Manager Banking Compliance

About the role

Join the Group Compliance - Banking Compliance team as Manager - Banking Compliance to be at the forefront of developing the Compliance Management System for N26. You will lead compliance innovation while ensuring operational activities meet and exceed regulatory standards, managing the Compliance Risk Management Lifecycle in accordance with MaRisk AT 4.4.2.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of a robust second-line Regulatory Compliance framework in accordance with the requirements of MaRisk AT 4.4.2., including horizon scanning, risk assessments, control activities and reporting.
• Conduct compliance assessments on a broad range of regulatory topics and for a variety of material business initiatives across N26.
• Play a key role in delivering on regulatory initiatives of the compliance roadmap including the enhancement of the customer protection framework as well as the compliance culture and awareness program.
• Support the compliance management of the branches of the bank, pursuing group-wide standards for an effective alignment and leveraging synergies in joint initiatives.
• Become a trusted advisor for First Line business units and other key stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A reputable compliance certification (e.g. Certified Compliance Professional, ICA Diploma in Compliance, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in Compliance, Audit or Risk Management, ideally in Banking or Payments within an international environment.
• Very good knowledge of applicable European and German laws and regulations (e.g. CRR / CRD, KWG, MaRisk, PSD2).
• Deep understanding of the Three Lines of Defense model and hands-on experience in Compliance Risk Management.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking with ability to work through ambiguity and draw well-reasoned conclusions from complex regulatory material.
• Great communicator able to dissect complex regulatory requirements and tailor them into clear, impactful insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English (German is a plus).

What they offer

• Competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, and discounts to fitness & wellness memberships
• Premium N26 bank account subscription and subscriptions for friends and family members
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service
• High degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies
• Relocation package with visa support