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MonzoData Science Manager, Financial Crime
Monzo operates as a digital-first banking institution with a mission to transform how individuals manage personal finances, offering everything from standard checking accounts to investment services…
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Monzo operates as a digital-first banking institution with a mission to transform how individuals manage personal finances, offering everything from standard checking accounts to investment services and credit cards. To support this ongoing mission, the organization is looking for a Data Science Manager to oversee a cross-functional unit focused on Financial Crime. This position places the individual in an agile product setting, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and risk…
Job Description
Monzo operates as a digital-first banking institution with a mission to transform how individuals manage personal finances, offering everything from standard checking accounts to investment services and credit cards. To support this ongoing mission, the organization is looking for a Data Science Manager to oversee a cross-functional unit focused on Financial Crime.
This position places the individual in an agile product setting, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and risk experts to upgrade threat detection, prevention, and mitigation systems. The successful candidate will guide a team of data scientists and data analysts while partnering with analytics engineers to deliver impactful product innovations.
This opportunity is ideal for a data-focused strategic leader with hands-on experience who is eager to shape the future direction of financial crime strategies. The individual will handle talent recruitment and professional mentorship, structure complex projects, and utilize a data-driven approach to tackle complex security challenges.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team consisting of data scientists and data analysts
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier data professionals
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and risk control stakeholders
- Develop insights that shift financial crime strategy directions
- Bring analytical rigor to product development projects
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of 4 years of background as a Data Science Manager
- Accumulate at least 2 years of experience managing a data team larger than 4 people
- Demonstrate strong strategic data leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Show proficiency with various data science tools and programming languages such as Python and SQL
Qualifications
- Bring past experience in financial crime, fraud detection, trust and safety, integrity, or security
Core Skills
Benefits
- Incentive awards tied to performance
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to the UK
- Flexible working hours
- Annual learning budget of £1,000 for training courses, books, and conferences
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position can be based in the London office, with openness to distributed working within the UK that involves ad hoc meetings in London.
What is the salary for the Data Science Manager position?
The salary ranges from £100,000 to £130,000, and includes performance-tied incentive awards and benefits.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience as a Data Science Manager, including a minimum of 2 years managing a data team of over 4 people.
How many interview stages are part of the hiring process?
The interview process includes three main stages: a 30-minute recruiter call, a 45-minute call with the hiring manager, and three 1-hour video calls with various team members.
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