Business Development - Commercial Manager

Swift Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Milano Full-time Manager Business Development

Mid-level Business Development role at Swift. Milano · full-time · €55,000–€85,000 base.

SalaryStated by Swift

€55,000 – €85,000

Base salary for this role, in EUR per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Manage trusted relationships with medium-sized financial institutions and market infrastructures
Turn customer needs and market changes into account growth opportunities and Swift priorities
Build and deliver account plans and commercial activities against agreed business goals
Coordinate customer work that drives adoption of Swift products, services, and strategic initiatives
Represent Swift with customers and industry groups while sharing market and competitive insight

What you bring

Hold a university degree, preferably in business, finance, or a related field
Bring at least three years as a Relationship Manager in payments, banking, or financial services
Understand financial markets, payments, and relevant regulatory and compliance requirements
Communicate, negotiate, influence, and build client relationships grounded in trust
Use CRM software and apply strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Who this fits

You’ll suit a commercially minded relationship manager who understands payments and financial markets, communicates confidently with clients, and works well across product, operations, marketing, and customer success teams. Curiosity about cross-border payments, market infrastructure, interoperability, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies fits the role. This is a full-time position based in Milano, Italy.

From the employer

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.

Education

University degree (preferably in Business, Finance or related filed)

Experience

Proven experience ( 3 years minimum) as a Relationship Manager in the payments/banking/financial industry
Strong understanding of financial markets and payments business
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain client relationships based on trust and integrity
Ability to bring discussions at strategic level
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
Proficient in using CRM software and other relevant tools
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the industry

Domains

Payments/Market Infrastructures/Relationship Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and Grow Customer Relationships

Build and maintain long-term relationships with assigned customers, primarily medium-sized financial institutions and market infrastructures. Identify customer needs, business opportunities, and emerging market trends to support Swift strategic initiatives, customer satisfaction, and strategic account development.

2. Develop and Execute Account Plans

Contribute to the development and execution of customer account plans, infrastructure initiatives, and commercial activities to achieve agreed business objectives in a cost-effective and customer-centric manner.

3. Drive Customer Engagement and Adoption

Coordinate and monitor customer-facing activities to support the adoption and effective use of Swift products, services, and strategic initiatives. Support larger programmes and projects led by senior account managers and business teams.

4. Serve as a Trusted Customer Contact

Act as a primary point of contact for assigned customers, building trusted relationships and ensuring timely resolution of customer queries, opportunities, and challenges through effective collaboration across Swift.

5. Promote Swift’s Strategy and Value Proposition

Represent Swift with professionalism in customer meetings, industry forums, user groups, conferences, and community events. Communicate Swift’s strategy, solutions, and industry initiatives to strengthen customer engagement and support business growth.

6. Collaborate Across Functions

Work closely with product, customer success, operations, marketing, and other commercial teams to deliver a coordinated customer experience and identify opportunities to provide integrated solutions.

7. Generate Market Intelligence and Strategic Insights

Gather and share customer feedback, competitive intelligence, industry developments, regulatory trends, and market opportunities to help shape Swift’s commercial strategy and customer engagement approach.

8. Support Strategic Industry Initiatives

Contribute to customer discussions and initiatives related to Swift’s strategic priorities, including cross-border payments transformation, ISO 20022 adoption, operational resilience, interoperability, data-driven services, and emerging financial technologies.

9. Build Knowledge and Professional Expertise

Continuously develop expertise in payments, securities, financial market infrastructures, Swift solutions, industry standards, and evolving market trends to effectively support customers and identify growth opportunities.

10. Foster Knowledge Sharing and Team Collaboration

Share best practices, customer insights, market knowledge, and successful engagement approaches with colleagues to strengthen team capabilities and contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation

Required Competencies

Customer relationship management
Business understanding and commercial acumen
Accountability and results orientation
Communication and influencing skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Learning agility and curiosity

Preferred Competencies

Understanding of payments, securities financial market infrastructures and the evolving cross-border payments landscape
Interest in digital assets, interoperability, and emerging financial technologies
Strategic and ecosystem mindset, interest in understanding broader industry trends
Ability to interpret customer data and market insights
Experience presenting to clients and industry stakeholders

National Collective Labor Contract for employees of the Banking Sector

Salary Range: 55,000 - 85,000 EUR annually + benefits

The advertised salary range is based on full time employment.

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.

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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.