Full-Time

Senior Data Scientist

Updated on 3/12/2025

Monzo

Monzo

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital-only banking platform for consumers

Compensation Overview

£80k - £90kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Benefits

Senior

H1B Sponsorship Available

Remote in UK

This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London). We can help you relocate to the UK.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • solid grounding in SQL
  • preferably Python
  • experience in conducting large scale A/B experiments
  • impact driven
  • commercially minded
  • self-starter mindset
  • team player
Responsibilities
  • Applying your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how our users interact with our products and how those insights can inform our product strategy
  • Guide and enable product teams to measure things that matter; initiate or help run A/B experiments to keep improving everything we do
  • Drive together with the finance team a unified company-wide understanding of the lifetime value of our users and how different product features are impacting user profitability
  • Liaise with engineers to keep making sure we collect the right data to produce relevant business insights
Desired Qualifications
  • experience in Python

Monzo operates as a digital-only banking platform focused on providing a modern way for individuals to manage their finances. Its main 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. 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. The goal of Monzo is to provide a convenient, mobile-first banking experience that meets the needs of its growing customer base, which has surpassed 8 million users.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monzo secured $400M in 2024, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • Monzo plans to expand into the SMB market, leveraging its digital-only model.
  • Monzo's introduction of 'Monzo Flex' aligns with the trend of flexible payment solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Departure of COO Sujata Bhatia may affect strategic continuity.
  • Internal disagreements over IPO location could lead to strategic delays.
  • Potential regulatory challenges in fintech sector may impact Monzo's operations.

What makes Monzo unique

  • Monzo offers real-time updates and instant notifications for transactions.
  • Monzo's 'Pots' feature allows users to set aside money for specific purposes.
  • Monzo Plus provides premium features like custom card designs and travel insurance.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
LEP
Feb 27th, 2025
Online banking: 9 of the best digital-only banks with mobile apps - from Monzo to Revolut

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Monzo COO Bhatia steps down

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Monzo’S Coo Sujata Bhatia To Exit After Five Years

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