Manager - Non Financial Risk and Internal Controls

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Manager for Non-Financial Risk & Internal Controls to join our Risk Management team. This is a unique opportunity to drive the non-financial risk management at a cutting edge technology-driven bank. You will take full ownership for various non-financial risk topics and work across functions, products, and markets to assess, control, and report non-financial risks N26 is exposed to.

In this role, you will:

• Continuously develop the non-financial risk framework to ensure operational resilience, process efficiency, and adherence to the latest legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Non-Financial Risk function as a cross-sectional risk governance function across Risk Management, Compliance/Anti-Financial Crime, Information Security Management, Business Continuity Management, Outsourcing, etc. 
• Driving cross functional  alignments to support the creation of a uniform Internal Control System.
• Support the regular and ad hoc risk assessment process, as well as the internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP) by providing input to adverse non-financial risk scenarios.
• Continuously improve  data-driven non-financial risk reporting to provide management and advisory board with actionable insights on N26’s overall risk profile.
• Transform the impact of legal and regulatory requirements for non-financial risks into actionable measures.
• Further manage and drive the processes of risk event reporting.

What you need to be successful:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other relevant areas.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Non-Financial Risk Management (including Business Continuity Risk, ICT Risk, Third Party Risk Management) gained in banking/financial services or in a consulting firm.
• Experience in or sound knowledge of Internal Control Systems and standards applicable to the financial industry.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, creativity, critical thinking, as well as ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Excellent communication skills both on technical and on managerial level.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and common industry standards.
• Track record in project delivery.
• Hands-on approach and eagerness to tackle new topics while demonstrating a quick grasp in conceptual project work and strategic thinking.
• Fluency in English is required, German is a plus.
• Strong topic ownership and bias for action.
• Critical thinking and drive to improve the status quo.
• Passion for risk management, internal controls, and complex problem-solving.
• Both attention to details and strong conceptual thinking.
• Flexibility in a fast-changing and agile environment.

What's in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. 
• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.    
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.  
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses. 
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

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.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

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.