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