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MonzoSenior Director of Global Tax
Monzo is on a mission to transform personal and business banking by moving away from traditional financial models. Known for its prepaid and current accounts, savings…
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Monzo is on a mission to transform personal and business banking by moving away from traditional financial models. Known for its prepaid and current accounts, savings options, investments, and pension consolidation, the company focuses on problem-solving and customer service. Monzo is currently seeking a Senior Director of Global Tax to lead its expanding tax team of over ten professionals. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller while partnering with the Chief…
Job Description
Monzo is on a mission to transform personal and business banking by moving away from traditional financial models. Known for its prepaid and current accounts, savings options, investments, and pension consolidation, the company focuses on problem-solving and customer service. Monzo is currently seeking a Senior Director of Global Tax to lead its expanding tax team of over ten professionals. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller while partnering with the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership, this position involves overseeing global tax operations and guiding the organization through international expansion, product development, and systems implementations.
This role is ideal for an experienced tax leader who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can translate complex tax principles for non-tax stakeholders. The chosen candidate will shape global tax strategies, handle relationships with regulatory authorities like HMRC, manage transfer pricing, and champion the integration of automation and artificial intelligence into compliance and contract review processes. Monzo offers an environment geared toward modern technology and innovation, welcoming applicants who want to influence the financial sector.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and drive the global tax approach across the United Kingdom, Europe, and future markets while establishing risk appetites for the Audit and Risk Committee
- Design cross-border expansion structures, evaluating market entry methods and permanent establishment risks
- Create, document, and defend global transfer pricing strategies alongside intragroup financing arrangements
- Supervise direct tax, indirect tax and VAT, employment tax, transfer pricing, and operational customer taxes
- Serve as the main point of contact for HMRC and international tax authorities during audits and statutory regimes
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and treasury teams to evaluate the tax implications of new features and lending products from inception
- Mentor and guide the internal tax team to promote technical excellence and commercial awareness
- Implement a technology-driven tax operating model incorporating artificial intelligence and workflow automation
Requirements
- Must be a qualified tax professional or accountant holding credentials such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, ADIT, or an international equivalent
- Demonstrated experience leading an in-house tax team at scale within a regulated multinational, banking, or fintech setting
- Practical background managing cross-border tax challenges, international structuring, and transfer pricing
- Familiarity with financial services operational and customer taxes including FATCA, CRS, withholding taxes, and interest reporting
- Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to non-tax colleagues and leadership
Core Skills
Benefits
- Incentive awards tied directly to performance
- Flexible working hours determined alongside the team
- Annual learning budget of £1,000 for training, books, and conferences
- Hardware setup including a MacBook and home office support for remote workers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Senior Director of Global Tax role located?
This position can be based out of Monzo offices in London or Cardiff, or performed via distributed working within the United Kingdom with occasional travel to the London office.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates must be qualified tax professionals or accountants holding qualifications such as CTA, ACA, ACCA, ADIT, or an international equivalent, alongside experience leading an in-house tax team at scale.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary is not specified in the job posting and is stated to depend on experience.
What does the interview process look like?
The application journey includes an initial 30-minute phone call with a recruiter, a 45-minute interview with the hiring manager, and four 45-minute rounds covering technical, leadership, and behavioural topics.
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