Manager, Financial Crime Risk Management

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @BookingHoldings.

A new exciting role in the BHI Financial Crime Risk Management ("FCRM") team has been created for a Financial Crime Risk Management Assurance Manager.

As a compliance professional, you will be working on the latest developments contributing your talent to our team. The primary role of the Financial Crime Risk Management Assurance Manager is to deliver on the FCRM assurance strategy, in particular implementing a global monitoring and testing program across our Group.

This individual will lead the design and roll-out of our Financial Crime Assurance program. They will also coordinate and manage the performance of all Assurance activities relating to the FCRM control environment across all of our Brands and businesses globally.

This role will suit someone passionate about assurance, testing, and controls monitoring, building relationships, and working independently.

In this role you will get to:

• Develop and lead the Financial Crime Risk Management Assurance function, setting strategic objectives, and providing direction on all FCRM Assurance plans and reporting.

• Define the Annual Assurance Plan and oversee FCRM Assurance reviews, issue validation, and monitoring activities to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for improvement.

• Design and implement a comprehensive FCRM Assurance framework, policies, and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the BHI Group of Brands and Businesses

• Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry developments, and ensure that the Assurance plan reflects any changes.

• Identify opportunities to leverage data and analytics cross-functionally to enhance existing Assurance plans and approaches and define a strategy to embed Continuous Assurance Techniques.

What you have:

• 5+ years of Audit and /or Compliance Assurance experience, preferably with 'Big 4' or other large financial institutions, consulting firms or government agencies

• Understanding of Financial Crime Compliance obligations including Sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, and OFSI) and standard AML requirements

• Ability to evaluate complex requirements and apply judgment in determining materiality and path forward.

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills (ability to translate complex information into comprehensive and concise test results and recommendations)

• Must be oriented, have strong organizational skills, and have solid problem-solving abilities

• Exhibit strong planning and organizational skills

• Ability to manage assignments that are of diverse scope and complexity and require significant initiative and judgment

• Open to international travel

Our Commitment to Diversity

Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.

The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $127,800-$156,200.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more!

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to click the "apply" button!

EEO Statement:

Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email reasonableaccommodation@bookingholdings.com with your request. M/F/V/D/S

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