Senior Lead Product Designer at Monzo

Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Strategic thinker who can shape product direction across multiple areas and translate organisational goals into clear, actionable plans
  • Expert in craft with strong foundational skills across all areas of product design and confidence in unique superpowers
  • Proven track record of delivering high-impact design work that drives customer outcomes, influences company metrics, and achieves commercial goals
  • Excellent visual and UI skills, and the ability to think through complex interaction design
  • Curious about continuing to develop craft and keep learning about new tools, ways of working, and technology
  • Thrives in ambiguity, leading teams to deliver in complex, fast-changing environments while maintaining a high bar for quality
  • Natural collaborator, skilled at working cross-functionally to improve ways of working and deliver greater value for customers and the business
  • Role model for resilience, rational decision-making, and effective communication, even in challenging circumstances
  • Passionate about growing and shaping the Design team, whether through hiring, onboarding, or creating resources

Responsibilities

  • Setting the long-term design vision and leading large, end-to-end design projects in ambiguous problem spaces across wide product areas
  • Navigating tradeoffs and guiding strategic decisions in an opinionated way
  • Continuing to raise the bar for design craft and product excellence at Monzo, ensuring work is a benchmark for quality and innovation across the organisation and industry
  • Partnering with cross-functional leaders to define and execute product strategies that translate into actionable plans to help build and ship
  • Proactively addressing systemic challenges, reducing complexity, and creating better conditions for teams to deliver impactful work
  • Acting as a visible ambassador for Design, sharing work and its impact across the company to maintain Design’s place at the heart of Monzo
  • Mentoring and levelling up designers across the discipline, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and belonging

Skills

Product Design
Design Leadership
End-to-End Design
User Research
Strategic Design
UX Design
Visual Craft
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Design Vision

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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