Senior Associate Audit & Operations

About the opportunity The Audit Operations function is responsible for the operational policy and support processes of Internal Audit. This role ensures that reporting, data analytics, audit tools, and the organisational framework of the audit function are operated efficiently and continuously developed. The objective is to support the auditing function through a structured data foundation, reliable reporting, and a stable system landscape, while ensuring transparency regarding audit activities and findings. In this role, you will: Audit Governance & Methodology: Support the operational framework of the Internal Audit function, including methodologies, operational standards, and supporting governance processes. Audit Quality Assurance: Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program in Internal audit. Audit Reporting: Support to prepare the internal audit reports, and assist in consolidating quarterly and annual Internal Audit reports for senior management and governance bodies, including analysis of audit coverage, findings, and remediation status. Audit Data Analytics: Develop and perform data analyses to support audit activities, including trend analysis of findings, risk indicators, and remediation progress. Audit Systems Administration: Support the operation and maintenance of the Internal Audit systems landscape, including administration of Audimax and the Jira Audit project. Issue & Findings Monitoring: Monitor in an appropriate form whether the findings identified during the audit are remedied within the specified timeframe. Audit Process Support: Support auditors with operational aspects of the audit lifecycle, including reporting structures, system usage, and data preparation. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with other internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders, IT, and other control functions regarding audit tools and data availability. What you need to be successful: Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience as internal auditor in an international company in an regulated environment, preferably in a bank or other financial institution or for an audit company. High degree of process understanding as well as profound knowledge in the areas of online banking and retail products. Insight into Banking laws & requirements, and willing to become acquainted with local specific Banking laws, standard banking requirements as well as banking IT-Systems. Familiarity with agile methodologies, digital product development, and data-driven audit techniques is a plus. Good English and German language skills, or proficiency in English and the local language where the role is located. Skills: Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to engage with cross-functional stakeholders. Proficiency in audit tools, data analytics, and reporting systems. Understanding of operational and financial controls, process optimization, and risk mitigation. High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and independence in executing internal audit duties. Strong level of organisation and time management abilities. Strong project management and stakeholder management skills. 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