Senior Specialist, FinCrime Compliance

Agoda FinCrime Compliance role based in Bangkok. This position is Bangkok-based and relocation support is available for eligible candidates to ensure a smooth transition to working and living in Bangkok. Remote work or working from locations outside of Bangkok is not available for this role.

About Agoda: Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

About the Opportunity: Agoda's Financial Crime Compliance team, under the Compliance & Ethics team, is responsible for preventing and detecting the broad range of regulatory, sanctions and trade, economic, and financial crime risks attendant to our business. You will work closely with various stakeholders to operationalize the FCRM sanctions program, have oversight of the sanctions control framework, lead end-to-end KYC/KYP due diligence, and deliver risk-based training. You will partner with FCRM colleagues at Booking Holdings Inc., Booking Holdings Financial Services, and other sister brands.

• Support implementation and execution of sanctions program controls framework.
• Lead end-to-end KYC/KYP due diligence operations and work closely with BHI FCRM operations team, Agoda procurement, people and supply to ensure appropriate level of due diligence screening, reviewing of alerts, applying decision-making matrix to determine next steps and communicating required actions to stakeholders.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Agoda's operations to integrate sanctions controls and requirements, collaborating with stakeholders across departments to achieve effective solutions.
• Support Agoda FinCrime team (along with BHI FinCrime team) in the rollout and implementation of related policies, procedures, processes and SOPs to ensure compliance with applicable internal, legal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with external (Booking Holdings Inc., Booking Holdings Financial Services and sister brands) and internal stakeholders (FinTech, Fraud, Internal Audit, Legal, Product, IT, People, Supply) to drive the Agoda FinCrime Risk Management Program.
• Act as a point of contact for financial crime-related inquiries and provide practical advice to Agoda stakeholders on sanctions program requirements.
• Support risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Lead, support and deliver content development of customized FCRM training.

• 5–7 years of experience in FCRM risks and controls / sanctions environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. sanctions and FCPA regulations.
• Comprehensive experience in KYC/KYP due diligence screening and related operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; English proficiency.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly with new business models and product lines.
• Ability to translate Financial Crime requirements into controls sensitive to business aims and challenges.
• Compliance programming or other risk management experience in a large corporate or professional services environment.
• Strategic thinking, prioritization, multi-tasking, and ability to work effectively under direction of Principal Counsel, FinCrime Compliance.
• Energetic, fast-paced, and a positive, can-do attitude with high integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on merit and qualifications. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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