Senior Compliance Specialist (FCRM & Ethics)

Join KAYAK, a leading travel technology company, as a Senior Compliance Specialist. In this dynamic role, you will support the day-to-day operations of our Compliance & Ethics, Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) programs, and regulatory monitoring efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners and contribute to compliance training and awareness initiatives. This position offers flexible work options, team-wide time off, and opportunities for career growth.

• Support the day-to-day operation of KAYAK's Compliance & Ethics, Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) programs, including policy guidance, training coordination, and monitoring activities.
• Help manage conflicts of interest disclosures, gifts and entertainment reviews, and anti-bribery and corruption processes.
• Coordinate Know Your Partner (KYP) and risk-based third-party due diligence for prospective and existing partners, including information collection, review, follow-up, documentation, and escalation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• We know that no candidate will check every box. If you meet most of these criteria and are excited about this work, we encourage you to apply
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when a situation calls for escalation, even when the right answer is not obvious
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools, including spreadsheets and presentation software
• Experience building productive working relationships across teams and functions
• 5 or more years of experience in compliance and ethics, FCRM, sanctions, AML/KYC, third-party risk, legal operations, or a closely related control function - equivalent experience, training, or transferable skills are considered
• A positive, "can-do" mentality and a genuine eagerness to learn and contribute to a wide range of projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you can explain a complex requirement clearly to someone who is not a lawyer or compliance professional
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: sanctions screening and OFAC concepts, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), anti-bribery and corruption, financial crime risks and controls, consumer protection regulation, or platform regulation (such as the EU Digital Services Act or Digital Markets Act)
• Experience working in a technology company, travel industry, or similarly fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Interest in using AI and automation tools to improve compliance workflows, documentation, or reporting
• Experience using compliance, workflow, or case-management systems (e.g., learning management systems, helpline platforms, or document management tools)
• Compliance, FCRM, AML, sanctions, or ethics certification such as CCEP, CAMS, or ICA