Senior Manager - Regulatory Project Management

About the role

About the opportunity

N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it is how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use. We have eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees to deliver an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Empowering people to live and bank their way is our daily inspiration and the core driver of our work.

Founded in 2013, N26 now serves more than 8 million customers across 24 markets. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities, including Vienna and Barcelona, and we are a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the secure execution and seamless coordination of high-priority regulatory projects at N26.

In this role, you will

Define and lead the bank's regulatory project portfolio. You will oversee the end-to-end management, design, and execution of multiple high-impact projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to our exacting standards.

Lead, manage, and support a dedicated team of Regulatory Project Managers. You will foster an inclusive, high-performing environment by setting clear goals, providing continuous mentorship, and conducting rigorous performance reviews.

Take full responsibility for the team's strategic direction. You will report directly to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors on project statuses, strategic risks, and milestone achievements.

Lead structured problem-solving sessions for key company issues. You will analyze highly complex organizational and regulatory problems, identify root causes, and make swift, informed decisions to mitigate systemic risks.

Collaborate closely with C-level leadership to ensure absolute strategic alignment across the organization. You will serve as the definitive, central point of connection for both internal and external stakeholders.

Ship controlled releases that balance speed, governance, and the bank's standards for reliability and integrity. You will coordinate handoffs between intake, build, and partners to maintain momentum and visibility across initiatives.

Support continuous improvement of frameworks so processes remain fit for purpose amid shifting regulations.

Requirements

You hold a Master's degree in a technical or analytical field such as business, law, or finance.

You bring 10+ years of experience in financial services project delivery, including 3 to 5 years leading people and departments.

You manage departmental budgets and optimize resources across high-impact, competing regulatory programs.

You communicate fluently in English and deliver executive-level presentations with clarity and persuasion.

Nice to have

No specific additional qualifications have been specified.

Skills & tools

Mastery of frameworks such as Lean Six Sigma and the 5 Whys to diagnose operational and compliance failures and implement permanent fixes.

The capability to dynamically shift human capital, budget, and tech bandwidth across multiple massive projects as regulatory priorities evolve.

The ability to command a room at the Board or C-suite level, translating technical and legal blockers into clear, commercial risk choices.

Practical notes

What's in it for you

Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's most talked-about disruptors. Employee benefits include a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness and 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. You will also receive an additional day of annual leave for each year of service. Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and access to current technologies while working with a friendly team of peers from diverse nationalities, experiences, and backgrounds. A relocation package with visa support is available for those who need it.