Overview
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. We are looking for a Corporate Travel Manager to join our Dublin team as part of our financial services business in Dublin, Ireland - Hybrid.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008. Located in the city centre, Dublin acts as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
Responsibilities
* Guardian of the Maples Travel Policy, including facilitating continual review to meet business needs and striving for a comprehensive travel program that aligns with the firm’s objectives.
* Chairs regular Travel Committee meetings, bringing Regional Product Managers together to develop travel and hotel strategy and ensure group consistency and compliance.
* Management of the Regional Travel Management Companies in North America, Europe/ME and Asia on a day-to-day basis and when a contract renewal or market review is required.
* Coordinate internal IT resource and external supplier resource to support cloud solutions and a robust escalation process for issues (e.g., downtime).
* Support Finance teams by providing timely and accurate Global Travel Reporting contributing to annual forecasting and budgeting.
* Be the first point of contact for business travellers and those who book travel on their behalf.
* Manage airline corporate loyalty programs on behalf of the Group.
* Drive the Global Hotel Program.
* Organize training and clinics for travellers, bookers and approvers as needed.
* Draft communications to the Regions regarding updates and changes in the travel program.
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience of working in travel management in a professional services setting.
* Strong understanding of corporate travel technologies and GDS knowledge.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse travel data and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and policy improvement.
* Experience overseeing corporate travel policies globally, ensuring compliance and consistency.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Benefits
* Competitive vacation packages and health coverage (medical, dental, optical).
* Educational assistance and professional development programmes.
* Pension plan and life insurance.
* Travel insurance and global mental wellness programme.
* Sports clubs and social events.
Additional Information
About the Maples Group: Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown into a preeminent professional services firm offering fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management, and legal services in multiple jurisdictions. You can learn more on our corporate website or our Careers page, including on LinkedIn.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
Position details
* Position: Corporate Travel Manager
* Location: Dublin, Ireland - Hybrid
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
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