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Account Manager

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This job is an Account Manager role at a leading financial messaging company. You might like this job because you’ll build strong client relationships and contribute to exciting projects while being part of a global team.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

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.   

Job Summary

In line with the commercial strategy, operational plans and regional objectives, the role involves developing and managing medium sized or complex infrastructure projects, parts of sales programs, initiatives and long-term relationships with medium sized accounts. The goal is to meet customer requirements while driving sales, revenue growth and traffic development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibility for the management and development of the portfolio of accounts within Singapore.

  • Identify customer needs/market opportunities and achieve business growth by building and maintaining long term customer relationships with primarily medium accounts and/or developing market infrastructures and/or implementing initiatives of medium size/complexity.

  • Develop plans for medium sales account/infrastructure development/initiatives in order to achieve targeted sales objectives and generate revenue in an optimal, cost-beneficial way.

  • Implement plans towards assigned medium customers/market infrastructure by coordinating and tracking all activities. Assist in the implementation of larger plans/projects/programmes.

  • Act as a single point of contact for medium sized clients and/or support as a center of expertise on a specific area/initiative.

  • Represent Swift and promote products and services in order to grow our business by participating to regional fairs and forums and meetings.

  • Liaise with other divisions/departments, commercial team managers and members in order to provide a coordinated service and integrated solution to assigned customers. Feed back internally market intelligence, customer feedback, product issues and other relevant information.

  • Acquire and maintain skills and knowledge.

  • Share knowledge about customers, products markets and methodology.

What You Will Need

  • Degree in Business or related field.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales, account management or business development, ideally within the financial services, technology or infrastructure sectors.

  • Excellent communication skills with previous experience in a client-facing role, with a demonstrated ability to build solid working relationships across all levels of an organization.

  • Strong ability to identify customer needs, market opportunities and business growth areas.

  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong negotiations skills and ability to persuade others to accept points of view.

  • Team player who is flexible, reliable and committed to success.

  • Occasional travel to Singapore may be required to support business needs.

What we offer

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.

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.

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.


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Company Benefits

Flexible Working

Enjoy the freedom to work where and when you’re most productive with our flexible working options.

Competitive Package

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to ensure you feel valued for your contributions.

Healthy Annual Leave Package

Take the time you need to recharge with our generous annual leave allowance

Strong Medical Insurance

Stay covered with comprehensive medical insurance for you and your loved ones.

Competitive Child Leave Policy

We support working parents with a child leave policy designed to help you balance work and family life.

Employee Assistance

Access professional support whenever you need it through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.


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Swift Support Services Malaysia

Swift is the way the world moves value. We do this every single instant of every single day, right across the world. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands. Swift is unique. 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 have constantly...