Rewards Senior Manager

About the role

This is a Senior Manager of Rewards position at N26, serving as a strategic partner to the Director of Rewards & People Analytics. You'll architect and implement rewards frameworks for 1,600+ employees across Europe, managing everything from executive compensation to equity programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and driving business value through strategic compensation design.

What you'll do

• Implement and operationalize N26's new Rewards Philosophy across European operations
• Lead Equity (ESOP) and Cash Bonus programs, ensuring competitive incentive structures
• Own end-to-end Salary Review and Promotion cycles
• Conduct market benchmarking and design salary band structures for fintech talent competition
• Manage governance requirements including internal/external audits and RemCo preparations
• Collaborate with Works Councils and Internal Communications on rewards transparency
• Support Executive Compensation and complex Works Council negotiations

What you'll need

• Minimum 5+ years experience in Rewards with proven track record influencing senior stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with ability to anticipate market shifts and pivot strategies
• Operational excellence with structured, disciplined approach to quality and pace
• Strong emotional intelligence for building trust across all organizational levels
• Experience collaborating with Works Councils and global teams
• Adaptability to thrive in ambiguous environments
• Leadership capability to manage 1-2 direct reports as team scales

What they offer

• Competitive personal development budget and work from home budget
• Premium N26 subscription plus subscriptions for friends and family
• Additional annual leave day for each year of service
• Fitness, wellness, language apps, and public transportation discounts
• High degree of autonomy with cutting-edge technologies
• Relocation package with visa support if needed