Spain Internal Audit Manager – Risk & Compliance

N26 Inc.; Madrid (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home budget

Fitness and wellness discounts

Language apps access

Public transportation discounts

Premium bank account subscription

Relocation package with visa support

Job summary

N26 Inc. is seeking an experienced internal auditor to execute risk-based audits across the group with a Spain-focused regulatory lens.

You will define the annual audit plan, lead full audit cycles, prepare detailed audit reports, and ensure findings are addressed on time while upholding independence and industry standards. You will mentor junior staff, liaise with external regulators, and contribute to strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as internal auditor in an international company in a regulated environment, preferably in a bank or other financial institution or for an audit company.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, digital product development, and data-driven audit techniques is a plus.
• Experience in liaising with External Regulators and Supervisory Body

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct all business internal audit activities within the N26 group, including external contractors and the specific regulatory and business landscape of Spain
• Prepare and where necessary lead the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over business operations' effectiveness, reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Ensure the execution of the annual and multi-year audit plan with Focus on N26's Spanish Branch
• Prepare the Internal Audit reports
• Support the development of a comprehensive risk-based annual audit plan for business functions, including product, customer operations, sales, marketing, and partnerships
• Supervise and review the audit work of junior team members
• Prepare the internal audit reports as per requirements with strong focus on attention to details of specific boundaries of the audit/s defined scope
• Monitor in an appropriate form whether the findings identified during the audit are remedied within the specified timeframe
• Participate in key projects, while guarding independence, avoiding conflicts of interest and maintain internal audit policies and procedures
• Performing work in accordance with established professional and regulatory standards

Skills

Audit tools

Data analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional comms

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

N26 Inc. is seeking an experienced internal auditor to execute risk-based audits across the group with a Spain-focused regulatory lens.

You will define the annual audit plan, lead full audit cycles, prepare detailed audit reports, and ensure findings are addressed on time while upholding independence and industry standards. You will mentor junior staff, liaise with external regulators, and contribute to strategic projects.