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Full-Time

Financial Crime Director

Posted on 8/15/2024

Monzo

Monzo

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital-only banking platform for consumers

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$110k - $160kAnnually

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Senior, Expert

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Cardiff, UK

Remote option available in the UK.

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • You’re an exceptional Financial Crime leader, with a career history of leading large teams responsible for managing and developing a broad suite of Financial Crime controls.
  • You can influence senior stakeholders and have a track record of solving complex problems in multidisciplinary teams.
  • You have a strong track record in developing innovative strategies to combat all types of Financial Crime.
  • You're resilient and comfortable working in a fast paced environment where the day to day job is constantly evolving and changing.
  • You’re passionate about Financial Crime and protecting customers.
  • You’re excited by what we’re doing at Monzo.
Responsibilities
  • Leading a large team of Financial Crime risk experts, responsible for the effective operation of a suite of Fincrime controls.
  • You'll be at the forefront of innovation, employing the latest technologies to craft detective and preventive tools that respond quickly to threats.
  • You’ll spend your time setting and executing Financial Crime systems and controls strategy, working in close partnership with multidisciplinary teams across Monzo.
  • You’ll be partnering with third party service providers to deliver cutting edge Financial Crime controls to support Monzo’s safe growth and protect our customers.

Monzo operates as a digital-only banking platform that focuses on providing a modern and convenient 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 payments 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 and mobile-first banking solutions.

Company Stage

Series I

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

60%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monzo's rapid customer growth, with over 8 million users, indicates strong market demand and potential for further expansion.
  • The launch of fee-free accounts for children under 16 could attract a new generation of loyal customers and foster long-term brand loyalty.
  • Innovative security features enhance customer trust and could reduce fraud-related losses, improving overall customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires continuous innovation to maintain differentiation and avoid losing market share to other digital banks.
  • Regulatory changes affecting fees and interchange rates could impact Monzo's revenue model, necessitating adjustments to maintain profitability.

What makes Monzo unique

  • Monzo's digital-only banking platform offers a user-friendly mobile app with real-time balance updates and instant spending notifications, setting it apart from traditional banks.
  • The introduction of Monzo for Under 16s demonstrates a commitment to financial literacy and early financial education, a niche not widely addressed by competitors.
  • Monzo's trio of industry-first security controls, including Known Locations, Trusted Contacts, and Secret QR codes, provides enhanced fraud protection that is unique in the digital banking sector.

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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

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