
Data Protection and Governance Manager
Description
N26 is looking for a Data Protection & Governance Manager to join the Data Protection & Governance team within the CISO Office. The role helps ensure N26 meets its data protection obligations, maintaining continuity of privacy risk coverage and embedding data protection requirements into day-to-day operations. It operationalises data ownership, stewardship, classification, and lifecycle/deletion controls, and maintains the Second Line of Defense privacy risk framework and register for GDPR, DORA, MaRisk, and the EU AI Act. The manager supports the DPO and CISO, designs privacy metrics and executive reporting, and drives execution to close audit findings and manage third-party/vendor risks.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience combining data protection/privacy risk management with data governance (metadata, data quality, stewardship), preferably in banking, fintech, or financial services
- Proven track record building operational/NFR frameworks, risk matrices, and registers covering personal data, privacy, and AI risks
- Solid grasp of core InfoSec intersection points: encryption, access controls, logging, and incident response
- Familiarity with GRC tooling (e.g., ServiceNow) and AI-driven risk reporting
- Degree in Tech, Law, Risk, or equivalent practical experience
- Exceptional documentation, reporting, and communication skills in English
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
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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 for you and for friends and family
Vacation days depending on location, plus an 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
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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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
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About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
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
🎉
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
🏞️
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
💰
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
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Part of Collections
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
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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.