Full-Time
Posted on 1/21/2025
Digital-only banking platform for consumers
£74k - £94kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Remote in UK
Candidates must be based in the UK for this remote position.
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 customers stay informed about their finances. With over 8 million customers, Monzo aims to meet the growing demand for accessible, mobile-first banking solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2015
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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
In 2021, Monzo introduced "Monzo Flex," a buy-now-pay-later product, and has plans to launch pension services, allowing customers to consolidate their pension schemes within the app.
Bhatia joined Monzo in 2020 from American Express, where she spent 15 years in a variety of roles including GM head of Europe, global merchant services.
Monzo’s chief operating officer Sujata Bhatia is leaving the UK challenger bank after five years.Bhatia announced on LinkedIn that she is "stepping away" from the neobank, saying it was the right time to exit.She said:“There’s never a good time to leave a company that’s on a tear and has some of the best and smartest people driving it forward, but in many ways, that’s exactly why it feels like the right time. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved as a company over the last five years.”Bhatia, a former American Express executive, pointed to some Monzo highlights during her tenure, including the challenger backing becoming full-year profitable.She also singled out CEO TS Anil, who she said had taken the “bar for leadership to new levels".Bhatia, who was part of Monzo’s executive team, didn’t reveal details of her next move.Prior to Monzo, Bhatia spent almost 16 years at American Express, including roles as senior vice president for Global Merchant Services Europe and senior vice president of Global Strategy and Capabilities.Anil said:“Sujata has been an incredible force over the past five years and I’d like to pay a special thanks to her for everything she’s done to help build Monzo into the success it is today. She leaves with all our love and gratitude as she embarks on her next chapter.”Monzo, which now has move 10 million customers, and is valued at $5.9bn, is set to launch across the EU next year
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