Political Affairs Lead

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Political Affairs Lead to serve as a trusted advisor to public sector stakeholders, anticipate regulatory changes, and champion innovation-enabling policies. Our Political Affairs team identifies key political risks and fosters strong government relationships to drive strategy, and believes in using these insights to position N26 as a leading force in fintech innovation. This is a unique opportunity to shape impactful public policy, lead high-level engagements, and work closely with our founders and senior leadership at the cutting edge of digital finance.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to public sector stakeholders, while anticipating and identifying policies and regulations that can impact the company, including political and social developments that create value for the brand. 
• Advocate for public policy that supports the N26 business.
• Monitor political business risks and provide analyses to internal stakeholders for action.
• Advocate for technology and Innovation-enabling policies and regulation.
• Position N26 as an innovation partner and technology leader through content development and targeted outreach to stakeholders groups.
• Grow and leverage extensive government and stakeholder networks.
• Drive relevant content creation and public sector engagement campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with our corporate communications, crisis and reputation and internal communications team to align approaches and messaging for key announcements.
• Work closely with our founders, leadership and senior stakeholders on regulatory topics.

What you need to be successful:

Background: 

• 8+ years of Public Affairs experience in-house or at an agency.
• Experience working at a fast-paced, dynamic company with an international presence in Europe or beyond.
• Deep understanding of the political landscape in Germany and the EU, and regulatory processes in governments at various levels.
• Extensive network of contacts in the public sector

Skills: 

•  Proven track record of having built up strong and respected relationships with the public sector in Germany
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and advocate effectively
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong stakeholder manager able to influence and advise across multiple business lines
• Proactive self-starter and collaborative team player with experience working with multiple business functions to deliver aligned and clear communication
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage ambiguity as priorities change
• Excellent writing skills in German and English
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and be able to deal with ambiguity and handle sensitive situations
• You keep calm under pressure and take complete ownership of your tasks from start to finish

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 [email protected]. 

Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.