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MonzoSenior Director of Global Tax
Monzo seeks a Senior Director of Global Tax to lead its expanding tax department and collaborate closely with finance leadership. The company provides a range of…
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Monzo seeks a Senior Director of Global Tax to lead its expanding tax department and collaborate closely with finance leadership. The company provides a range of banking products and services, including personal and business accounts, savings, investments, and pension consolidation, moving beyond its initial prepaid card offerings. In this role, the selected candidate will direct international tax strategies, oversee transfer pricing, manage relationships with tax authorities, and partner with product…
Job Description
Monzo seeks a Senior Director of Global Tax to lead its expanding tax department and collaborate closely with finance leadership. The company provides a range of banking products and services, including personal and business accounts, savings, investments, and pension consolidation, moving beyond its initial prepaid card offerings. In this role, the selected candidate will direct international tax strategies, oversee transfer pricing, manage relationships with tax authorities, and partner with product and engineering groups to evaluate tax implications for new commercial developments. Additionally, the position involves implementing automated workflows and artificial intelligence tools to scale compliance operations effectively.
This opportunity is suited for an experienced tax leader with a background in regulated financial environments, banking, or multinational corporations. The professional will manage a team of over ten individuals, establish the tax risk appetite, and prepare reports for the Audit and Risk Committee. Candidates may work from the London or Cardiff offices, or operate on a distributed basis within the United Kingdom, with some travel expected to the London office.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and drive the global tax strategy across the UK, Europe, and upcoming markets
- Establish the organizational tax risk appetite and prepare reporting for the Audit and Risk Committee
- Guide cross-border expansion in Europe and other regions by advising on market-entry structures and compliance
- Set up, document, and defend the global transfer pricing strategy and intragroup financing agreements
- Manage direct tax, indirect tax, employment tax, transfer pricing, and operational customer taxes
- Serve as the main contact for HMRC and international tax authorities while handling tax audits
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and treasury teams to evaluate tax treatment for new offerings from inception
- Direct and mentor the internal tax team to build a culture of technical excellence and commercial focus
- Design a technology-driven tax operating model incorporating artificial intelligence and automation for compliance tasks
Requirements
- Lead an in-house tax team at scale within banking, fintech, or a regulated multinational
- Bring practical background in cross-border tax issues, international structuring, and transfer pricing
- Possess understanding of operational and customer taxes applicable to financial services such as FATCA, CRS, and withholding taxes
Qualifications
- Hold a professional tax or accounting qualification including CTA, ACA, ACCA, ADIT, or an international equivalent
Core Skills
Benefits
- Incentive awards linked to individual performance
- Annual learning budget of £1,000 for conferences, books, and training courses
- Provided MacBook setup with extra home office support for fully remote workers
- Flexible working hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Senior Director of Global Tax role located?
The position can be based out of the London or Cardiff offices, or performed via distributed working within the UK, though some travel to the London office is expected.
What qualifications are required for applicants?
Candidates must be qualified tax professionals or accountants holding credentials such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, ADIT, or an international equivalent.
What is the salary for this position?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting, though performance-linked incentive awards are offered depending on experience.
What does the application and interview process involve?
The application journey consists of a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter, an initial 45-minute interview with the hiring manager, and four role-specific 45-minute interviews covering technical, leadership, and behavioural topics.
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