Manager Executive and Equity Compensation

Booking Holdings Inc; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition reimbursement

fitness reimbursement

discounts

more!

Job summary

Booking Holdings, in a Connecticut role with hybrid work (two days in-office), oversees executive compensation and equity programs to ensure SEC compliance and governance integrity across the enterprise.

You will coordinate SEC filings, proxy materials, and committee reporting while partnering with HR, Legal, and Finance to manage global equity plans and related policy documentation.

Qualifications

• Section 16 Reporting: Expertise in managing, preparing, and executing timely SEC Form 3 and 4 filings via EDGAR or vendor platforms.
• Proxy Statement / CD&A Contribution: Ability to draft and review complex data tables for the annual Proxy Statement (CD&A), including SCT.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and show initiative in managing complex regulatory timelines.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to work independently and show initiative in managing complex regulatory timelines.

Responsibilities

• SEC Compliance: Monitor share movements of Section 16 officers and directors; prepare and file necessary SEC forms to fulfill insider transaction requirements.
• Proxy & Disclosure Coordination: Coordinate the preparation of D&O questionnaires; assist with the annual proxy statement for SEC filing.
• Talent and Compensation Committee material: Draft material for Committee meetings and support posting via BoardVantage.
• Global Compliance: Manage country-specific filings and coordinate with outside providers on tax filings for multiple regions.
• Analytical Reporting: Analyze grant activity and share counts; compile executive compensation reports for 10-K filings and committee meetings.
• Equity Plan Processing: Administer equity compensation program including granting, vesting, and related processes.
• Equity Related projects: Lead research/analysis to support changes to the equity program.
• Policy Documentation: Maintain key policy docs for the global equity program.

Skills

SEC reporting expertise

Proxy statement drafting

Regulatory timelines management

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDGAR

BoardVantage

Job description

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and services that support the entire travel journey. Our platforms - including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable - utilize advanced AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies to simplify and personalize the travel experience for consumers and partners in over 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings.

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

This role oversees the administration and reporting of executive compensation and equity programs to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Success is defined by the accurate execution of SEC filings, seamless coordination of Talent and Compensation Committee materials and meticulous monitoring of share movements for Section 16 officers. The position serves as a critical link between HR, Legal and Finance to maintain the integrity of long-term incentive plans across the enterprise.

In this role you will get to:

• SEC Compliance: Monitor share movements of Section 16 officers and directors; prepare and file necessary SEC forms to fulfill insider transaction requirements.
• Proxy & Disclosure Coordination: Partner with Corporate Counsel to coordinate the preparation of D&O questionnaires; partner with Corporate Counsel and Sr. Director Executive and Equity Compensation on the annual proxy statement for SEC filing.
• Talent and Compensation Committee material - Partner with Senior Director Executive and Equity Compensation on drafting of material for the Committee meetings and to support the posting process via BoardVantage.
• Global Compliance: Manage and ensure all country-specific compliance filings are completed accurately and submitted on time to avoid legal or financial penalties. Work with outside providers to process tax filing for countries such as the UK, Australia, Ireland, etc
• Analytical Reporting: Conduct detailed analyses of grant activity and share counts; compile executive compensation reports for 10K filings and Talent and Compensation Committee meetings during peak planning seasons.
• Equity Plan Processing: Aid in the administration of our company equity compensation plan. This involves all aspects of plan administration from equity granting, vesting, and all other aspects associated with the plan.
• Equity Related projects and initiatives - Play a lead role in any research and analysis to support potential changes to our equity program.
• Management of key equity related policy documentation - Responsible for managing critical brand-facing policy documentation to ensure the appropriate management of our global equity program

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced job knowledge (5-8 years)
• Section 16 Reporting: Expertise in managing, preparing, and executing timely SEC Form 3 and 4 filings via EDGAR or vendor platforms
• Proxy Statement / CD&A Contribution: Ability to draft and review complex data tables for the annual Proxy Statement (Compensation Discussion & Analysis), including Summary Compensation Tables (SCT)
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and show initiative in managing complex regulatory timelines.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to work independently and show initiative in managing complex regulatory timelines.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the world. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant. The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $150,000 - $184,000.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as:

• tuition reimbursement
• fitness reimbursement
• discounts
• more!

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Booking Holdings is consistently recognized by industry leaders for innovation, growth and leadership. We are honored to have received the following accolades:

• Forbes World's Best Employers
• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
• Forbes Most Innovative Companies
• Fortune Future 50
• Forbes Best Employers for Women
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Forbes Best Employers for New Grads
• Forbes Digital 100

EEO Statement: Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email [e-mail] with your request.