Damien Godderis
About Damien Godderis
Damien Godderis is a Marketing Manager specializing in International Payments at SWIFT, with extensive experience in payment systems and process improvement. He has held various roles in notable financial institutions, including Accenture, Royal Bank of Scotland, and BNP Paribas, focusing on Straight Through Processing and system design.
Work at SWIFT
Damien Godderis has been serving as the Marketing Manager for International Payments at SWIFT since 2019. His role involves overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives related to international payment solutions. He is based in La Hulpe, Wallonia, Belgium, and has contributed to enhancing SWIFT's offerings in the global payments landscape.
Previous Experience in International Payments
Prior to his current role, Damien Godderis held several positions in the international payments sector. He worked at BNP Paribas as a Senior Product Manager for International Payments and Correspondent Network from 2015 to 2018. He also served as Head of Payment Networks at BNP Paribas from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, where he focused on payment systems and process management through various positions.
Education and Expertise
Damien Godderis studied Economic Sciences at Université libre de Bruxelles, where he earned a Master's degree from 2002 to 2006. He completed his high school education at Athénée Royal, Nivelles, from 1995 to 2001. His expertise includes conducting gap analysis, defining solutions for payment systems, and specializing in SEPA Credit Transfer and Direct Debit systems.
Background in Payment Systems
Damien Godderis has a robust background in payment systems, having worked in various capacities since 2006. His roles have included Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Process Manager, primarily through Accenture. He has experience with ACI Worldwide Money Transfer System and focuses on Straight Through Processing (STP) improvements in international payments.
Skills in Testing and Data Management
Damien Godderis possesses strong skills in functional and end-to-end testing, including test planning and execution. He is proficient in designing requirements definitions and business/process architecture. Additionally, he has a solid background in data management and setup for payment systems, effectively managing incident and change requests in payment processing environments.