Senior Executive Associate, Corporate Governance

About the opportunity

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 more than 8 million customers in 24 markets.

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.

We are looking for a Senior Executive Associate, Corporate Governance to be responsible for the organisation, preparation and documentation of Management Board committee meetings as well as the creation and updating of procedures, processes, and corporate governance topics and the implementation of new rules and regulations.

The Senior Executive Associate, Corporate Governance will partner with the Corporate Legal team, Compliance, Finance, & Risk Management teams and the Executive Office team (especially the executive assistants to the members of the N26 SE Management Board and the members of the Executive Leadership team).

In this role, you will

Objectives

• Ensuring

Compliance: To ensure that committee processes are in compliance with N26’s corporate governance practices and legal requirements, in particular with regards to proper documentation of key decision-making processes.

• Policy Development: To review and update policy and process documentation related to committees
• Stakeholder Management: To regularly engage with key stakeholders to ensure committee processes are adhered to and project timelines are met.

Responsibilities

• Committee Preparation & Stakeholder Management, including quality assurance and the implementation of minimum standards for the preparation of committee meeting material.
• Ensure compliance with the Rules of Procedure of respective committees, and to perform an annual review of the Rules of Procedure to ensure that they are in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct annual assessments of committees’ effectiveness.
• Documentation of committee meetings and ensuring the integrity and appropriate storage of the documents are maintained.
• Regulatory screening of regulation regarding the governance of the Management Board and Supervisory Board, also in view of upcoming strategic projects.
• Facilitate special projects.
• Provide access to internal documentation in the context of internal and external audits in close alignment with the Executive Office and management, also on short notice.
• Participate in and contribute to team meetings, including facilitation of any follow-up action items.
• Review submissions to the N26 management and assess and edit for clarity, style, purpose or objective, and desired outcomes.
• Be responsible for uploading material to the meeting management tool.
• Update business processes in the process landscape tool.
• Manage approvals via the document signature tool.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders for requests relating to corporate governance practices
• Contribute to the content of the annual reports.
• Support with facilitating the documentation required for the induction of new Supervisory Board and Management Board members.
• Maintain the deputy regulations registers for N26 SE and N26 Bank SE

What you need to be successful

• University degree in the area of finance, law or business administration.
• More than 5 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry, dynamic and fast-paced environments are preferred.
• Previous experience with supporting Senior Managers or Leaders would be a plus.
• Project management experience would be beneficial. Previous experience in organising an annual general meeting would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English. A strong level of German would be a plus.
• You work at a fast pace, while still delivering high quality.
• Experience in working in a regulated environment, knowledge of German banking regulation and corporate governance topics.

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, 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.

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 & Inclusion at N26

https://n26. com/en-eu/diversity-and-inclusion