[Remote] Staff Credit Risk Analyst at Monzo

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Monzo Logo
£120,000 – £150,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Driven, analytical, and creative mindset to support credit and growth strategy in Borrowing
  • Experience handling strategically important problems with judgement in areas of organisational or technical complexity
  • Ability to act as a role model within Data, contributing to discipline-level strategy and sponsoring data-wide projects
  • Expertise in sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to team growth and development
  • Capability to work closely with Flex squad leadership and cross-functional teams (Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, Marketers, Customer Researchers, Data Scientists)

Responsibilities

  • Lead on strategically important problems, applying judgement in areas of organisational or technical complexity
  • Act as a role model within Data, contributing to discipline-level strategy and sponsoring data-wide projects
  • Share expertise generously, mentoring colleagues to build their skills and understanding, while contributing to the growth and development of the team
  • Work closely with Flex squad leadership to drive credit and growth strategy, initially focusing on the Flex product
  • Expand remit over time to cover other areas of Borrowing, leveraging data-driven decision making, real-time analytics, and agile ways of working

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis
Risk Modeling
Lending
SQL
Python
Data Analysis
Financial Modeling
Machine Learning
Regulatory Compliance
Banking

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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