Booking.com

Treasury Dealer - FX & Technology Specialist


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PayCompetitive
LocationAmsterdam/North Holland
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: 2551102

      The Booking.com Treasury team is looking for a Treasury dealer to execute on the Company's FX Hedging programme, assist when necessary with its overall fixed Income investment strategy and support the internal systems architecture, driving trade automation and improving hedge effectiveness across multiple entities of Booking Holdings.


      You will be part of a global Treasury consisting of 50+ people and the position forms an integral part of the Front Office Team at Booking.com. The preferred candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant FX & system knowledge experience , preferably from a large international corporate organisation, consultancy firm and/ or a Bank with global FX dealing capabilities.

      Reporting to the Group Treasury Manager - FX, you should have a high attention to detail and be used to working in a fast paced environment, while working collaboratively with various internal and external teams to successfully meet agreed deliverables.

      You will be key in the execution of the company’s FX hedging strategies and play an active role around all FX related activities such as reporting, KYC requests and the analysis of FX results. Additionally, you have previous experience in evaluating SAP system configurations for FX trading solutions, with a track record of successfully enabling in-house bank structures, trading on behalf functionality and streamlining the capture of multiple market data points.

      The successful candidate will join a team of 6 Front Office Treasury professionals who are collectively responsible for the management of all FX and Fixed Income activities, alongside Liquidity Forecasting for the Booking.com Group. You will be the main contact point for trade execution and escalation in case of settlement issues encountered by the Treasury Middle Office team, whilst assisting the Cash Management function with FX conversions to repatriate funds accumulated globally.

      You will be accustomed to a work environment that thrives on change, innovation and be able to manage competing priorities while working under pressure to deliver on goals that are set within the team. Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organisation, 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 Job Responsibilities and Duties:
      • Active role in the execution of FX deals for multiple Group entities, in order to hedge foreign currency exposures, repatriate cash and distribute local dividends.
      • Analyse optimal hedging solutions for various FX exposure types, including the determination of the appropriate system setup, accounting rate settings, offsetting derivatives to be used and required tenors;
      • Ensure that trades are correctly captured in the Company’s SAP ERP system, liaising with the
      • Treasury Middle Office team to facilitate the smooth settlement of all transactions;
      • Support with the completion of all FX documentation, satisfying local banking and regulatory requirements (eg Dodd-Frank, EMIR, ISDA);
      • Deliver various month end reports and cover analytical tasks connected to both FX transactions and the Company's invested assets, ensuring the accuracy of data in all reported material;
      • Assist in the analysis, development and documentation of forward looking plans, procedures and controls related to FX deal execution;
      • Review, maintain and enhance Front Office related policies, guidelines and desk procedures;
      • Manage relationships with FX banking partners including due diligence, monitoring, performance, compliance and trade execution;
      • Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. Corporate Accounting, Payments Operations, Tax and Risk & Control teams) in order to satisfy evolving business requirements;
      • Provide the Group FX Product Manager, Group Treasury Manager and Director of Treasury with support on ad-hoc tasks related to FX and investment related queries;
      • Actively contribute to the team by identifying and proposing changes to both internal and external processes in order to increase compliance, efficiency and generate cost reductions.
      Role Qualifications and Requirements :
      • Master degree (in Finance, Macroeconomics, Engineering, Statistics, similar quantitative field or equivalent practical experience)
      • 3-5 years experience working in an investment bank or Corporate Treasury function; with minimum 1 year of FX trading experience
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence others.
      • Robust project implementation and/ or change management capability
      • Knowledge of Corporate Accounting practises and ability to understand how foreign exchange transactions impact accounting
      • Strong interpersonal skills
      • Strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful.
      • Solution oriented and result driven.
      • Proactive and capable of working independently as well as working in a team.
      • Strong knowledge of micro and macroeconomic factors, with the ability to translate these into risk-based decisions.
      • Able to demonstrate relentless tenacity to drive business objectives and deliver results.
      • Strong systems knowledge; SAP ERP, FXALL, Clearwater Analytics, S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg.

      Benefits & Perks:

      • 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, inclduing automatic Genius Level 3 status and quarterly 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

      ThinkInclusion: Wellbeing & Inclusion at Booking.com:

      Directly linked to our mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, 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.”

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  • About the company

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