Remote Data Science Manager — Financial Crime

Monzo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monzo is seeking a Data Science Manager for its Financial Crime Data Team. You will lead a cross-functional group to detect and mitigate financial crime, working with Product, Risk and Engineering to drive data strategy. You’ll hire, coach and retain top data talent while translating insights into strategic actions.

The role emphasizes autonomous leadership in a fast-growing environment, with opportunities to influence the future of Monzo’s financial crime capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading data science teams in a fast-growing setting.
• Experience shaping data strategy with senior stakeholders and peers.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with familiarity of BI and analytics tools.
• Experience in financial crime, fraud detection, or similar areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional data science team focused on financial crime detection and mitigation.
• Hire, develop and retain top data talent across disciplines.
• Generate insights to steer financial crime strategy and risk management.
• Collaborate with Product, Risk and Engineering to align data initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Data leadership

Stakeholder management

Python

SQL

Data science tools

Team management

Autonomy

Financial crime domain

Job description

Monzo is seeking a Data Science Manager for its Financial Crime Data Team. You will lead a cross-functional group to detect and mitigate financial crime, working with Product, Risk and Engineering to drive data strategy. You’ll hire, coach and retain top data talent while translating insights into strategic actions.

The role emphasizes autonomous leadership in a fast-growing environment, with opportunities to influence the future of Monzo’s financial crime capabilities.