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MonzoSenior Financial Crime Analyst
Monzo operates as a digital-first banking institution in the United Kingdom, offering personal and business bank accounts, joint accounts, credit cards, and savings options aimed at…
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Monzo operates as a digital-first banking institution in the United Kingdom, offering personal and business bank accounts, joint accounts, credit cards, and savings options aimed at transforming traditional banking. The organization is currently seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join the Actions Squad within its Financial Crime Collective on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This position can be performed remotely within the United Kingdom, with occasional ad-hoc meetings required in…
Job Description
Monzo operates as a digital-first banking institution in the United Kingdom, offering personal and business bank accounts, joint accounts, credit cards, and savings options aimed at transforming traditional banking. The organization is currently seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join the Actions Squad within its Financial Crime Collective on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This position can be performed remotely within the United Kingdom, with occasional ad-hoc meetings required in London.
The person in this role will act as a subject matter expert for key financial crime controls, guiding control performance across both Monzo Bank Limited and Monzo Bank Europe. Responsibilities include supervising global risk controls for Law Enforcement, Exit and Defunds, and Acceptable Use Standards, alongside managing incident remediation, analyzing trends through data, and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams.
Ideal candidates possess strong regulatory compliance and financial crime expertise, data analysis capabilities, and the ability to autonomously handle complex risk priorities while communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. The application process consists of three stages spanning approximately three to four weeks, featuring a recruiter call, a hiring manager introduction, and a technical and behavioral interview session.
Responsibilities
- Manage global risk controls for Law Enforcement, Exit and Defunds, and Acceptable Use Standard
- Oversee daily business performance of controls across Monzo Bank Limited and Monzo Bank Europe
- Develop and update control standards and documentation to balance risk, efficiency, and customer experience
- Analyze data and trends to monitor control effectiveness and identify emerging threats
- Ensure appropriate financial crime control coverage during new product launches and expansion efforts
- Identify material risks, escalate them to leadership, and provide evidence-based recommendations
- Investigate and remediate incidents within designated control areas
- Provide technical guidance and domain expertise to the wider Financial Crime Collective
- Lead cross-functional initiatives with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams
- Fulfill Nominated Approver and Financial Crime Floater duties
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in financial crime and regulatory compliance
- Ability to act as a subject matter expert within the financial crime domain
- Proficiency in utilizing data to evaluate control performance and spot weaknesses
- Competence in independently assessing and prioritizing complex financial crime risks
- Clear communication skills tailored for various audiences from operational staff to senior leaders
- Experience working cross-functionally to influence outcomes without formal authority
Qualifications
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Looker
Core Skills
Benefits
- Salary between £59,500 and £80,500
- Flexible working hours
- Annual learning budget of £1,000 for training, books, and conferences
- Macbook provided for all employees
- Extra work-from-home setup support for remote workers
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Can this role be performed remotely?
Yes, distributed working within the UK is supported, though the role may involve ad-hoc meetings in the London office.
What is the salary range for the Senior Financial Crime Analyst?
The salary ranges from £59,500 to £80,500 plus benefits.
What does the interview process involve?
The application journey consists of a 20-minute recruiter call, an introductory call with the hiring manager, and two hours of technical and behavioral interviews.
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