Sr. Compliance Specialist, Global Compliance & Ethics (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)

About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.

Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you're ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

About the Team

In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic and complex than ever. Agoda's Legal team is well suited to take on the challenges presented, adopting a proactive mindset to tackle challenges and solve problems. We are quick on our feet, decisive, and collaborate with multiple departments. We hire out-of-the-box thinkers that are well grounded with ethics and legal knowledge to ensure that Agoda achieves the right results, the right way.

About the Role

As the building block that provides solid baseline to the company's culture of integrity, the Agoda Compliance & Ethics team is at the forefront in driving and maintaining the Agoda Compliance & Ethics program.

We are seeking able, confident, curious, and self-motivated professional with experience working in global Compliance & Ethics program to join the energetic & passionate Agoda Compliance & Ethics team who will have significant contribution to strengthen and support integration of Compliance & Ethics program to the business.

This position is based in Bangkok. Agoda provides relocation support for successful candidates who are not currently located in Bangkok. Please note that we are not open to remote working or the possibility of being based in other locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day compliance and ethics initiatives, ensuring key objectives, deliverables, and reporting are completed in a timely manner.
• Conduct review of gifts & entertainment, conflicts of interest disclosure, third-party due diligence, risk assessment, monitoring and testing; and drive appropriate mitigation actions in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and enhance compliance policies, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address evolving business and regulatory risks.
• Support the development and delivery of compliance training programs, including in-person and virtual sessions, and update e-learning materials in line with evolving business needs.
• Promote a strong ethical culture through awareness campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Finance, Government Affairs, People, Commercial, Supply and other business stakeholders to embed compliance requirements into business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives, including the use of new technologies and digital tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Prepare or support management updates and reporting materials, and other compliance-related communications for internal and external stakeholders and leadership.
• Support additional and adhoc work as necessary to support the compliance & ethics function and mature the program.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years previous experience working in compliance and ethics function or related field (legal, or risk) in multinational medium to large organizations.
• Proactive thinking beyond assigned tasks and consistently developing solutions to further the Compliance & Ethics program.
• Detailed-oriented, able to connect dots, see the big picture, drive changes, and confidently navigate and appropriately mitigate challenging compliance requirements with business mindsets.
• Ability to position the role as C&E strategic advisor and forge trusted relationships with colleagues around the world.
• Confident communication skills (verbal and written); English proficiency.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Strong digital fluency with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, along with ability to master internal systems and leverage AI tools for workflow optimization.
• Must possess the highest integrity, commensurate with a compliance & ethics position.
• Ability to operate without extensive supervision and act as a self-starter.
• Energetic, fast-paced, and always desire to go the extra mile.

Additional Information

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (preferred)
• Experience with the travel industry/technology (preferred)