Senior Analyst, Business Process Risk and Controls

 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.

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

This role is eligible to be located in either our New York, NY or Norwalk, CT offices.

Business Process Senior Analyst, Risk & Controls role is an integral part of the Booking Holdings Risk & Controls (R&C) Team. This position will report to the Manager, Risk & Controls and assist in performing a broad range of operational and financial risk management responsibilities, including planning and execution of Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance, being an independent trusted advisor to the first line of defense to enable informed risk-based decisions, as well as developing and implementing guidance, training, and enablement to the Booking Holdings and brands to mature the internal controls program.

In this role you will get to:

• Support Independent Oversight: Support oversight of operational and financial risks at Booking Holdings, including end-to-end process reviews to drive internal and external compliance and efficiencies.

• Risk Identification and Assessment: In close collaboration with finance teams and brand risk and controls counterparts, assist in identifying, assessing, and managing key operational and financial risks (including business process scoping and risk assessments) for Booking Holdings and Brand processes.

• Internal Controls Certification: Own the internal process and control certifications and perform quarterly reporting procedures to support 302 certifications.

• Mature R&C Program: Support key initiatives to mature the R&C program through cross-brand SOX training efforts, guidance, and enablement, including development, maintenance, and presentation of training materials.

• Strategic Program Support: Support management in select strategic programs and initiatives, such as new business integration and global finance transformation, by supporting designated workstreams.

• SOX Compliance

• ICFR Program Execution: Execute the ICFR Program activities for Booking Holdings, including developing and maintaining internal control documentation (process flow, narratives, risk and control matrices), and designing controls to mitigate financial reporting risk.  

• Control Testing: Perform project management oversight related to business process SOX testing by others (including review of testing workpapers), coordinate walkthroughs, manage evidence collection, independently test controls for design and operating effectiveness, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of test results.  

• Deficiencies Assessment and Remediation: Assist process and control owners with deficiency impact assessments (including determining root causes) and facilitate implementation of remedial changes. Perform monitoring over remediated controls to verify compliance. 

• COSO Framework: Assist with maintenance and assessment of Entity Level Controls, including mapping to the COSO Framework to ensure enterprise-wide compliance.

• Collaboration and Communication

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate and liaise with control and process owners, providing expert advice on critical matters related to internal controls, including identifying and documenting key controls and processes, assessing policy compliance, and serving as the primary point of contact to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management and compliance.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with stakeholders, such as Global Internal Audit (GIA), external auditors, brand R&C, and others, providing direct support and maintaining relationships with these departments.

What you have:

• Public Accounting (Big 4)

• Internal Audit/Risk & Controls Function of a listed company

• Support SOX programs, process management and/or risk management involvement within complex industries.

• Extensive knowledge of SOX and risk-based testing of various business processes. experience with SOX compliance.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

• Self-directed team player and detail-oriented

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• US GAAP and COSO Framework knowledge

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Experience with AuditBoard is desirable.*

• Experience and/or willingness to explore AI for control compliance efficiencies

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

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 $114,300-$139,700.

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 [email protected] with your request. M/F/V/D/S

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