Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)•Norwalk, CT

2d•$187,200 - $228,800•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Senior Manager, Corporate Development will work with a small team that identifies, analyzes and executes M&A and investment activities on behalf of Booking Holdings. The successful candidate will be a meaningful contributor and thought-leader in identifying and assessing potential target companies, drive day-to-day transaction execution, and manage all aspects of industry and company analysis, valuation and financial modeling, and preparation of presentation materials. The candidate will mentor and develop junior teammates as well as comfortably interact with senior level executives both within and outside the organization. Some travel may be required but the length of the trips will generally be limited to a few days. [Target Start date of October 1, 2026.]

Requirements

Experience running day-to-day M&A deals from identification through closing
Deep understanding of finance and accounting
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Experienced in creating presentations for 'C-level' executives and Board of Directors
Highest level of maturity and respect for confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate and manage the efforts of others, as well as work well with people at a wide range of levels
Experienced communicating complex information to senior leaders
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 10%

Nice To Haves

MBA helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day M&A transactions from idea generation to deal execution and closing
Lead business due diligence and identify and assess key risk factors
Develop and scrutinize company valuation and financial modeling
Coordinate across functional and brand teams
Develop accurate, thoughtful and concise presentations and ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership and Board of Directors
Provide mentorship, guidance and learnings to junior colleagues in corporate development