At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, and lines of code. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place, the excitement of the next morning, the friends you make, the journeys you take, the sights you see, and the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.

The FinTech business unit at Booking.com aims at removing financial friction from the travel experience for both travelers and our accommodation partners. The Strategy & Transformation team within FinTech is supporting that ambition by driving innovation and transformations required to enable Fintech to offer such products.

This includes the following responsibilities:

• Identifying, shaping and bringing to life long term vision for Fintech
• Enabling strategic decision making across FinTech
• Driving the development of new capabilities where needed

As a Senior FinTech Strategy & Transformation Associate , you will drive these responsibilities across one or multiple workstreams in a project. What sets this role apart is the deliberate combination of strategic design and the first steps of its implementation. You will not only define where FinTech should go and how, but also translate that thinking into concrete action, standing up the initial building blocks that turn a strategy into a plan. The specific target, scope and complexity of the workstreams change over time, but the ultimate objective to unlock innovation in FinTech remains constant.

This role requires close coordination with cross-functional stakeholders (both internal and external) as you move initiatives from ideation through investment case approval, into early implementation and development. You will need to be able to navigate ambiguity, defining the "What" and "How" of workstreams with guidance, and then bridging into the "Now what" by shaping and kicking off the first steps of delivery. You will lead with data and structure, and influence teams without formal authority. With FinTech at the intersection of financial services and technology, some experience in both domains is highly valued, though not essential.

If you're passionate about combining strategic design with hands-on execution and motivated by making a tangible impact in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing high-impact strategic solutions through a combination of strategic thinking, analytical depth, and stakeholder collaboration
• Gain understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of a topic, and apply structure to identify the key questions to address
• Independently conduct analysis by gathering and interpreting data, distilling clear "so what" insights, and recommending next steps
• Own an entire workstream, or multiple workstreams (with guidance), of a strategic initiative along both short- and long-term roadmaps, with clearly defined deliverables
• Bridge strategic design and execution by translating strategy into an actionable plan and driving the first steps of implementation
• Craft compelling narratives (with guidance) and adapt communication style for diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and impact
• Present (with guidance) strategically sound information, written and oral, customized to the seniority of the stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders related to projects,
  to gain buy-in and drive alignment across both the design & early delivery phases
• Enable constructive collaboration across cross-functional teams (product, technology, operations, legal, etc.) to ensure smooth execution

Duties:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Experience in top-tier strategy consulting and/or a strategic role in Tech, Fintech or Financial Services
• Proven ability to combine strategic design with hands-on execution
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Business case creation and refinement
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to explain difficult concepts in simplified terms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work with ambiguity in a fast-changing environment

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
• 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.

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