As Sr. Banking Specialist you are responsible to manage all the Booking.com collections and payables needs in a predetermined geographic area. You are responsible to manage internal and external stakeholders, design new solutions and identify opportunities for the business and develop these solutions from contracting to going live. You work closely together with your colleagues on the global banking strategy.

This role is focused on helping the company grow business by engaging new and existing banking relations, and providing a broad set of innovative banking, payment and technology solutions in complex environments.

You will be part of the Treasury team and work closely together with dedicated banking and insurance specialists. You will be able to demonstrate flawless teamwork, coordination, and relationship management skills, with tenacity and drive for successful projects. Objectives vary between a number of technical landscapes (Regulatory, Legal, Tax) working effectively with experts and stakeholders in each area. You will be accustomed to a work environment that thrives on innovation and initiative.

Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role will evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and challenge yourself to take on additional projects and responsibilities as they present themselves.

Key responsibilities:

Drive the development and evolution of the company's global banking capabilities, by identifying & deploying suitable cash collection products within target countries (Direct Debit, Virtual accounts etc.) 

Present business cases to banking regulators in different countries to obtain different permits and approvals required to enable payment solutions relevant to the business.

Work together with payment providers to design new solutions.

Create ROI business cases to successfully implement internally diverse products driving the business growth.

Effectively and efficiently, deal with all BAU banking issues and queries. 

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority. 

Create and maintain core-banking relationships, balancing optimal financial value with service delivery. 

Identify and implement best markets practices and solutions for both partners and customers.

Make sure that all products and processes are compliant to all applicable rules and regulations and that our tax policy is followed.

Identify areas of improvement and influence stakeholders in the implementation of new processes or modification of current processes.

Management of ad-hoc projects where required.

Actively contribute to the team identifying and proposing changes in both external processes as internal to increase compliance, efficiency and cost reduction.

Key skills required:

Mastery in banking products and cash management solutions

Advanced knowledge of finance technology and infrastructure and in-country regulatory frameworks;

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful

Solution oriented and result driven

Proactive, flexible and capable of working independently as well as working in a team

Systems: SAP and Excel

Educational background or extensive work experience in Finance or Business Economics;

Fluent in English to an good level of proficiency; able to conduct and conclude highly technical discussions and agreements and Spanish language would be an advantage 

Self-starter able to work independently.

Prior experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships.

Able to adapt style and approach in order to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders from a variety of different cultures. 

Able to demonstrate unrelenting tenacity to drive business objectives and deliver results.

Willingness to work flexibly, and undertake frequent global travel, as deemed necessary.

If you think this opportunity might be right for you, please include a brief 'motivation letter' which tells us a little bit about your international context, and why you'd like to work within Booking.com's Treasury team.

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards are aimed to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer—all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits—on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include:

Health, life, and disability insurance*

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 for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership

On-site meals, coffee, and snacks, including healthy and vegan options, daily

Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) 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 create a unique 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustment to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment!!

Pre-Employment Screening:

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