Travel and Expense Manager

Our client is a global company in the fintech sector that is formed as a JV between two world leaders one, a global giant in the derivatives space and second, a world leader in financial research and analytics.

This company works in the area of derivatives and OTC products, which are the most complex parts of the financial market. The company is laying the foundations of a great culture and the space to build a great organization. Their current objective is to identify individuals who have high expertise, to join their existing team of experts who are spread across the world.

The Role

Coordinating all aspects of travel policy, operations and expense management.

The travel and expense manager will play an essential role in handling and overseeing the corporate travel arrangements, ensuring all trips align with the company's policies and budgets, and addressing cost efficiency and traveller satisfaction. S/he will contribute significantly to operational efficiencies through effective travel and expense management, system optimisation, and robust oversight of T&E card usage, all while optimising expenditure and supporting employee productivity. Key deliverables will include :

• Travel policy development and implementation in coordination with the CFO
• Supplier management: as airlines, hotels, and car rental companies
• Booking and itinerary management: Working with the Global Travel Partner
• Expense management: T&E spending reporting, analysis to optimise budgets, track travel expenses and ensure compliance with policy.
• Travel risk management: Legal, Risk, and Compliance to ensure safety and providing solutions for travel-related emergencies.
• Sustainability: Reduce the environmental impact of business travel.
• System Optimization: As the subject matter expert for travel booking and expense management systems (e.g., SAP Concur)
• Corporate Card (T&E, p-cards) Management
• Employee Contact & Management for policies, procedures & queries

Your Profile

You should be a graduate, preferably with a post-graduate or professional qualification and 8-15 years of experience in travel management and expenditure control. Your current role must be in a similar capacity with a global company, having responsibility for both domestic and extensive international travel. In particular, you must have:

• Experience in the travel industry, particularly in global corporate travel and expense management.
• Strong understanding of travel policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with expense management systems and travel booking tools, ideally SAP Concur and AMEX Global Travel platforms.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.