Corporate and Financial Communications Lead Berlin

About the opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned and experienced Corporate Communications expert with experience in financial communications to join N26’s global PR and Communications team based out of Berlin.

In this role, you will report to the VP of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, and will work closely with a team of international communications experts to help drive awareness and trust for N26 to build value for the brand and company as we continue to accelerate our growth trajectory.

In this role, you will:

• Work as an integral part of a communications team responsible for internal and external communications as well as government and public affairs to our most important stakeholders and audiences.
• Build and execute a financial communications strategy, and deliver corporate communications initiatives and business milestone announcements for N26.
• Work closely with our founders, leadership and senior stakeholders on compliance and regulatory topics.
• Oversee responses to media queries from both global and German press on key company topics.
• Draft key financial communication announcements including annual financial updates in close collaboration with our finance and investor relations teams.
• Collaborate closely with our corporate communications, crisis and reputation and internal communications team to align approaches and messaging for key announcements.
• Lead our communications approach on strategic corporate topics for our business, working closely with our broader communications team and local market specialists to ensure clear and effective communication with media and investors.
• Define the key messages on sensitive or strategic topics as part of a coherent global growth narrative.
• Coordinate the cross-functional development of all press releases and media responses on those topics in both English and German.

What you need to be successful:

Background:

• 8+ years of PR experience in-house or at an agency, with a strong focus on financial communications or investor relations.
• Experience working at a fast-paced, dynamic company with an international presence in Europe or beyond.
• Experience in financial communications for both VC-funded and listed companies – IPO experience preferred.

Skills:

• Proven track record of having built up strong and respected relationships with press/reporters/media in Germany.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder manager able to influence and advise across multiple business lines.
• Proactive self-starter and collaborative team player with experience working with multiple business functions to deliver aligned and clear communication.
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage ambiguity as priorities change.
• Excellent writing skills in English and German: a breadth of writing styles for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and be able to deal with ambiguity and handle sensitive situations.
• Adaptable and flexible team player that is quick to assess and adjust to change with a solutions-minded approach.
• You keep calm under pressure and take complete ownership of your tasks from start to finish.

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 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 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. Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.

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