Job Description

About the opportunity

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Are you ready to kick start your career in IT Security? We're looking for a curious and detail-oriented working student to join our ICT GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) team. In this role, you'll support key activities that help us manage IT risks, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements and support outsourcing activities.

You'll work closely with experienced risk and compliance professionals and gain hands-on experience in areas such as audit readiness, risk assessment, reporting, and third-party risk management.

In this role, you will:

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Support audit preparations by collecting documents and maintaining audit logs Assist with basic checks on internal IT controls and document results Help prepare risk reports, slides, and update dashboards Collect and organise documents for risk assessments (e.g., vendors, tools) Track risk and gap items in systems like OneTrust and JIRA Follow up on open tasks and send reminders under guidance Take notes during team meetings and keep shared folders organised Help maintain internal templates, FAQs, and process documentation Log and track incoming vendor risk requests and priorities Request missing security documents from vendors or internal teams Assist with drafting assessment summaries using predefined templates Organise documents and outcomes in the central risk system

What you need to be successful:

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Background:


Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Informatics, Engineering or a related field. A strong interest in IT risk management, information security, and regulatory compliance in the financial services industry. Previous internships, university projects, or coursework in information security, IT governance, or related topics are a plus. Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, or DORA) and general IT concepts (e.g., IT controls, networks, cloud services) is beneficial but not mandatory. Enthusiasm for learning how cybersecurity, IT risk, IT compliance, and IT governance functions operate within a fast-paced digital banking environment.

Skills:


Basic analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to develop a deeper understanding of Cybersecurity, ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance topics. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or FigJam is a plus. Clear and structured communication skills; able to document findings and follow up effectively with team members. Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and a proactive attitude. Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, both on-site and remotely. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus. Willingness to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and concepts relevant to ICT governance, risk, and compliance.

What's in it for you:

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Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's most talked about disruptors Employee benefits include discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language courses, public transportation and more. A Premium N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members. Varying vacation days depending on your location of work and duration of your internship. 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 backgrounds.

Who we are

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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. 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.



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