About N26
N26 provides a digital banking experience and operates a global banking platform. It offers branchless banking, savings, and digital financial services.
Responsibilities
•Support and conduct business internal audits across the N26 group, including audits involving external contractors and the Italian regulatory and business landscape
•Prepare and, where necessary, lead the full audit cycle, including risk and control management over business operations' effectiveness, reliability, and compliance
•Execute the annual and multi-year audit plans, focusing on N26's Italy Branch
•Prepare internal audit reports with close attention to the defined audit scope
•Support the development of a risk-based annual audit plan for business functions, including product, customer operations, sales, marketing, and partnerships
•Supervise and review junior team members' audit work
•Monitor whether audit findings are remedied within the specified timeframe
•Participate in key projects while maintaining independence, avoiding conflicts of interest, and following internal audit policies and procedures
•Perform work in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
Requirements
•Significant experience as an internal auditor in an international company operating in a regulated environment, preferably in a bank, another financial institution, or an audit company
•At least 6 years of experience within the Italian market
•Experience liaising with external regulators and supervisory bodies, such as the Bank of Italy
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
•Strong process understanding and in-depth knowledge of online banking and retail products
•Knowledge of banking laws and requirements, and willingness to learn local banking laws, standard banking requirements, and banking IT systems
•Proficiency in English and Italian
•High integrity, analytical thinking, and independence in internal audit duties
•Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, with attention to detail and a broad perspective
•Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with cross-functional stakeholders
•Proficiency in audit tools, data analytics, and reporting systems
•Deep understanding of operational and financial controls, process optimization, and risk mitigation
•Strong project management, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
Nice to have
•Familiarity with agile methodologies, digital product development, and data-driven audit techniques
•German proficiency
Conditions
•Gross annual salary range: €66.600 — €76.600 EUR; benefits, perks, ESOPs, and other variable components are not included and may apply
•Competitive personal development budget, work-from-home budget, discounts on fitness and wellness memberships, language apps, and public transportation
•Premium subscription to a personal N26 bank account, plus subscriptions for friends and family members
•One additional day of annual leave for each year of service
•Relocation package with visa support for those who need it
•The position is expected to be classified at Impiegati I under the CCNL, depending on the final scope of the role and the candidate's relevant experience
