About this role
About the opportunity:
We are seeking a Fraud Prevention Associate to join our team in Berlin. Your primary focus will be providing foundational support for the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) framework, with an emphasis on internal and external fraud management. In this role, you will assist in gathering data for risk assessments, prepare initial drafts of fraud-related reports, coordinate logistics for risk committees, and help execute and document first-line of defense (1LoD) controls.
In this role, you will:
• Supporting the team in maintaining the Financial Crime Prevention Risk Life Cycle by documenting Governance & Policies, Risk Assessments, and Control Frameworks.
• Preparing data and initial drafts for reporting duties, including tracking Fraud volumes, related KRIs including the risk appetite.
• Assisting with the logistical organization and minute-taking for Fraud Risk committees for internal (and external) stakeholders.
• Helping to organize and distribute training materials and awareness initiatives.
• Performing routine data collection to help plan and conduct individual controls on 1LoD activities.
• Providing administrative and analytical support in cross-functional projects.
What you need to be successful:
• A degree in Law, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of professional experience in the financial sector, within Anti-Financial Crime or Fraud Prevention.
• Holding a professional Financial Crime qualification from an internationally recognized body (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required. German is a plus.
• Solid analytical skills to help identify errors, trends, or anomalies in data.
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies in data or procedures.
• The ability to quickly grasp new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• A methodical and organized approach to work, enabling you to support complex projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, paired with strong interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, pragmatic mindset as a team player who can also work independently on assigned tasks.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality.
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 o