About Agoda 

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel 

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Get to know our team:  

The FX & Markets vertical within Agoda's Treasury Team, at its core, is responsible for ensuring Agoda's foreign currency exposures are hedged.

Agoda has taken many great strides in recent years, expanding our reach around the globe as well as our list of travel products. A critical driver to this success has been the Agoda Finance team. We keep a steady hand on maintaining day-to-day financial operations while also keeping an eye out for future opportunities. Not only do we have the unique role of balancing risk management with continued innovation and growth, we also serve as a means of empowerment for both our team members and those within the company. Having experimentation and data analysis deeply ingrained in our culture, we provide the strategic insights Agoda’s business leaders need to push into new territories in sustainable and scalable ways. We also prioritize career development in Agoda Finance. Every function within the team has a well-defined career track with clear goals and development targets each step of the way. 

The opportunity:  

The FX & Markets vertical within Agoda’s Treasury Team is responsible for ensuring Agoda’s foreign currency exposures are hedged and that its foreign currency bank accounts are funded to ensure day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning how to trade financial products, an interest in Asian economies, and technical savvy—particularly expertise in Excel formulas.During this internship, you will get a broad overview of the Treasury and Finance function at Agoda, but your primary focus over the 10 weeks will be learning how to be an FX trader for a travel technology leader. In this role, you will learn what business activities generate foreign currency exposure for Agoda. You will become familiar with the full life cycle of an FX trade, including execution, settlement, and matching. You will also gain knowledge of Agoda’s bank account and counterparty bank account structure, as well as learn the flow of cash from and to Agoda. Additionally, you will learn about e-wallets, VCC, and the exciting and often confusing “lingo” of the FX market.

In this role, you'll get to:  

• Learn how Agoda calculates its exposure in 25+ different markets and understand the full flow of day-to-day business activities that create those exposures.
• Learn how to hedge Agoda’s exposures via FX spot, forward, and non-deliverable forward trades and gain an understanding of products, including derivatives, that can be used to hedge.
• Learn how to calculate Mark-to-Market and Value Derivatives Portfolio.
• Learn how to utilize Bloomberg for trading as well as advanced analytics.

Requirements:

• Currently a 3rd-year student or below with strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Knowledge in Data Visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Knowledge in Statistical Analysis (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)

It's great if you have: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business and Management (Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, and others) or Formal Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and others)
• Knowledge of Financial Modeling and Analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel: Formulas, Functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF), Macros, or VBA programming for automation

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Equal Opportunity Employer 

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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