Head of Business Internal Audit
to lead and elevate all business internal audit activities across N26 SE and N26 Bank SE.
Our Internal Audit team plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization by providing independent and objective assurance, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. We follow a risk-oriented, process-independent approach to reinforce our governance framework and support sustainable growth.
This is a high-impact leadership position where you will shape the audit vision, guide a talented team, and drive regulatory alignment within a dynamic, fast-evolving fintech environment.
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.
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.
Lead and manage the Business Internal Audit team, ensuring high-quality audit execution and fostering continuous team development.
Collaborate closely with other audit teams and coordinate joint audits across functions to ensure a holistic audit approach.
Oversee and steer all business internal audit activities across N26 SE and N26 Bank SE, including coordination with external contractors.
Develop, maintain, and annually update a comprehensive risk-based audit plan aligned with business and regulatory priorities.
Conduct audits across all N26 SE business processes. Including outsourced services - typically within a three-year audit cycle.
Prepare and review clear, concise written audit reports, communicating insights and recommendations to relevant teams.
Monitor remediation of audit findings within agreed timelines and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
Support audit management in oversight responsibilities and contribute strategic insights for continuous improvement.
Participate in key strategic projects while maintaining full independence and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Conduct special audits as requested by the management board.
You hold a degree in business, law, or a comparable field, and bring a strong academic foundation to complex audit work.
You have at least 10 years of hands-on experience as a Business Internal Auditor within a regulated international environment - ideally in banking, financial services, or a leading auditing firm - giving you the expertise to navigate a fast-paced and highly regulated fintech landscape.
A deep understanding of end-to-end business processes paired with strong familiarity with online banking and retail financial products.
Solid knowledge of German banking laws and regulations, and the motivation to expand your expertise across additional European regulatory frameworks.
Fluency in English and German, enabling you to communicate effectively across teams and regions (any other European languages are a welcome advantage).
A high level of integrity, analytical strength, and independence - qualities that enable you to deliver sound, objective audit work and drive meaningful improvement.
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. A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.