Head of Business Internal Audit

We are seeking a Head of Business Internal Audit to lead and oversee all business internal audit activities across N26 SE and N26 Bank SE. Our Internal Audit team provides independent, objective assurance to improve and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. We believe in a risk-oriented and process-independent audit approach to strengthen the overall governance framework of our organization. This is a high-impact role leadership offering the opportunity to shape audit strategy, manage a skilled team, and ensure regulatory alignment across 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. 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.

About the opportunity In this role, you will: Lead and manage the Business Internal Audit team, ensuring effective and continuous development.

Collaborate close with other audit teams and coordinate audits across departments.

Oversee activities and coordinate all business internal audit of N26 SE and N26 Bank SE, including engagement with external contractors.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk-based audit plan, updated annually in line with organizational and regulatory needs.

Conduct audits across all N26 SE business processes, including outsourced services, typically within a three-year cycle.

Prepare and review written audit reports, clearly identifying findings to operational teams.

Monitor remediation of audit findings within agreed timelines and follow up to ensure completion.

Support audit management in their oversight duties and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Participate in key strategic projects while maintaining independence and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Conduct special audits as needed, at the request of the management board.

What you need to be successful: Background: Successfully completed degree in business, law, or comparable field.

Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Internal Auditor in a regulated international environment, preference in banking, financial services, or auditing firms. Skills: Deep understanding of business processes and strong familiarity with online banking and retail financial products.

In-depth knowledge of German banking laws and regulations, with a willingness to learn additional local banking legal frameworks.

Proficiency in both English and German (any additional European language is a plus).

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders.

High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and independence in executing internal audit duties.

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 automation and access to cutting 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. Equal Opportunities: We recognize that our strength read in our people and the varied perspectives You 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. JOBV1_EN