Manager Business Audit | Spanish Market

About the opportunity

The primary purpose of this role is to execute a risk-based and support the definition of the annual audit plan covering various processes including the specific regulatory and business landscape of Spain. The roles focus includes conducting internal audits across the N26 group, preparing detailed audit reports within defined scopes, and ensuring audit findings are addressed on time. The position also involves contributing to key projects while maintaining independence, avoiding conflicts of interest, and upholding internal audit policies and professional standards.

In this role you will:

Support and conduct all business internal audit activities within the N26 group, including external contractors and the specific regulatory and business landscape of Spain
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
Ensure the execution of the annual and multi-year audit plan with Focus on N26’s Spanish Branch
Prepare the Internal Audit reports
Support the development of a comprehensive risk-based annual audit plan for business functions, including product, customer operations, sales, marketing, and partnerships
Supervise and review the audit work of junior team members
Prepare the internal audit reports as per requirements with strong focus on attention to details of specific boundaries of the audit/s defined scope
Monitor in an appropriate form whether the findings identified during the audit are remedied within the specified timeframe
Participate in key projects, while guarding independence, avoiding conflicts of interest and maintain internal audit policies and procedures
Performing work in accordance with established professional and regulatory standards

Key knowledge and experience

Significant 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
Familiarity with agile methodologies, digital product development, and data-driven audit techniques is a plus
Experience in liaising with the External Regulators and Supervisory Body

Essential requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
High degree of process understanding as well as profound knowledge in the areas of online banking and retail products
Insight into Banking laws and requirements, and willing to become acquainted with local specific Banking laws, standard banking requirements as well as banking IT-Systems

Desired personal attributes

Proficiency in English. Spanish and German is a plus
High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and independence in executing internal audit duties
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen to be able to have high attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture

Skills and competencies

Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to engage 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

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 and 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, experiences, and backgrounds.
A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are
N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower a 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.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.
Do you see yourself thriving in this role? We’d love to see your application even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles!

Equal opportunities for all
At N26, we believe our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring. We strive to build diverse teams that drive innovation and business success. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all genders, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages.
We are committed to providing an excellent and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodations to make this process work for you, please let us know. We’re here to support you!
Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at N26: a https://n26.com/en-eu/diversity-and-inclusion