Director of Internal Group Audit

We are seeking a Director of Internal Audit to elevate our internal audit function. In this role, you will conduct risk-oriented and process-independent assessments of the effectiveness and appropriateness of our risk management and internal control systems, as well as the appropriateness of all activities and processes, whether in-house or outsourced.

Primary Responsibilities

Department Management: Oversee the Internal Audit department and the internal audit team.

Activity Coordination: Coordinate all internal audit activities for N26, including those involving external contractors (Audit Executive).

Audit Planning: Develop and annually update a comprehensive, risk-oriented audit plan.

Audit Execution: Conduct audits of all N26 activities and processes, including outsourced ones, at appropriate intervals. Audits of subsidiaries should generally be completed within three years, potentially with the assistance of third-party service providers.

Result Communication: Communicate audit findings to operational units.

Report Preparation: Prepare and submit written reports on each audit to the relevant members of the management board.

Quarterly Reporting: Write and submit quarterly reports on completed audits to the management board and supervisory board.

Frequent Reporting: Regularly update the supervisory board/audit committee.

External Representation: Represent N26 at the CCAG e.V.

Rights, Competence, and Authority: The internal audit function will have complete and unrestricted access to all necessary information, documentation, and IT systems to perform its tasks. This access will be provided promptly. The internal audit function will also be informed of any relevant instructions and decisions from the management board, as well as any material changes to the risk management system.

Experience:

• Auditing Standards: Deep knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards.
• Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience as an Internal Auditor in a comparable role within an international company in a regulated environment, preferably in a bank or other financial institution.
• Regulatory Interaction: Extensive experience in dealing with regulators and authorities is a plus.
• Leadership: At least 4 years of leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing audit teams
• Process Understanding: A deep understanding of processes and expertise in online banking and retail products.
• Legal Insight: Familiarity with banking laws and a willingness to learn local banking laws, standard banking requirements, and banking IT systems.
• Certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant professional certification
• Skills & Traits:
• Language Skills: Excellent proficiency in English, fluency in German highly preferred
• Additional European languages are a plus.
• Practical Approach: A hands-on mentality and a commitment to finding solutions that support customers and the market.
• Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel for audits within the N26 group entities and major service providers.
  

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.