to test new SWIFT messages.
• Implement changes to the payments process.
• Test process changes and verify correct functionality.
• Coordinate with paying banks to schedule updates for change implementation.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5 years of operational experience.
• 3 years of experience with SWIFT messaging.
• Experience in processing payments.
• Prior experience in financial institutions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with similar projects.

Soft Skills:

• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-starter with initiative, able to handle ambiguity, and detail-oriented.
• Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building with clients.

Education:

• Post-secondary education in a related field.

Interview Process:

• One-step video call with the hiring manager (60 minutes).

Ideal candidate may have held similar roles working as
SWIFT Messaging Consultant
ISO 20022 Implementation Specialist
Payments Process Consultant
Financial Messaging Analyst
SWIFT Upgrade Specialist
SWIFT Payments Consultant
ISO 20022 Migration Consultant
Financial Systems Consultant
SWIFT Messaging Analyst
Payments Systems Specialist

Candidate Value Proposition: This role offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale process update, involving communication across financial institutions.

Best vs. Average Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience in processing payments, SWIFT messaging, high attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Target $50 Per Hour range

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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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