Fincrime Senior Manager

About the Role

The fincrime team at Monzo is a dynamic and collaborative group that works closely with data scientists, machine learning experts, and product managers to develop innovative solutions to prevent financial crime. As a senior manager, you will be expected to bring a high level of expertise and experience to the team, as well as a strong ability to manage and develop others.

Monzo's approach to financial crime prevention is unique in that it combines expertise with cutting-edge technology. The company is committed to using data-driven approaches to identify and prevent financial crime, and is always looking for new and innovative ways to stay ahead of the threats.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of specialist fincrime risk owners to implement fincrime strategy across the Business Bank
• Develop and lead high-impact teams, identifying opportunities for skill development and growth
• Own the strategy for building financial crime prevention for Monzo's Business Bank
• Develop strategic relationships with fincrime and fraud experts, business product owners, and senior executives
• Provide expert fincrime knowledge to support the development of fincrime systems
• Suggest, develop, implement, and monitor industry-leading fincrime detection capabilities
• Build a close relationship with fincrime operations teams, ensuring sufficient communication and knowledge sharing on risks
• Define and interpret key measures and metrics on the performance of key systems and report to relevant committees
• Identify the highest priority issues or problem areas and work with other members of the fincrime team to drive forward solutions

What We Are Looking For

• Significant knowledge of financial crime regulations and experience in team management
• Expertise in developing controls to prevent financial crime
• Strong understanding of financial crime typologies and risk management
• Experience working in a digital banking environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with data scientists and machine learning experts

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment
• Knowledge of machine learning and data science techniques
• Experience working with cloud-based technologies
• Certification in financial crime prevention or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a innovative and dynamic company
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
• Comprehensive health and wellness package
• Generous parental leave policy

• Develop a strong understanding of financial crime regulations and typologies to stand out in the application process
• Showcase your experience in team management and leadership, highlighting specific examples of successful projects and initiatives
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to developing controls to prevent financial crime, and how you stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Highlight your experience working with data scientists and machine learning experts, and your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Research Monzo's approach to financial crime prevention and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals and values
• Prepare examples of times when you had to navigate complex regulatory environments, and how you overcame challenges to achieve your goals
• Practice your problem-solving skills, as you will be asked to provide examples of how you have identified and mitigated financial crime risks in the past