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Compliance and Prevention Associate (Complaints Management) (Fluent German)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

N26

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Relocation: A relocation package
English: Required
Other languages: German
Experience: 4+ years

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Stated in the ad: “A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.”

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

What You Will Bring

Minimal requirements
- 4+ years of proven experience in compliance controls, assurance, banking operations or complaints management in German financial space,
- full working proficiency in German language.
Background & Experience: professional experience in consulting, assurance functions, financial regulation, banking quality assurance, or audit support.
Functional & Technical Knowledge: Practical understanding of the complaint lifecycle under BaFin MaBeschwer, PSD2, and MaComp standards. Solid working experience with case management and data analysis.
Analytical Depth: Strong capability to conduct root cause investigations, trace data discrepancies across multi-system environments, and produce clear, structured process documentation.

Languages

Languages: Fluent English required as well as professional working proficiency in German.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's most innovative banks 🚀.
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.
Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. 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.

The role

About the Role
We are looking for a Compliance & Prevention Associate to join our Complaints Management & Prevention team on our journey to bring N26 Operations to the next level. Reporting directly to the Complaints Compliance & Prevention Manager, you will serve as the operational engine executing regulatory remediation deliverables, conducting deep-dive Root Cause Analyses (RCA), performing data population reconciliations, and enforcing compliance checks on complaint handling output across all of our markets with focus on Germany.

What you'll do

Remediation Execution: Crucial role in audit findings compliance and remediation, working directly with auditors, remediation teams and management to assure timely delivery of projects and initiatives.
Compliance Maintenance: Draft and update Written Orders (SfOs), Work Instructions, process maps, and operational guidelines to resolve open regulatory action items.
Case-Level RCA Investigations: Perform deep-dive case investigations across different complaints' markets to identify underlying technical, process, or operational root causes rather than surface-level symptoms.
Audit Evidence Compilation: Collect, verify, structure, and archive Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Effectiveness (ToE) evidence packages for internal and external control reviews.
Quality & Output Compliance: Support qualitative and quantitative compliance verification on complaint output, validating SLA calculations, delay communication triggers, and conflict-of-interest checks.

About N26

N26 is a leading digital bank based in Berlin, Germany, offering mobile-first banking services across Europe. Founded in 2013, the company has grown to serve millions of customers in multiple countries, providing current accounts, savings, investments, and lending products entirely through its app. With a strong focus on technology and user experience, N26 operates as a fully licensed bank and is recognized as one of Europe's most prominent fintech companies.

In Spain, N26 has a significant presence, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a team focused on the Spanish market. The company's work culture is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly international, with English as the primary working language. For international professionals, N26 offers an attractive environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge banking technology, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the growth of digital banking in Europe.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2013
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

N26 operates with English as the primary working language, making it accessible for international professionals.
The company offers a relocation package and visa support for employees moving to Spain or Germany.
N26 has a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for growth in engineering, product, and data roles.
The Madrid office is a key hub for the Spanish market, offering roles in engineering, risk, and marketing.
N26 provides a modern, flexible work environment with hybrid working options.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.
Founded in 2013, N26 now has 7 million customers in 24 markets. We employ more than 1,500 employees across 3 office locations in Berlin, Vienna and Barcelona.

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N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

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