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We invite you to contribute into shaping the future of digital banking in the Complaint Management & Prevention Department – a business unit that connects our customers, market regulators and internal stakeholders on the exciting journey of creating compliant and seamless services that our Users love. As a Complaints Market Manager (German Market), you will be based in our Madrid hub and play a key role in coordinating the complaints handling process focused on supporting the management of the relevant markets within the scope of the role, as well as driving the collaboration within the authorities relations and audits compliance spaces. You will combine a deep legal understanding of the financial sector with a strong operational execution and a relentless focus on customer outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Co-manage the team of the highly motivated team of associates and analysts, who deliver end‑to‑end handling of customer or authority‑escalated complaints for the German and other relevant markets
Support the other markets teams’ management, ensuring fair, timely and compliant resolutions
Collaborate with the market manager, acting as a primary point of contact for German‑speaking authorities and external dispute resolution bodies, preparing and submitting high‑quality responses and evidence
Support the market management in coordination and preparation audit‑ready documentation for complaints processes in your scope, partnering closely with internal audit, Compliance, Legal and Risk teams
Lead and drive cross‑functional initiatives to tackle root causes of complaints, improve processes, and reduce operational and regulatory risk across markets
Provide subject‑matter expertise on German consumer, banking and payments regulations in the context of complaint handling, and support impact assessments for new products and features
Mentor complaints analysts in Madrid, fostering a culture of quality, ownership and continuous improvement in German‑language complaints handling
Monitor KPIs and SLAs for your markets, proactively identifying risks, inefficiencies and trends, and translating them into actionable improvements, particularly in terms of capacity-related risks and planning
Have a substantial degree of autonomy, taking ownership from issue identification to implementation and follow‑up
Requirements:
Fluency in German and English – these are mandatory requirements. Spanish, Italian or French skills are a plus. This role requires either an university degree in law with a solid understanding of German or other European civil, consumer or banking law, or related, or a strong carrier track in the same field. Practical experience in this field is a plus. Several years of relevant experience in complaints handling, legal / regulatory casework, or customer‑facing legal operations in the banking, payments or financial services industry. Experience in working with financial regulators, ombudsman schemes or other public authorities is a strong plus. Strong analytical mindset combined with excellent investigation and writing skills in German
you can independently carry out accurate legal research and translate complex issues into clear customer‑friendly explanations. Demonstrated ability to run and improve operational processes at scale, including identifying root causes, closing control gaps and implementing pragmatic solutions. Hands‑on experience with CRM tools (ideally Salesforce) and process management tools such as Jira and Confluence, or the ability to get up to speed quickly. High sense of ownership, resilience and pragmatism
you use your time effectively, prioritize under strict deadlines and keep a cool head when dealing with sensitive cases. A collaborative mindset – you enjoy working in a motivated, international team while being comfortable taking autonomous decisions within your remit.
Nice to have:
Spanish, Italian or French skills
Practical experience in the field of law or related
Experience in working with financial regulators, ombudsman schemes or other public authorities
Hands-on experience with CRM tools (ideally Salesforce) and process management tools such as Jira and Confluence
What we offer:
Personal development budget
Discounted public transit pass (selected locations)
German language classes
Fitness memberships
Childcare services (selected locations)
N26 premium bank card
Employee loans
Your choice of a Mac or Windows laptop
26 vacation days per year, with an additional day for each year of service – up to 30 days
Relocation package with visa support for those who need it
Opportunity to build your career in vibrant Madrid as part of our new European Centre of Excellence