Chief of Staff

About the opportunity

We are seeking a

Chief of Staff

to support Maximilian Tayenthal, Founder, Co-CEO & COO of N26 (“co-CEO”). The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted advisor to the co-CEO, supporting strategic initiatives, driving growth, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role involves close collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team and oversight of critical cross-functional projects. From Day 1, you will enhance our productivity by streamlining initiatives, optimizing program management, and aligning departmental objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business management, especially in advising senior executives and coordinating interdepartmental collaboration. This position can be based in Berlin or Vienna.

In this role, you will:

• Support the co-CEO in shaping and executing N26’s strategy by leading key cross-functional projects
• Ensure initiatives align with strategic goals by setting clear objectives, KPIs, and efficient processes
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to provide strategic insights to the co-CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Act as a central point of information, enabling informed decision-making across the organization
• Foster communication and collaboration between the co-CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, Supervisory Board, and external stakeholders
• Prepare internal and external communications that reflect the co-CEO's vision and priorities
• Contribute to financial reporting and budgeting processes
• Coordinate year-end reviews and feedback for the co-CEO’s direct reports
• Work with HR and business teams to identify, hire, and develop future leaders
• Partner with the co-CEO’s EA to ensure smooth office operations, manage schedules, and support meeting preparation and follow-ups

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced growth startup/fintech, VC/PE firm, investment bank, or management consultancy preferred
• Fluent English, fluency in German highly preferred
• Experience working with senior executives (e.g., Founders, CEOs, Managing Directors, or Senior Partners)
• Extensive project management experience with the ability to work independently, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results on time
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record as a successful team leader
• Unquestionable personal integrity, ethics, and trust

Who we are

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use. We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.  We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

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Equal Opportunities:

We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential. We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to candidate.exp@n26.com.  Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.