Key Responsibilities:
- Travel Program Leadership:
- Design, implement, and manage a scalable global travel program aligned with company goals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal travel needs, including employee travel, candidate interviews, relocations, and executive itineraries.
- Continuously evaluate and improve travel processes for efficiency, cost savings, and traveler satisfaction.
- Policy Management & Compliance:
- Advise employees and stakeholders on company travel policies and ensure consistent application.
- Monitor travel spend and ensure bookings comply with budgetary and policy guidelines.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal to update and enforce travel policies and procedures.
- Vendor & Partner Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global travel vendors, airlines, hotels, and agencies.
- Negotiate contracts and preferred rates to optimize cost and service quality.
- Manage vendor performance and ensure service-level agreements are met.
- Candidate & Employee Travel Support:
- Coordinate travel for job candidates, including interview scheduling, relocation, and onboarding.
- Provide high-touch support for employee travel, including executive and international itineraries.
- Respond to travel-related issues and emergencies with professionalism and urgency.
- Technology & Reporting:
- Utilize travel management systems (e.g., Concur, Sabre, Amadeus) to streamline booking and reporting. Experience with Egencia is a plus
- Maintain accurate records of travel expenses, itineraries, and compliance metrics.
- Analyze travel data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in global or corporate travel management.
- Proven expertise in travel operations, policy development, and vendor negotiation.
- Experience supporting internal company travel needs, including recruiting and executive travel.
- Strong knowledge of international travel regulations, visa requirements, and health advisories.
- Proficiency in travel booking platforms and expense management tools.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple priorities.
Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.
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