Rewards Senior Manager
About the opportunity
Hi, I’m 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 doesn't just manage cycles but architectures the very frameworks that drive our 1,600+ N26ers to excel.
Why is this role exciting and why should you apply?
You will be my right hand in the Rewards space. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it’s 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: You’ll 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 N26’s 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 you’ll 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 CPO’s Chief of Staff.
- Final Conversation: Also with me, to answer any open questions.
- Meeting the Rewards team: Brief informal conversation with the team.
What’s in it for you:
- 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.
- 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 today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s 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.
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. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to candidate.exp@n26.com.
Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.