Description

N26 is hiring an ICT Governance Senior Manager to own the strategy, execution, and evolution of ICT governance within the CISO Office (second line of defense), including oversight of firewall governance. The role owns the ICT and information security governance documentation framework and the Target Measure Catalogue, ensuring controls map to regulations such as MaRisk, DORA, the AI Act, CRA, and PSD3, plus ISO 27001 and NIST. It acts as the primary escalation point for audit findings and regulatory reviews and leads and develops a team of governance and firewall governance professionals. It is a full-time role in Berlin requiring English and German.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in ICT/information security governance, risk management, or compliance, ideally in banking or financial services, including leading or developing others
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (MaRisk, DORA, AI Act, CRA, PSD3) and international standards (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, COBIT)
  • Working understanding of network and perimeter security governance (firewall management, segmentation, second-line assurance)
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management across first and second line functions
  • Fluency in English and German

Languages

English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Competitive personal development budget
Work-from-home budget
Discounts on fitness and wellness memberships, language apps, and public transportation
Premium N26 bank account subscription, plus subscriptions for friends and family
Additional day of annual leave for each year of service
High degree of autonomy and access to cutting-edge technologies
Relocation package with visa support

📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
ℹ️

About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
🌤️

Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
🏞️

Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
💰

Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Europe's leading mobile-first digital bank (neobank) with a full German banking license from BaFin, serving ~8 million customers across 24 European markets. Offers fee-free and premium bank accounts, Mastercard debit cards, savings, investments (stocks, ETFs, crypto), insurance, personal loans, and joint accounts — all through a single mobile app. Founded in 2013, the company reached a peak valuation of $9 billion and achieved its first quarterly profit in Q3 2024.

Visa sponsorship available
Relocation support provided
€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.