Head of Business Internal Audit

N26 Inc.; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 169,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

N26 is seeking a Head of Business Internal Audit to serve as a trusted advisor to our Management Board. You will champion operational excellence, safeguard the organization, and have access across all departments to evaluate and elevate risk management and internal controls.

You will create and execute a comprehensive risk-based audit plan, report findings to operational units, and coordinate both internal and external audit activities, ensuring independence and timely remediation.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in business, law or related field.
• At least 10 years working experience as an Internal Auditor or in a Compliance Role doing audit and compliance work at an international company in a regulated environment, preferably in a bank, other financial institution, or audit company.
• High degree of process understanding.
• Profound knowledge in the areas of online banking and retail products.
• Very good insight into Banking laws and requirements.
• Willingness to become acquainted with local specific Banking laws, standard banking requirements, as well as banking IT-Systems.
• Fluency in English and German, verbal and written (any other European language is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Audit all N26 SE Business activities and processes, including those outsourced, at appropriate intervals (generally within three years).
• Collaborate strongly with other audit teams and manage joint audits.
• Coordinate Business internal audit activities of N26 SE and N26 Bank SE (including external contractors) in consultation with Audit Management.
• Create a comprehensive risk-oriented audit plan, updated annually.
• Communicate Business audit results to operational units, and prepare and review written reports on each audit.
• Support audit management on their duties and monitor whether audit findings are remedied within specified timeframes.
• Be involved in key projects, while guarding independence and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Stay informed of management board instructions, decisions, and material amendments to the risk management system relevant to the audit function.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Fluent English & German

Education

Degree in business, law or related field

Job description

About the opportunity

We are seeking someone to step into a pivotal leadership role a Head of Business Internal Audit, where you will serve as a vital, trusted advisor directly to our Management Board. In this highly visible position, you will champion operational excellence and safeguard the organization s future. Empowered with unparalleled access across all departments and systems, you will have the complete autonomy to evaluate, challenge, and elevate our risk management and internal controls. If you are a strategic thinker who thrives on driving transparency and impactful change from the top down, this is your opportunity to shape the resilient foundation of our entire organisation.

In this role, you will:

• Audit all N26 SE Business activities and processes, including those outsourced, at appropriate intervals (generally within three years).
• Collaborate strongly with other audit teams and manage joint audits.
• Coordinate Business internal audit activities of N26 SE and N26 Bank SE (including external contractors) in consultation with Audit Management.
• Create a comprehensive risk-oriented audit plan, updated annually.
• Communicate Business audit results to operational units, and prepare and review written reports on each audit.
• Support audit management on their duties and monitor whether audit findings are remedied within specified timeframes.
• Be involved in key projects, while guarding independence and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Stay informed of management board instructions, decisions, and material amendments to the risk management system relevant to the audit function.

What you need to be successful:

• Successfully completed degree in business, law or related field.
• At least 10 years working experience as an Internal Auditor or in a Compliance Role doing audit and compliance work at an international company in a regulated environment, preferably in a bank, other financial institution, or audit company.
• High degree of process understanding.
• Profound knowledge in the areas of online banking and retail products.
• Very good insight into Banking laws and requirements.
• Willingness to become acquainted with local specific Banking laws, standard banking requirements, as well as banking IT-Systems.
• Fluency in English and German, verbal and written (any other European language is a plus).

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.

Do you see yourself thriving in this role? We'd love to see your application even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles!

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