Fraud Prevention Associate

N26; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package with visa support

Personal development budget

Work from home budget

Discounts on fitness & wellness

Job summary

N26 is seeking a Fraud Prevention Associate in Berlin to support the Anti-Financial Crime program. You will help maintain risk lifecycle documentation, prepare initial fraud reports, and coordinate 1LoD controls with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in financial services, with a focus on AFC or fraud prevention, and fluent English and German. A professional FC qualification is a plus; relocation support is available for those who need it.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in financial sector, Anti-Financial Crime or Fraud Prevention.
• Professional Financial Crime qualification (ICA, ACAMS) is a plus.
• Fluency in English & German (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Financial Crime Prevention Risk Life Cycle by documenting governance, policies, risk assessments, and control frameworks.
• Prepare data and initial drafts for reporting, track fraud volumes and KRIs including risk appetite.
• Organize and minute Fraud Risk committee meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and distribute training materials and awareness initiatives.
• Perform routine data collection to support 1LoD controls and cross-functional projects.

Skills

English & German

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Learn new systems

Organized & methodical

Strong communication

Proactive & team player

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Degree in Law / Intl Relations / Business Admin

Job description

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a Fraud Prevention Associate to join our team in Berlin. Your primary focus will be providing foundational support for the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) framework, with an emphasis on internal and external fraud management. In this role, you will assist in gathering data for risk assessments, prepare initial drafts of fraud-related reports, coordinate logistics for risk committees, and help execute and document first-line of defense (1LoD) controls.

In this role, you will:

Supporting the team in maintaining the Financial Crime Prevention Risk Life Cycle by documenting Governance and Policies, Risk Assessments, and Control Frameworks.
Preparing data and initial drafts for reporting duties, including tracking Fraud volumes, related KRIs including the risk appetite.
Assisting with the logistical organization and minute-taking for Fraud Risk committees for internal (and external) stakeholders.
Helping to organize and distribute training materials and awareness initiatives.
Performing routine data collection to help plan and conduct individual controls on 1LoD activities.
Providing administrative and analytical support in cross-functional projects.

What you need to be successful:

A degree in Law, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
1 to 2 years of professional experience in the financial sector, within Anti-Financial Crime or Fraud Prevention.
Holding a professional Financial Crime qualification from an internationally recognized body (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus.
Fluency in English and German are required (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Solid analytical skills to help identify errors, trends, or anomalies in data.
A high level of attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies in data or procedures.
The ability to quickly grasp new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.
A methodical and organized approach to work, enabling you to support complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication, paired with strong interpersonal skills.
A proactive, pragmatic mindset as a team player who can also work independently on assigned tasks.
A high level of discretion and confidentiality.

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 and 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, experiences, and backgrounds.
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 a 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.

Equal opportunities for all

At N26, we believe our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring. We strive to build diverse teams that drive innovation and business success. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all genders, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages.

We are committed to providing an excellent and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodations to make this process work for you, please let us know. We’re here to support you!

Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at N26: a https://n26.com/en-eu/diversity-and-inclusion