Full-Time

Senior Director of Engineering

Personalisation

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Monzo

Monzo

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital-only banking platform for consumers

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

H1B Sponsorship Available

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Cardiff, UK

Role can be based in Cardiff or London, with remote work options in the UK but requires ad hoc meetings in London.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • You have led teams delivering personalisation, recommendation, or search products, and have a strong grasp of how these products are executed successfully.
  • You have experience leading an organisation of 50-100 individuals (including experience managing Engineering Leaders, ideally at Director level).
  • You are someone who regularly pushes senior leaders to get to better solutions by challenging our thinking, based on data.
  • You’ve got over a ten year track record of shipping successful, customer-centric digital products in a consumer tech company.
  • You make good decisions in complex situations where there’s often no 'right answer'.
  • You’re comfortable using data to ground your thinking in analysis, can identify key metrics and their drivers and evaluate the success of your work.
  • You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles to get stuff done, and are able to thoughtfully and constructively challenge and influence the people you work with.
  • You’re able to quickly build trust and enable your teams to be high performing.
  • You have experience empowering marketing teams to succeed at paid acquisition channels, including a basic understanding of attribution and LTV estimation techniques.
Responsibilities
  • leading an organisation of ~50 Engineers and Engineering Leaders
  • leading our core consumer app at Monzo focusing on user acquisition, engagement, and personal banking product growth
  • building the foundations for a personalised financial experience
  • leveraging machine learning to improve our search, discovery, and personalisation features

Monzo operates as a digital-only banking platform focused on providing a modern and convenient way for individuals to manage their finances. Its primary product is a mobile app that allows users to track their income, spending, and savings easily. The app includes features that help users save money, such as automatically setting aside a portion of their paycheck or rounding up transactions to the nearest dollar. Monzo generates revenue through interest on customer deposits, fees for certain services, and interchange fees from card transactions. Additionally, it offers overdrafts and personal loans as part of its services. What sets Monzo apart from traditional banks is its real-time balance updates and instant spending notifications, which help users stay informed about their finances. With over 8 million customers, Monzo aims to meet the growing demand for accessible, mobile-first banking solutions.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 9%

1 year growth

↑ 25%

2 year growth

↑ 65%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monzo's expansion into Europe in 2025 opens new market opportunities.
  • The appointment of Tom Oldham as CFO positions Monzo for potential IPO success.
  • Monzo's 'Team' plan targets larger small businesses, expanding its business banking market.

What critics are saying

  • Monzo's UK regulatory breaches may affect its European expansion plans.
  • Potential IPO exposes Monzo to market volatility and investor scrutiny.
  • Reliance on digital platforms makes Monzo vulnerable to technological disruptions.

What makes Monzo unique

  • Monzo offers a unique app-based banking experience with real-time spending updates.
  • The 'Pots' feature allows users to set aside money for specific purposes.
  • Monzo's gambling block feature promotes responsible banking with extended cooldown periods.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Stock options

32 days of paid vacation and public holidays per year

Health insurance

EAP

Learning budget

Home office stipend

Paid parental leave