[Remote] Senior Financial Crime Investigator, Business Banking, EU, Fluent Spanish and English at Monzo

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Monzo Logo
£29,450 – £37,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong English written and verbal communication skills and be fluent in Spanish (CEFR C1 level). Required experience includes conducting high-risk business banking screening or complex financial crime investigations, and making independent, risk-based financial crime decisions in a regulated financial services firm. Knowledge of current UK and EU financial crime landscapes and associated risks is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Crime Investigator will investigate complex or high-risk anti-money laundering alerts on business accounts. They will be responsible for recommending Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to Monzo Bank EU, making business onboarding decisions in high-risk or complex cases, and conducting ongoing due diligence on high-risk business accounts. Additionally, they will provide financial crime expertise and support to other operational teams across the business.

Skills

Anti-money laundering
Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)
Business onboarding
Due diligence
Financial crime expertise
Spanish (CEFR C1)
English
Business banking screening
Complex financial investigations

Monzo

Digital-only banking platform for consumers

About Monzo

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 deposits, fees for certain services, and interchange fees from card transactions, as well as offering 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.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$1,856.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

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

Risks

Monzo breached UK banking regulations, risking reputational damage and fines.
Expansion into Europe poses regulatory challenges and potential licensing delays.
Reliance on digital platforms makes Monzo vulnerable to technological disruptions.

Differentiation

Monzo offers real-time spending updates and categorized transactions via a mobile app.
The 'Pots' feature allows users to set aside money for specific purposes.
Monzo Plus provides premium features like custom card designs and travel insurance.

Upsides

Monzo secured $400M in 2024, valuing the bank at $5 billion.
The partnership with SignLive enhances accessibility for Deaf customers.
Expansion into Europe in 2025 could significantly increase Monzo's customer base.

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