About the Opportunity
Join us as a Junior IT Risk Assessment Officer, where you’ll be an essential part of our Information Risk Management (IRM) team, guiding N26 through the evolving world of IT Compliance. We’re setting the standard for innovation and excellence in FinTech compliance, embedding compliance into N26’s culture to ensure that every control, policy, and risk assessment strengthens our position as a leader in the industry. As part of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of building a compliance culture that’s innovative, scalable, and seamlessly integrated into our operations, making compliance a key driver of N26’s competitive advantage.
In this Role, You Will:
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Contribute to defining and executing our Risk Management & Reporting strategy, with a focus on Information Security.
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Conduct ICT Risk Assessments on third-party tools and services, supporting N26’s secure and compliant global operations.
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Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Security Engineers, and third-party vendors to integrate risk assessments into daily workflows.
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Provide technical oversight on ICT risks, continuously improving the quality and relevance of our controls.
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Perform quality reviews to ensure adherence to standards and enhance our control environment.
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Support audits, coordinating actions and evidence gathering to ensure readiness and transparency.
What You Need to Be Successful:
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A solid understanding of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT).
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An action-oriented mindset, with a drive to bring compliance into daily operations.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both peers and stakeholders at all levels.
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Experience in dynamic, technology-driven environments or a fast-paced business like a startup is a plus.
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Familiarity with SOC reports, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or related standards is beneficial, especially in a financial services context.
Skills:
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Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
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An analytical approach to documentation, process evaluation, and security assessments.
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Strong English language skills; German is a plus.
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A hands-on mentality, eager to suggest and implement process improvements.
What’s in it for you:
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Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
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Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
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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.
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Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
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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.
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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 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.
Equal Opportunities:
We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they 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. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to [email protected].
Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.