Sr. Compliance Specialist, Global Compliance & Ethics (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)
Agoda Company Pte. Ltd.
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Job summary
Agoda is seeking a proactive Compliance & Ethics professional to join our global team in Bangkok. You will lead daily compliance activities, review gifts and due diligence, develop policies, deliver training, and partner with Legal, Finance, and other functions to embed ethics into business processes.
Relocation support is available; this onsite role emphasizes integrity, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative risk management.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years' experience in compliance and ethics in multinational organizations.
- Proactive thinker who can develop solutions.
- Detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to act as C&E strategic advisor.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support day-to-day compliance and ethics initiatives.
- Review gifts, entertainment, conflicts of interest disclosure, third-party due diligence, risk assessment, monitoring and testing; drive mitigations with stakeholders.
- Develop, implement and enhance policies, procedures and SOPs.
- Support the development and delivery of compliance training programs, including in-person and virtual sessions.
- Promote a strong ethical culture through awareness campaigns and collaboration.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Government Affairs, People, Commercial, Supply and other teams to embed requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies to streamline workflows.
- Prepare management updates and other compliance communications.
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Education
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Job description
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.
In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic andcomplex than ever. Agoda's Legal team is well suited to take on the challenges presented, adopting a proactive mindset totackle challenges and solve problems. We are quick on our feet, decisive, and collaborate with multipledepartments. We hireout-of-the-box thinkers that are well grounded with ethics and legal knowledge to ensure that Agoda achieves the rightresults, the right way.
As the building block that provides solid baseline to the company’s culture of integrity, the Agoda Compliance & Ethics teamis at the forefront in driving andmaintainingthe Agoda Compliance & Ethics program.
We areseekingable, confident, curious, and self-motivatedprofessionalwith experienceworking in global Compliance &Ethics program to join the energetic &passionate Agoda Compliance & Ethics team who willhavesignificantcontributiontostrengthen 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 currentlylocatedin Bangkok. Please note that we are not open to remoteworkingor the possibility of being based in other locations.
This role is individual contributor.
Lead and support day-to-day compliance and ethics initiatives, ensuring keyobjectives, deliverables, and reporting are completedin a timely manner.
Conduct review ofgifts & entertainment, conflicts of interest disclosure,third-party due diligence,risk assessment,monitoringand testing;and driveappropriate mitigationactions in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Develop,implementand enhance compliance policies,proceduresand 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 ofnew technologiesand 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.
Supportadditionalandadhocwork asnecessary to support the compliance & ethics function and mature the program.
At least5 yearspreviousexperience working in compliance and ethicsfunctionor related field(legal,orrisk) inmultinationalmedium 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 compliancerequirements with business mindsets.
Ability to position the roleasC&E strategic advisor and forge trusted relationships with colleagues around the world.
Confidentcommunication skills(verbal and written); Englishproficiency.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
Strong digital fluency withproficiencyinMicrosoft365 and Google Workspace,along withabilityto master internal systems and leverage AI tools for workflow optimization.
Mustpossessthe highest integrity,commensuratewith a compliance & ethics position.
Ability tooperatewithout extensive supervision and act as a self-starter.
Energetic, fast-paced, and alwaysdesireto go the extra mile.
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Experience with the travel industry/technology
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.
In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic andcomplex than ever. Agoda's Legal team is well suited to take on the challenges presented, adopting a proactive mindset totackle challenges and solve problems. We are quick on our feet, decisive, and collaborate with multipledepartments. We hireout-of-the-box thinkers that are well grounded with ethics and legal knowledge to ensure that Agoda achieves the rightresults, the right way.
As the building block that provides solid baseline to the company’s culture of integrity, the Agoda Compliance & Ethics teamis at the forefront in driving andmaintainingthe Agoda Compliance & Ethics program.
We areseekingable, confident, curious, and self-motivatedprofessionalwith experienceworking in global Compliance &Ethics program to join the energetic &passionate Agoda Compliance & Ethics team who willhavesignificantcontributiontostrengthen 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 currentlylocatedin Bangkok. Please note that we are not open to remoteworkingor the possibility of being based in other locations.
This role is individual contributor.
Lead and support day-to-day compliance and ethics initiatives, ensuring keyobjectives, deliverables, and reporting are completedin a timely manner.
Conduct review ofgifts & entertainment, conflicts of interest disclosure,third-party due diligence,risk assessment,monitoringand testing;and driveappropriate mitigationactions in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Develop,implementand enhance compliance policies,proceduresand 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 ofnew technologiesand 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.
Supportadditionalandadhocwork asnecessary to support the compliance & ethics function and mature the program.
At least5 yearspreviousexperience working in compliance and ethicsfunctionor related field(legal,orrisk) inmultinationalmedium 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 compliancerequirements with business mindsets.
Ability to position the roleasC&E strategic advisor and forge trusted relationships with colleagues around the world.
Confidentcommunication skills(verbal and written); Englishproficiency.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
Strong digital fluency withproficiencyinMicrosoft365 and Google Workspace,along withabilityto master internal systems and leverage AI tools for workflow optimization.
Mustpossessthe highest integrity,commensuratewith a compliance & ethics position.
Ability tooperatewithout extensive supervision and act as a self-starter.
Energetic, fast-paced, and alwaysdesireto go the extra mile.
Bachelor's Degree in Law
Experience with the travel industry/technology
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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 a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing 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.
We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
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