Associate - Business Continuity Management

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

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, experiences, and backgrounds.
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are

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