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**Associate - Business Continuity Management | N26, Berlin** - **Key Responsibilities:** Support BIA planning/conduct, BCP development, continuity testing, DORA compliance, vendor management. Collaborate cross-functionally, adapt frameworks, and contribute to regulatory assessments. - **Required Skills & Experience:** - Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field (e.g., BCM, Business Admin) + 2+ years of experience in banking/financial services or consulting, including risk management. - Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT, DORA), industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301), and relevant tools. - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proactive mindset, hands-on approach, and English fluency (German a plus). - **Grow with N26:** Join a digital disruptor, receive a personal development budget, work-from-home budget, discounts, and language learning support. Enjoy flexible vacation, premium N26 account, and an inclusive, diverse team. Visa support available.

Compensation: Not specified
City: Berlin
Country: Germany

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Associate - Business Continuity Management

Department:Risk

Location:Berlin

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About the opportunity

We are seeking a Business Continuity Management Associate to join our Outsourcing & Business Continuity Management team. Our team strengthens operational resilience by managing risk, conducting impact analyses, and supporting regulatory readiness. We value ownership, collaboration, and proactive communication, empowering team members to lead projects and drive improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to build on a strong foundation and develop expertise in business continuity and outsourcing management. We are committed to your growth and will provide training on our tools and processes. As part of our growing team, you will take ownership of key activities such as BIAs and vendor management while gaining exposure to high-impact initiatives, including DORA compliance.

In this role, you will:

Support the planning and conducting of business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to identify critical business functions and dependencies
Support the 1LoD in framing and developing Business Continuity Plans
Support the planning and follow through of regular continuity testing (table-top exercises, simulations, recovery drills) and track remediation of gaps by the 1st LoD
Support the operational resilience agenda including third-party / ICT dependency risk and DORA compliance
Support resilience assessments of critical third-party and outsourced service providers, including key dependencies, concentration risks, and substitution planning
Support the integration of BCM into the broader CIFS risk framework, ensuring alignment with Operational Risk, Third Party Risk Management, and ICT Risk
Monitor regulatory and industry developments in operational resilience and adapt frameworks accordingly

What you need to be successful:

Background

Bachelors or Masters degree in Resilience, BCM, Business Administration, Risk Management, or other relevant areas in Business Continuity Management / Crisis Management / Operational Resilience / IT Contingency / Risk Management
2+ years of professional experience may include ICT Risk and Third Party Risk Management) gained in banking / financial services or consulting

Skills

Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT, DORA) and common industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301)
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, creativity, critical thinking, as well as the ability to identify problems and propose practical solutions
Excellent communication skills
Good understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and common industry standards
A proactive mindset, autonomous attitude, and a strong get things done approach
Hands-on approach and eagerness to tackle new topics, while demonstrating a quick grasp in conceptual project work and operational resilience topics
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable controls and processes
Fluency in English is required, German is a plus

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, experiences, and backgrounds.
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. We've 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 1,500-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! Discover more about Diversity & Inclusion at N26: https://n26.com/en-eu/diversity-and-inclusion

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