Strategy & Operations Manager France

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Strategy & Operations Manager to act as a trusted partner to the General Manager, with primary responsibility for overseeing and strengthening day-to-day operations in France.

This role is focused on execution, ensuring that processes run smoothly and operational challenges are resolved quickly and effectively.

You will play a key role in translating business priorities into clear operational plans, driving accountability across teams and implementing structures that enable N26 to scale in the French market. From improving workflows and resolving any bottlenecks, you will be instrumental in building a reliable, high-performing operation.

In this role, you will

Be responsible for strategic and operational tasks in the areas of Operations, Product, Growth and Regulatory for the French market.

Drive leading projects end-to-end from initial strategy design to complete execution and ongoing improvement management.

Facilitate execution through cross-functional tasks and projects ranging from banking operations, data analytics, finance, risk, legal, and local regulation to successfully complete projects.

Collaborate with a wide variety of teams at N26 to increase product market fit.

Support the local General manager and French local operations on a daily basis.

What you need to be successful

Background

You hold a Master’s degree in a quantitative or business discipline such as Finance, Economics, or Engineering, with a strong emphasis on analytical and structured problem-solving.

Ideally, you have 4–6 years of experience in analytical or strategic operations roles, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and driving operational results.

Outstanding analytical skills and a structured way of thinking.

Good understanding of the French market.

Prior experience in fintech or banking is a plus!