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.
Role Description:
Supports the design, implementation, and tracking of risk analytics and exposure management for all protection products globally. Works with internal data teams and the manager to build, monitor and explain risk model performance.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Costing & Modelling
Support model calibration and scenario design
Query data sources (SQL, dashboards)
Conduct exploratory analysis and loss-ratio deep dives
Document methodologies and prepare update notes
Monitoring & Stress Testing
Build and maintain monitoring dashboards
Assist in scenario construction and capital impact estimation
Prepare variance summaries and trend reports
Reinsurance & Capital Strategy
Support data prep and analysis for placement scenarios
Contribute to benchmarking and modelling of retention levels
Maintain document versions and meeting notes
Governance & Process
Maintain model and documentation libraries
Track approvals, feedback, and model changes
Coordinate risk input into product and ops meetings
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a key contributor in day-to-day interactions with Data Science, Finance, Analytics, and Pricing
Develop clear, data-backed content for leadership updates, steering packs, and working groups
Support the preparation of talking points, scenario analysis, and risk insights for senior stakeholders
Build cross-functional credibility through consistent, well-structured contributions
Learning & Growth
Operate as an independent contributor with full ownership of models, analyses, and risk insights
Build credibility across functions through subject matter expertise and high-quality execution
Receive targeted mentorship from senior risk leaders while driving your own development path
Lead discrete projects and represent the risk perspective confidently with cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Skills
Working knowledge of GLMs or other pricing techniques
SQL or other data tools preferred; strong Excel required
Willing to learn model interrogation and stress testing methodology
Risk Transfer Exposure
Exposure to reinsurance or risk financing is a plus
Support data prep and research for transfer strategies
Process & Governance
Detail-oriented; supports documentation and QA
Assists in maintaining control logs and governance records
Cross-Market Exposure
Interest in learning global market practices
Able to research and summarise differences in local norms
Communication & Influence
Comfortable presenting to technical audiences
Developing confidence in stakeholder interactions and narrative building
Ownership & Impact
Takes initiative within defined workstreams
Seeks ownership of distinct deliverables and development opportunities
Mindset & Behaviours
Curious, eager to grow, and proactive in upskilling
Brings energy and structure to problem-solving
Comfortable in a scaling, fast-evolving team
Education & Knowledge
4+years in actuarial or analytical role, ideally in insurance or risk modelling
Experience with protection, assistance or high-volume claim products a plus
Bachelor's degree
Fully or Part qualified Actuary (e.g. part-qualified FIA, ASA/ACAS) or equivalent analytical designation
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com’s total rewards philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our rewards are aimed at making it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer — all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits — on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include:
A great, brand new office to in the heart of Amsterdam
29 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays
On-site meals, coffee, and snacks, including healthy and vegan options
Health & well-being benefits such as mental health support, access to health insurance, etc.
Employer contribution pension
Industry-leading parental leave and adoption leave
From day one of your employment with us, we offer 22 weeks’ fully paid leave for all new parents, regardless of gender or the way you become a parent
Great discounts on accommodation, car rentals and other group benefits
Carer’s leave. 10 days’ fully paid leave per year for colleagues who are caring for ill family members.
Hybrid Working (NL): We believe in office attendance at least 40% of your time whilst empowering you with the flexibility to plan where to do your best work
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.
Equal Opportunity at Booking
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.
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