[Remote] Team Manager, Financial Crime , AML at Monzo

United Kingdom

Monzo Logo
£32,200 – £40,750Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum entry level financial crime/AML/fraud knowledge and understanding of current financial crime trends and typologies
  • Experience providing technical coaching and feedback
  • Clear and inspiring communicator, with excellent written and verbal English
  • Empathetic and supportive approach to people leadership

Responsibilities

  • Managing the personal & professional development of approximately 11 Financial Crime Investigators
  • Fostering an empathetic, high-performance culture in the team
  • Providing technical coaching, feedback, and advice relating to financial crime tasks
  • Analysing and driving improvement in team performance, and reporting relevant insights
  • Monitoring and maintaining service level adherence on the work completed by the team
  • Aggregating feedback from the team, and ensuring it’s passed on to inform business change
  • Communicating and embedding change within the team
  • Contributing to a strong control environment by minimising breaches and risk events
  • Reviewing complaints attributed to the team and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Conducting job interviews for financial crime investigators and contributing to hiring decisions
  • Chairing employee relations cases and making decisions consistent with Monzo’s values

Skills

AML
Financial Crime Prevention
Transaction Monitoring
Suspicious Activity Reports
Account Closures
Escalations
Team Leadership
Team Management
Technical Coaching
Fraud Prevention
Money Laundering

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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