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MonzoEngineering Director, EU
Monzo operates as a digital banking alternative focused on eliminating the complexities associated with traditional financial institutions. The enterprise provides personal checking accounts, joint financial management…
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Monzo operates as a digital banking alternative focused on eliminating the complexities associated with traditional financial institutions. The enterprise provides personal checking accounts, joint financial management tools, accounts designed for younger demographics, and credit services, alongside investment and pension management capabilities. As part of its international expansion, the firm is establishing a multi-market banking presence throughout Europe. The engineering group responsible for European operations functions horizontally across the business. Rather…
Job Description
Monzo operates as a digital banking alternative focused on eliminating the complexities associated with traditional financial institutions. The enterprise provides personal checking accounts, joint financial management tools, accounts designed for younger demographics, and credit services, alongside investment and pension management capabilities. As part of its international expansion, the firm is establishing a multi-market banking presence throughout Europe.
The engineering group responsible for European operations functions horizontally across the business. Rather than owning a specific product line, this division collaborates with various internal departments—including payments, core banking, risk, compliance, and product design—to introduce company offerings into new territories. Leadership within this division requires guiding a geographically dispersed team situated across the UK, Spain, and remote environments.
An Engineering Director at Monzo oversees multiple squads and countries while developing managers and senior technical staff. Success depends on navigating ambiguous regulatory and market landscapes, establishing scalable operating structures, and driving strategic execution through indirect influence. The position suits individuals experienced in large-scale organizational leadership, complex stakeholder management, and rapid market expansion.
Responsibilities
- Lead a distributed technical organization spanning multiple countries and squads
- Develop and mentor engineering managers and senior technology leaders
- Partner with product, design, data, operations, risk, and compliance executives to shape European strategy
- Drive execution and alignment across numerous collectives to deliver required regional capabilities
- Design operating models and organizational structures that support continental scaling
- Navigate ambiguous problem spaces to create operational clarity and momentum
- Balance short-term product delivery with long-term strategic investments in new markets
Requirements
- Experience leading large engineering organizations through other leaders such as engineering managers and senior individual contributors
- Background operating in complex environments where outcomes require cross-functional collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships without possessing direct authority
- Capacity to navigate ambiguity and define goals in undefined problem spaces
- Experience scaling organizations through rapid growth, structural change, or geographic expansion
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from GBP 170,000 to GBP 225,000 per year
- Equity allocation
- Annual learning budget of GBP 1,000 for books, training courses, and conferences
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to the UK
- Flexible working hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary is between GBP 170,000 and GBP 225,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.
Where is the role located?
The position can be based in the London office, with open distributed working within the UK that includes ad-hoc meetings in London, as well as team members in Spain and remote locations.
Does the employer offer visa sponsorship or relocation help?
Yes, visa sponsorship is available, and the employer can assist with relocating to the UK.
What does the interview process involve?
The process includes an informal 30-minute recruiter call, an initial 1-hour call with a senior engineering leader, and a 4-hour loop stage consisting of four interviews covering technical exercises, execution, and leadership.
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