Risk Officer - Data & AI

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 Risk Officer - Data & AI is a role within the Risk & Control function, responsible for supporting oversight of Data & AI risk domains and programmes, especially those with cross-functional impact, providing a horizontal view of risk across the company and acting as the conscience of the organisation. The Risk Officer acts as an advisor and contributes to the alignment with the wider risk and compliance community.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs thematic reviews and scenario assessments
• Provides advice in Large programs, and contributes to risk management activities with relevant Risk Partners and risk domain SMEs (e.g. Compliance, Legal, Security)
• Advices first line (risk) teams in relation to high risks, or high impact issues or events potentially impacting multiple BUs and/or risk domains
• Reviews and challenges risk mitigation, incl. Through participation in oversight/governance forums
• Supports ERM, Risk Framework Maturity, Training and other objectives led by Frameworks & Tooling and Internal Controls and facilitate rollout to the wider business

Qualifications & Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in Risk Management
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (Master’s Degree is preferable). Alternatively compensating years of experience
• Advanced risk management & compliance knowledge and experience including:
  • IT Risk Management and IT Governance
  • Operational Risk Management
  • SOx, ICOFR, COSO
  • Experience with high priority technology domains incl. Data, AI, Cybersecurity (NIST, ISO 27001), and Cloud is advantageous
  • Experience in other relevant compliance domains (e.g. GDPR, DMA, DSA, FCRM) is advantageous
  • Qualifications related to any of the above are advantageous (incl. CRISC, CRM, CRMP, FRM, CISM, CCSP, CGEIT, CIPM, CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA)
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Strongly process-, problem solving- and action-oriented
• Flexibility to adapt to an ever-evolving and dynamic work environment
• Self-starter with strong sense of responsibility
• Fully comfortable working in English, both written and spoken
• Experience with large e-commerce or tech companies is advantageous
• Project management experience is advantageous

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

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has 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
• If applicable: Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
• 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.

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