Corporate Travel Specialist

Corporate Travel Specialist

Location: Belfast

Salary: Competitive

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.

We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

Who are we?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Why Options?

Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Paris, Belfast, and across Asia.

Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.

The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.

Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.

The Role

The Corporate Travel Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and managing domestic and international travel for employees across multiple regions. This role will act as the primary point of contact for all business travel needs, ensuring efficient booking, policy compliance, and high-quality travel support.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of corporate travel management, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex itineraries in a fast-paced global environment.  

Typical job duties would include:

Travel Coordination 

Arranging domestic and international travel including flights, hotels and visas where required. 

Managing complex travel itineraries across multiple time zones. 

Ensuring all travel complies with company travel policies and budget guidelines. 

Providing employees with complete travel documentation and itineraries.

Employee Support 

Serving as the primary point of contact for employee travel queries and requests. 

Providing guidance on travel options, routes, and schedules. 

Assisting with last-minute changes, cancellations, and travel disruptions. 

Vendor & Booking Management 

Managing bookings through corporate travel platforms and preferred suppliers. 

Maintaining relationships with travel management companies, airlines, hotels, and other vendors. 

Ensuring negotiated corporate rates and preferred vendor agreements are utilised.

Compliance & Cost Control 

Ensuring all travel complies with company travel policies and budget guidelines. 

Identify cost-effective travel options while maintaining traveller convenience. 

Support expense reconciliation and reporting related to travel spend. 

Reporting & Administration 

Tracking travel data, costs and booking trends. 

Providing reports on travel activity and spend. 

Supporting updates to company travel policies and guidelines. 

Supporting traveller safety by ensuring compliance with corporate duty-of-care requirements. 

Assisting in coordinating travel support during emergencies. 

Required Skills & Experience 

1+ years experience in corporate travel management or travel agency operations 

Experience coordinating international business travel 

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities 

Ability to manage high volumes of travel requests.

Strong communication skills

Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, with the ability to present ideas clearly, and build trusted relationships at all levels.

Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in financial services, fintech, or technology companies 

Knowledge of visa requirements and international travel regulations 

Experience working with travel policy compliance and expense management tools 

IATA or travel industry certification (preferred but not required) 

How to apply

Submit a CV and cover letter to the Corporate Travel Specialist role on the Options Career Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/.
On your CV, please include a section on your hobbies and interests.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can make an impact at Options Technology!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]