Rewards Senior Manager
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Job Summary
About the opportunity
Hi Im Sabri the Director of Rewards & People Analytics.
I am looking for a Senior Manager of Rewards to join our People Team at N26. This is a high-impact strategic partner role designed for an expert who doesnt just manage cycles but architectures the very frameworks that drive our 1600 N26ers to excel.
Why is this role exciting and why should you apply
You will be my right hand in the Rewards space. This isnt just about spreadsheets; its about Influence Governance and Impact.
- Direct Impact: You will operationalize our new Rewards Philosophy across Europe ensuring our investment in people creates real business value.
- Strategic Scope: From Executive Compensation to complex Works Council negotiations you will navigate the highest levels of organizational complexity.
- High Visibility: Youll be a key partner in supporting the preparation for Remuneration Committees (RemCo) and Board interactions ensuring N26 remains a compliant top-tier employer.
In the role you will:
- Drive the Rewards Evolution: Land and implement our newly launched Rewards Philosophy turning strategy into a lived reality for every employee.
- Architect Variable Comp: Lead our Equity (ESOP) and Cash Bonus programs ensuring our incentive structures are competitive and aligned with N26s growth.
- Execute with Precision: Own the end-to-end Salary Review and Promotion cycles bringing simplicity and clarity to what can often be complex processes.
- Master the Market: Lead our benchmarking and salary band design to ensure we win the talent war in the fintech space.
- Navigate Governance: Be the point of contact for internal/external audits and a key driver in RemCo preparations acting as a trusted advisor on regulatory compliance.
- Partner for Progress: Collaborate with Works Councils and Internal Communications to ensure our Rewards story is told with integrity and transparency.
What youll need to be successful:
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years in Rewards with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
- Strategic Mindset: You are a forward-thinking leader who anticipates market shifts and can pivot strategies in a dynamic environment.
- Operational Excellence: You operate with structure and discipline holding yourself and others to high standards of quality and pace.
- Emotional Intelligence: You lead building trust across all levels and collaborating effectively with Works Councils and global teams.
- Adaptability: You thrive in ambiguity and are ready to own 1-2 direct reports as the team scales coaching them toward high performance.
Interview process:
- Screening: Conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
- Technical Deep Dive: Interview with me.
- The Case Study: A take-home challenge reflecting a real Rewards business scenario.
- Panel Interview: Presentation and discussion with the Head of TA Director of Rewards & PA and our CPOs Chief of Staff.
- Final Conversation: Also with me to answer any open questions.
- Meeting the Rewards team: Brief informal conversation with the team.
Whats in it for you:
- 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 life experiences and family statuses.
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.
Who we are
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.
Sounds good Apply now for this position.
Equal Opportunities:
We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential.
We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds cultures genders sexual orientations abilities neurodiversities and ages. Were committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected free from harassment and discrimination. If theres anything you need to make the application process work for you please let us know by reaching out to .
Visit our website to learn more about Diversity Equity & Inclusion at N26.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Program Management
- FDA Regulations
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Clinical Development
- Data Management
- Quality Systems
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- GLP
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
About Company
It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation of everything we built together, that we made the tough decision to sharpen our focus on our European business.
