Strategic Head of Internal Audit & Risk

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

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.