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Director of Data, Payments

Monzo
Location
Cardiff, London or Remote (UK)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Data
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience driving payments innovation and product strategy in a fast-growing business
  • Deep Data expertise combined with strong product and commercial judgement
  • Ability to transition between detailed metrics or architecture discussions and customer strategy
  • Experience growing and leading a full stack data team including Data Science, Analytics Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, and Analytics
  • Experience collaborating with senior cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and risk/control functions
  • Empathetic leadership skills to build trust and retain talent
What the job really is

As the Director of Data for Payments at Monzo, you will lead the data strategy for the Payments team, driving product decisions and optimizing commercial opportunities. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payment experiences and modernize infrastructure, while also building and managing a high-performing data team. You will be responsible for establishing data-driven decision-making processes and ensuring alignment with Monzo's broader goals of global banking expansion.

Benefits
  • Base salary £150,000 - £200,000 + Equity + Benefits
  • Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses, and conferences
  • Flexible working hours
  • Support for relocation to the UK
  • Visa sponsorship available
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack used
  • Salary range may not be competitive for all candidates
  • Role involves navigating ambiguous business problems which may require strong adaptability
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