Monzo

Vulnerable Customer Adviser

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

£24,750 – £29,625Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Job Description: Vulnerable Customers Support

Position Overview

We are on a mission to make money work for everyone, moving away from complicated traditional banking. Our product offering has expanded significantly over the last 10 years in the UK, now including personal and business bank accounts, joint accounts, accounts for 16-17 year olds, a free kids account, credit cards, and savings, investment, and pension solutions. We are known for our distinctive hot coral cards, get-paid-early feature, financial education on social media, and award-winning customer service, consistently creating positive customer experiences. We aim to solve problems and change lives through Monzo.

Role Focus

This role is heavily calls-based and involves handling sensitive customer interactions. You will be speaking with customers who express feelings of distress, including thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, as well as challenges related to gambling and substance use. This role requires strong personal resilience and boundaries.

VAIB Team

Our Vulnerability, Accessibility, Inclusion and Bereavements (VAIB) Team is dedicated to supporting all our customers. You can learn more about our team here: https://monzo.com/i/supporting-all-our-customers

Key Responsibilities

  • Take escalations from fellow Customer Service Advisors.
  • Communicate with customers via telephone and in-app chat.
  • Assist customers with addictions by making account adjustments to support their recovery.
  • Ensure customers facing various difficulties are fully understood by Monzo to provide optimal support.
  • Engage with customers struggling to afford basic necessities and connect them with appropriate help and support.
  • Respond to customers mentioning suicide and determine the best course of action to assist them.
  • Advise fellow Customer Service Advisors on appropriate tone, phrasing, and actions when interacting with vulnerable individuals.
  • Understand and implement adjustments for customers' financial accessibility needs.

Requirements

  • Experience working with vulnerable customers is desirable.
  • Comfort and confidence in managing a high volume of calls of a sensitive nature.
  • Ability to prioritize difficult conversations effectively.
  • Strong sense of empathy and compassion.
  • Strong sense of personal boundaries and resilience.
  • Ability to start on August 18th, 2025, and attend full-time training Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm for 10 weeks.
  • Strong team working ethic.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary: £24,750 - £29,625 per year, depending on experience.
    • A minimum starting salary of £27,250 if based in Greater London.
  • Location: Remote in the UK.
  • Training: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm for 10 weeks.
  • Learning Budget: £1,000 per year for books, training courses, and conferences.
  • Birthday Leave: Guaranteed time off on your birthday (if desired), deducted from your holiday balance, excluding the training period.
  • Benefits: Access to a full list of benefits available.

Shifts

To ensure 24/7 customer support, new Customer Operations (COps) team members are required to commit to a rotating 7-week working pattern, Monday to Sunday, 6 am - 10 pm (including bank holidays), totaling 37.5 hours per week.

Application Journey

The application journey consists of 3 key stages.

Skills

Customer Service
Resilience
Boundaries
Handling distressing calls
Empathy
Communication

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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