Steering & Planning Associate

About the opportunity

We are seeking a highly driven Steering & Planning Associate for our Grow & Engage domain, specifically focusing on the Subscriptions segment.

You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between strategy and execution, helping N26 grow and run better by translating ambitious goals into clear KPIs and tangible results. In this role, you will be part of a high-impact team that acts as a strategic partner to leadership, driving customer value and business growth across our core revenue lines.

In this role, you will:

• Lead project management of external initiatives, supporting our Partnerships team to operationalize strategic partnerships

• Own recon and partnership operations, establishing operational discipline and ensuring smooth daily execution

• Drive KPI discipline, leading regular performance reviews and ensuring progress against core company targets

• Monitor performance and optimize outcomes, including product KPIs, unit economics, and external partner delivery against SLAs

• Identify growth opportunities, proactively conducting ad-hoc deep dives and drawing crisp insights to shape our Subscriptions roadmap

• Act as a subject matter expert, developing a deep understanding of business drivers, the requirements landscape, infrastructure, and processes

• Act as the central connector across teams and partners, aligning stakeholders (Product, Tech, Data, Legal, Growth, Finance, etc.), resolving blockers, and driving execution on complex, high-impact topics

What you need to be successful:

Background:

• Minimum of 3 years, preferably in fintech, banking, consulting, or startup environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Mathematics, or related field from a top-tier institution

• Proven experience in making data-driven recommendations and working on cross-functional projects

• Strong problem-solving ability to structure and define analyses to draw innovative conclusions

Skills:

• High-drive, hands-on mindset with the ability to navigate complex topics, solve problems independently, and get things over the finish line

• Strong affinity for and practical experience with AI tools to accelerate analysis, automate workflows, and scale execution

• Ability to independently source data, derive insights, and use effective visualization and storytelling to present findings to stakeholders

• Genuine interest and curiosity for the banking/fintech industry

• Fluent in English

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, 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.

• Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. 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.