Russell Jones
About Russell Jones
Russell Jones is a Global Account Director at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at organizations such as Northern Trust, Deutsche Bank, and Barclays.
Current Role at SWIFT
Russell Jones serves as the Global Account Director at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he leads a multi-regional team and is responsible for managing sales activities and developing business areas with global key accounts. His responsibilities include shaping global key account strategies and regional business strategies, as well as contributing to the design and delivery of new products and services at SWIFT.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Before his current role, Russell Jones held several positions at SWIFT. He was the Head of Securities Industry Sales for Germany and Austria from 2001 to 2005. Following that, he served as the Head of Securities Initiatives for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Key Account Manager and Head of Sales for Germany from 2005 to 2008, gaining extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Experience at Deutsche Bank and Northern Trust
Russell Jones worked at Deutsche Bank as a Product Development Manager in Securities and Custody Services from 1995 to 1997, with responsibilities across Frankfurt, London, and Singapore. Prior to that, he was employed at Northern Trust as an Investment Manager Liaison Officer from 1989 to 1995 in London, where he developed skills in investment management and client relations.
Early Career at Barclays
Russell Jones began his career at Barclays, where he worked as a Cashier Customer Service representative from 1984 to 1987 in Windsor. This early experience in customer service laid the foundation for his future roles in account management and sales within the financial services industry.
Professional Sponsorship
Russell Jones is sponsored by a SWIFT Executive responsible for the EMEA and APAC Profit and Loss. This sponsorship highlights his strategic importance within the organization and his contributions to the company's growth and development in key markets.