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As part of the Banking Operations group be the operational anchor for Claims handling one of N26’s strategically critical markets: Germany. You will be responsible for delivery across all operational end-to-end Claims processes, ensuring regulatory and compliance standards are met, and driving continuous improvements that materially improve customer outcomes and lower operational risk. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will both manage people and own the operational agenda for complex and edge-case work streams in close partnership with stakeholders such as Product, Legal and our Customer Service and Experience teams.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, organise and develop a high-performing Claims team focused on the German market, setting priorities, allocating capacity and removing blockers
Own end-to-end Claims processes and governance: compliance, risk controls, audit readiness and up-to-date internal documentation
Define and track team KPIs / OKRs with Banking Operations leadership to measure operational readiness, quality and performance
Oversee handling of complex cases (insolvency, legal requests, edge cases), ensuring correct escalation, remediation and compliance with applicable law and internal policy
Manage relationships with outsourcing partners and external service providers
including design and deliver training, coach partners on complex case handling
Partner cross-functionally to design and implement process changes that improve customer experience and reduce risk
Lead incident analysis and root-cause investigations
propose and drive actionable, measurable workarounds and long-term fixes
Maintain and continuously improve internal documentation and playbooks to minimise audit findings and operational friction
Coach and develop team members by providing clear feedback, career direction and ensure the team operates within agreed decision boundaries
Drive standardisation and scale: identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks and raise overall service quality
Requirements:
Proven experience in operations, service delivery or similar functions, with direct experience managing teams that handle complex operational cases
Demonstrated people leadership where you’ve led specialists across different disciplines, given context and alignment, and empowered team members to work directly with stakeholders
Strong track record in process governance, regulatory controls and audit readiness. Experience with outsourcing/vendor management is highly desirable
Structured, project-oriented way of working with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines concurrently. Project management experience is a plus
Professional banking qualification or degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Excellent analytical mindset with the ability to use data for prioritisation and decision making
Deep attention to detail while keeping a clear view of the broader operational and business context
Fluent written and spoken German and English (German is essential for this role). Any other European language is a bonus
Confident stakeholder communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across functions
Nice to have:
Any other European language is a bonus
Project management experience is a plus
What we offer:
Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s 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
Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. 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