Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Business)

About the opportunity

As N26 expands, the complexity of our regulatory environment grows with us. We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to act as a strategic partner to our Risk & Compliance leadership. In this role, you will manage the full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles, serving as the bridge between the external talent market and our internal business goals.

Your Impact:

• Strategic Advisory: act as a trusted partner to Hiring Managers, providing market insights and talent mapping to ensure we remain competitive.

• Pipeline Generation: proactively build diverse talent pipelines for specialised roles through innovative sourcing methods and networking.

• Process Excellence: rigorous management of our ATS (Greenhouse), ensuring data integrity and using metrics to identify bottlenecks in the hiring process.

• Candidate Advocacy: champion an inclusive and transparent candidate journey, ensuring every applicant receives a world-class experience regardless of the outcome.

• Project Work: contribute to strategic projects that enhance TA efficiency, candidate experience, stakeholder and team effectiveness.

• Coaching: Build capability through coaching hiring managers and mentoring junior team members.
   

What you need to be successful:

You take ownership
You don’t wait for instructions. You look ahead, solve problems before they land, and take real pride in making things run smoothly. You have agency, and it shows.

You’re a sourcing pro
You build multi-platform search strategies. You source, find referrals and can build employer branding campaigns.

You’re AI literate
You use AI as a co-pilot to boost productivity across the hiring lifecycle. This means more time for strategic stakeholder partnerships, meaningful candidate conversations, and making informed decisions that drive hiring quality and efficiency. 

You are confident and articulate
You guide stakeholders at all levels, adapting your communication. You remain calm, solutions-focused under pressure, and are driven to identify and implement improvements (process fixes, feedback follow-up). You build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders across the organisation.

You love data
You don't just report numbers; you use them to influence hiring managers. You know your conversion rates and time-to-fill metrics inside out.

Background
Experience hiring for Risk & Compliance roles in Banking, Financial Services, or Fintech. Agency background or in-house experience in a scaling environment.
English fluency is required. German is a huge plus. 

What’s in it for you:

• Location: This role can be based out of Berlin or Barcelona.

• 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. 

• A Premium N26 bank account for you—and subscription perks for friends and family.An extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us. A high degree of autonomy,access to cutting edge technologies, and a collaborative, international and diverse team.

• 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.

Interview Process:

Here’s what to expect:

Hiring Manager Interview - Meet Esmerelda
In this interview, you will meet with Esmerelda, who will be your direct manager. The conversation will cover your relevant experience and technical skills. Expect practical examples. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the team, the day-to-day responsibilities and ask any questions about the role, team or N26.
 

Head of TA Interview – Meet Liam
Our Head of TA, Liam will focus on how you take ownership, navigate competing priorities, and stepping up when things get messy. Expect practical examples, honest dialogue, and a view into how we work as a team. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about the team or N26.
 

Final Interview: People Business Partner - Meet Danielle and Freya
Meet one of our People Business Partners. They will focus on cultural fit and N26 values. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about N26 and our culture.

We do our very best to move quickly, communicate clearly, and make sure you always know what’s next.

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.