Business Strategy Associate Lending

We are seeking a highly driven Business Strategy Associate to join our Lending team in Berlin or Barcelona.

You will work in the Financial Empowerment domain. Our goal is to empower everyone to achieve financial freedom and unlock their potential for a better life by providing N26 users with access to the money they need to achieve their life objectives whether today (deposits or borrowing) or tomorrow (saving and investing).

Here you will have the unique opportunity to work at one of Europes most exciting Fintechs and contribute to our growth and expansion in a cross-functional team. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of product initiatives through project management external partner management and ensuring maximum performance of our different Lending products using data analysis and KPI tracking. You will work on complex projects such as launching new product features while driving business strategy and operational change.

• Lead high-impact Lending initiatives end-to-end from strategic design through to execution and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the definition and execution of strategic priorities for both the team and the overall Lending segment.
• Build data-driven business cases to evaluate the impact and feasibility of strategic initiatives and new products including SQL deep dives and budget building.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of N26 Lending products utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis for continuous optimization.
• Analyze business performance to identify opportunities for growth optimization and innovation.
• Monitor product and project performance using data and insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Develop deep expertise in the Lending segment including its business KPIs infrastructure and operational processes.
• Act as the central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders including Product & Tech Legal & Compliance Customer Operations Banking Operations Marketing and external partners.

Background:

• 4 years of prior experience in financial servicesfintech/banking investment banking or startups. Direct experience in the credit field is a big plus.
• Bachelors degree in a quantitative or business field (Finance Economics Mathematics etc.) from a top-tier university.
• Proven track record of leading large cross-functional projects end-to-end and managing senior stakeholders.
• Established experience in vendor management contract negotiation and partner performance evaluation.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel and SQL skills are mandatoryability to independently source data and derive actionable insights.
• Ability to build complex business cases and conduct deep-dive research into market and competitor trends.
• Outstanding storytelling and visualization skills with high proficiency in presentation software.
• Highly organized with the ability to navigate shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europes 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 backgrounds.
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

N26 has reimagined banking for todays digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and its how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.

Weve eliminated physical branches paperwork and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.

We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe including Vienna and Barcelona and a 1500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Do you see yourself thriving in this role Wed love to see your application even if you dont meet 100% of the criteria. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles!

Equal opportunities for all

At N26 we believe our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring. We strive to build diverse teams that drive innovation and business success. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all genders cultures sexual orientations abilities neurodiversities and ages.

We are committed to providing an excellent and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodations to make this process work for you please let us know. Were here to support you!

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