IT Risk & Compliance Analyst

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:

As an IT Risk & Control Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the Data and Machine Learning vertical to identify, assess and advise management on financial, regulatory, operational and strategic risks including a role in contributing to activities which form part of the annual SOx Program as well as assessing risks for new and ongoing initiatives within the department as a second line risk function. This position will require you to have a detail oriented approach for the processes and associated controls under your scope but also have a strong big picture focus to understand wider impacts across the business as a whole.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the business stakeholders to understand IT risks, including regulatory compliance risks (e.g., Cloud Security, SOx, GDPR etc.)
• Support respective business teams to develop and improve IT controls in complex IT environments
• Responsible for facilitating SOx activities such as process walkthroughs, documentation of process narratives and Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs) and supporting the business in addressing audit requests (internal audit and external auditors)
• Responsible for facilitating identification, assessment and management of issues impacting the control environments of these departments
• Responsible for uploading and maintaining risks, controls and issues in our GRC platform (ServiceNow)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous work experience across one (ideally two) or more of these areas: Risk Management, IT Audit, Financial Audit, and/or Internal Controls
• Knowledge on Cloud, data governance
• Strong working knowledge of risk management and ITGCs with the experience in applying them in complex IT environments
• Working knowledge / experience with SOx audits and auditor testing methodology
• Familiarity with specific technology (AWS, Snowflake, Big Data Lakes/Platforms) is preferred

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
• Interview process: Recruitment phone screen -> Technical Skills Interview -> Case Study-> Behavior/Culture fit interview
• 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

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