Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist

AT Booking.com
Booking.com

Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist

Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Description:

The incumbent will work within the People Risk, Assurance and Compliance COE within the People Department and support the business functions with first line support activities. The primary focus of the position is the alignment of people risks, the system of internal controls and the supporting business processes and technologies to ensure standard operating procedures effectively manage the identified risks with a dedicated focus on HRIS systems. The incumbent will plan and implement system process improvement projects focused on ensuring compliance, while also improving effectiveness and efficiency, in support of Booking.com's business goals. The Officer will ensure Booking.com's technical standards are maintained and updated as needed, provide a number of application level controls and GCC's, provide project management expertise to other departments and will support short term project management assignments where the objective is to drive process governance.

Want more jobs like this?

Get Project Management jobs in Amsterdam, Netherlands delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


The role will require a good understanding of maturity models, process maturity and corporate/IT governance principles. Using these skills and expertise to continuously monitor and identify areas for enhancement.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Technology-centric analysis of control efficiency and areas for enhancement in partnership with the People Management team to ensure operational, systems, and legislative controls are embedded in business processes to drive maturity.
  • Assist control/product owners to improve the quality of supporting evidence and adherence to control narratives.
  • Identify non-compliance issues and develop solutions to support business management in mitigating risks.
  • Assist in development and implementation of process centric business controls to ensure compensating controls support all SOX and business controls.
  • Develop plans to seamlessly integrate new compliance quality and process maturity initiatives into the governance model.
  • Apply the ISO3100 risk management principles as they pertain to embedding the risk management approach in the business processes, HRIS technologies and other supporting applications to drive maturity and accountability.
  • Identify opportunities for business cross-platform optimization and partnering with the People System function.
  • Participate in review and update of application roles to meet changing business needs and identified gaps: specifically least access and segregation of duties.
  • Create, update, review and approve documentation for new and existing business applications.
  • Contribute to cross-functional team guidance to successfully execute business controls, specifically compensating controls to avoid single point of failure.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Exceptional communication, both verbal and written
  • Risk Management frameworks/ Governance frameworks
  • Logical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Workday/SAP HRIS
  • AI tools

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

  • Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
  • Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
  • Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

  • Let's go places together: How we Hire
  • This role does not come with relocation assistance.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

Client-provided location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job ID: booking-13076
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Professional Coaching
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training