Introduction

About the opportunity

Are you ready for your next career step? We are seeking a

Senior Manager - Business Continuity Management

to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to ensure resilience at a cutting edge technology-driven bank. You will take full ownership for various non-financial risk topics and work across functions, products, and markets to assess, control, and report non-financial risks N26 is exposed to.

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.

In this role you will

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Business Continuity Management and Crisis Management framework across all operations
• Define BCM strategy, policies, procedures, methodology, and standards in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, MaRisk) and industry best practices
• Collaborate with the 1st Line of Defense (LoD) as it performs its BCM duties including the identification and management of risks and controls
• Manage complex business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to identify critical business functions and dependencies
• Lead the implementation and integration of a new BCM tool and mass notification system to enhance planning, response, and communication capabilities
• Create training and awareness plans across the organization to build a strong resilience culture
• Highlight potential gaps and risks to senior leaders, the board, and committees with supporting KPIs on readiness, outcomes, and emerging risks
• Plan, manage and conduct regular continuity testing (table-top exercises, simulations, recovery drills) and track the remediation of gaps by the 1st LoD
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments in operational resilience and adapt frameworks accordingly
• Manage and coordinate tasks within the BCM team

Background

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Resilience, BCM, Business Administration, or other relevant areas
• 5+ years of professional experience in Business Continue Management/Crisis Management (may include, ICT Risk, Third Party Risk Management) gained in banking/financial services or in a consulting firm

Skills

• Sound knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT, DORA) and common industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301)
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, creativity, critical thinking, as well as ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Excellent communication skills both on technical and on managerial level
• Sound knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and common industry standards
• Track record in project delivery
• An entrepreneurial vision, an autonomous attitude, and a ‘get things done’ approach
• Hands-on approach and eagerness to tackle new topics while demonstrating a quick grasp in conceptual project work and strategic thinking
• Fluency in English is required, German is a plus

Traits

• Strong topic ownership and bias for action
• Critical thinking and drive to improve the status quo
• Passion for risk management, internal controls, and complex problem-solving
• Both attention to details and strong conceptual thinking
• Flexibility in a fast-changing and agile environment
• Actively help yourself and the team to be successful
• Will to continuously learn and act upon direct feedback

We offer

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.

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.

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