ICT GRC – ICT Compliance Senior Manager

About the opportunity

As an ICT Compliance Senior Manager, you will spearhead the strategy and continuous evolution of N26's IT compliance framework within the 2nd Line of Defense. Serving as a central authority in the CISO Office, you will ensure our digital infrastructure seamlessly aligns with stringent EU and German regulations while linking your team's vision directly to company OKRs. Beyond fostering a high-performing culture of mentorship and empowerment, you will pioneer the use of AI and automation to transform compliance monitoring, control testing, and regulatory reporting into highly scalable, modern processes.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the function-wide IT compliance objective and strategy within the 2nd Line of Defense, establishing an aligned vision across multiple teams and reporting to senior leadership.
• Define, maintain, and continuously elevate the target measure catalogue and ICT compliance roadmap, aligning internal security standards with cutting-edge industry practices and regulatory expectations.
• Lead and direct comprehensive, independent second-line compliance assessments of N26's Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ICT control ecosystem.
• Ensure full, end-to-end adherence to key EU and German regulatory frameworks (e.g., D