Vendor Management Internship

About the opportunity

As an Intern in the Vendor Management Team at N26, you will support the team in managing and improving vendor partnerships that power our banking infrastructure and key operational services. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment and contribute to the operational backbone of one of Europe’s leading digital banks. You will work closely with external providers and internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and contribute to strategic improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will

• Support the Vendor Management team in daily collaboration with external providers, assisting with communication between vendors and internal teams on operational topics.

• Help process access requests for external users, ensuring the correct tools and permissions are assigned and required checks are completed on time.

• Assist in preparing and tracking SLA and KPI reports to monitor vendor performance, and support the creation of regular reports on vendor performance and risk indicators (KRIs).

• Support compliance activities by helping review documentation and ensuring processes align with internal standards.

• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and operational projects, including assisting with coordination tasks and exploring new tools and technologies.

• Provide support on basic financial tasks, including invoices, purchase orders, and cost tracking

What you need to be successful:

Background:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

• First experience or academic exposure in vendor, account, BPO management, operations, or related areas.

Desired:

• Some exposure to the finance or fintech industry through internships, projects, or studies

• Basic knowledge or academic exposure to Generative AI or Machine Learning (ML) is a plus

• Interest in Risk & Compliance or regulatory topics

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organized and detail-oriented approach to work

• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of tasks

• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and external vendors

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

• Basic understanding of process improvement and project management concepts

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.

• 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.

Founded in 2013, N26 now has 7 million customers in 24 markets. We employ more than 1,500 employees across 3 office locations in Berlin, Vienna and Barcelona. Besides the main offices, N26 also has local offices in Paris, Madrid, and Milan.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.