Business Audit Senior Manager - Focus Risk Manager

• Support of all business internal audit activities of N26 AG/ N26 Bank AG incl. external Contractors.
• Prepare and where necessary lead the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over business operations’ effectiveness, reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Prepare a comprehensive risk oriented business audit plan, which shall be updated once a year.
• Audit of all N26 AG/ N26 Bank AG activities and processes, including those outsourced at appropriate intervals and of all subsidiaries, as a general rule within three years (if required with a third party service provider).
• Prepare the Internal Audit reports.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and review the audit work of junior team members.
• Preparation of written reports on each audit and submission to the responsible members of the management board.
• Communication of audit results to operational units.

• Monitor in an appropriate form whether the findings identified during the audit are remedied within the specified timeframe.
• Involvement in key projects, while guarding independence and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Perform special audits, e.g. due to deficiencies which have arisen or certain informational requirements, on behalf of the management board.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting to the management board and committees.
• Support in maintaining Internal Audit policies and procedures.
• Act as deputy of the Head of Internal Audit if instructed for a certain period of time.
• If necessary, answers to requests of regulators and supervisory bodies.

• Reviewing the audit framework for financial and non-financial risk audits 
• Participating in the preparation of the annual risk-based audit plan for financial and non-financial risk audits Conducting audits and providing assessments in the area of financial and non-financial risks 
• Providing advice on risk management and recommending risk mitigation measures Following up on audit measures and reviewing the implementation of recommendations 

• The internal audit function shall be granted the complete and unrestricted right to obtain information to enable it to perform its tasks. This right shall be ensured at all times. To this end, the internal audit function shall be promptly provided with the necessary information and access to the necessary documentation, and be given insight into the institution’s activities and processes as well as its IT systems.
• The internal audit function shall be notified of instructions and decisions of the management board that may be of relevance to it. The internal audit function shall be notified in due time of any material amendments of the risk management system.

• Successfully completed degree in mathematics, economics or business administration or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in Risk Controlling, Validation department of a credit institution or in audits of the quantification and validation of financial and non-financial risks (ICAAP/ILAAP)

• Gained at least 7 years working experience as Internal Auditor in an international company in an regulated environment, preferably in a bank or other financial institution or for an audit company.
• High degree of process understanding as well as profound knowledge in the areas of online banking and retail products.
• Very good insight into Banking laws & requirements, and willing to become acquainted with local specific Banking laws, standard banking requirements as well as banking IT-Systems.

• Very good knowledge of German and English (C1). Any other European language is a plus.

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.

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