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MonzoData Science Manager
Monzo is recruiting a Data Science Manager to lead data scientists and other data specialists inside a single product or business area. The post is full-time…
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Monzo is recruiting a Data Science Manager to lead data scientists and other data specialists inside a single product or business area. The post is full-time and based in London, with the option to work across the UK and visit London occasionally. The stated base is £100,000 to £130,000, plus incentive awards and benefits. Data Scientists at Monzo are placed inside product and business areas, drawing on experiments, causal inference,…
Job Description
Monzo is recruiting a Data Science Manager to lead data scientists and other data specialists inside a single product or business area. The post is full-time and based in London, with the option to work across the UK and visit London occasionally. The stated base is £100,000 to £130,000, plus incentive awards and benefits.
Data Scientists at Monzo are placed inside product and business areas, drawing on experiments, causal inference, statistical modelling, ML and analysis to learn about customers and steer product direction. The manager combines people leadership with strategic data work: growing the team, setting the data science direction for their area, and making sure the team focuses on the problems that matter most.
Further duties involve working with product and engineering leaders to pinpoint where data makes the largest difference, choosing suitable analytical methods, and linking the team's output to results that can be measured for customers, products and the commercial side. The manager also coordinates with analytics engineering and machine learning colleagues so the team has the data, tools and infrastructure it requires. Roughly nine in ten everyday decisions are supported by self-service dashboards built in Looker.
The ideal candidate has substantial experience managing data scientists, a record of using analysis to shape choices, and credibility with senior stakeholders. Working knowledge of Python and SQL, sound product judgement, and experience helping data scientists grow their technical, product and leadership skills are expected.
Responsibilities
- Build and direct a squad of scientists plus other data specialists
- Chart the direction of data science in the area and pinpoint where data adds most value
- Collaborate with product and engineering heads and senior executives to shape strategy
- Make sure the team picks the right methods, from experiments to machine learning
- Link the team's output to what it delivers for customers, products and the commercial side
Requirements
- Substantial background leading and growing data scientists
- Turns analysis into influence over decisions and direction
- Has built relationships with leaders and executives in several functions
- Comfortable with experiments, causal inference, statistics and ML
- Working knowledge of Python and SQL, with judgement about which method to use
Qualifications
- Has applied data science to influence product development and strategy
- Has helped data scientists build technical, product and leadership skills
Core Skills
Benefits
- Incentive awards linked to performance
- £1,000 a year learning budget
- Flexible working hours
- Relocation help to the UK and visa sponsorship
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
London, with distributed working within the UK and ad hoc London meetings possible.
What is the salary?
£100,000 to £130,000 base, plus incentive awards and benefits.
What does the interview process involve?
A 30-minute recruiter call, a 45-minute conversation with the hiring manager, and three one-hour video calls with team members.
Is the role full-time?
Yes, it is listed as a full-time position.
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