Senior Strategy Associate

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Leadership/Team:

The Global Strategy team is responsible for the overall strategy of both Booking.com and Booking Holdings. The team has members in Amsterdam, London and the New York area, and we work collaboratively on initiatives across the senior leadership of Booking Holdings, Booking.com, Agoda, Kayak, and OpenTable.

Role Description:

As a Senior Associate you will support the setting the overall strategic direction of Booking Holdings and Booking.com, as well as defining the strategy for specific topics and key focus areas.

You will own specific workstreams and analysis where you will solve complex quantitative and qualitative analytical problems. You will need to think creatively, identify actionable insights from complex data and engage with stakeholders at all levels of seniority across the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform in-depth research, draw insights and actionable recommendations on a wide variety of topics (e.g. travel markets, competitive threats and emerging technology trends etc.)
• Perform quantitative analysis evaluating Booking and competitor performance using incomplete data requiring estimations and expert insight
• Solve complex problems in collaboration with a complex stakeholder environment across Booking Holdings
• Prepare high quality presentation materials for very senior audience (CEO, CFO)
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including product, research, corporate development, finance and marketing

Qualifications & Skills:

• Highly proficient in quantitative analysis tools & techniques (e.g. google sheets; SQL or similar preferred)
• Able to turn analysis output into into clear 'so whats', including high quality presentation materials
• Can own a complex workstream (part of a project) effectively without any support / supervision
• Can influence effectively up to Director level, and ideally beyond
• Can collaborate with others in a highly matrix and complex environment
• Likely has 3-6 years experience in strategy or similar analytical role

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

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has 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.

Pre-Employment Screening

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Client-provided location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job ID: booking-20464

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-26T18:34:18