Senior Controls Manager

• Lead Monzo's Controls Testing team within the Risk & Control function, embedding improved risk-based controls monitoring across the business — on a 6-month fixed-term basis. • Drive a programme of controls effectiveness testing, automation through Data Analytics and AI, and improved monitoring of Monzo's control performance. • Lead the initiative to define the optimal operating model for controls testing and monitoring as Monzo scales. • Use commercial awareness to solve controls-related problems with the greatest business impact. • London or fully remote within the UK, with ad hoc meetings in London. Immediate availability or a short notice period is preferred.

• Solid grounding in risk and control processes. • Strategic leader with experience leading initiatives to improve adoption of technology and data solutions, including Data Analytics and AI. • Experience leading a team of highly qualified specialists in the field of Assurance. • Commercially minded, able to put controls into business perspective and communicate findings clearly to business partners. • Comfortable getting hands-on with testing and building automation solutions as well as thinking strategically. • Self-starter who proactively identifies issues and opportunities without being told to. • Strong relationship builder, able to work effectively with colleagues across all three lines of defence.

• Experience driving automation of controls testing using data analytics or AI tooling. • Background in a regulated financial services or fintech environment. • Familiarity with operating across three lines of defence in a banking or payments context.

• Lead a programme to embed improved, risk-based controls monitoring across Monzo. • Define the optimal operating model for controls testing and monitoring, improving scalability as the business grows. • Lead a team of specialists delivering excellent service to users of control monitoring outputs from across the three lines of defence. • Deliver agreed control testing plans and report findings to stakeholders, helping them scope improvement activities. • Work with Risk Data and Platform teams to improve actionable insights and drive a culture of control consciousness. • Use commercial awareness to understand and solve controls-related problems with the greatest business impact.

We have been Monzo customers for years and have always loved their beautiful, simple app UI. We believe their product has a positive impact on millions of customers, motivating them to be more conservative with their spending and helping them save money. Monzo, as a company, has consistently grown over the past 10 years and is known for its strong company culture, generous benefits, and leadership that strives to be truly transparent and cares about its colleagues. It is a company that helps you advance your career and grow as a professional, working with great teams. If you like to join a thriving, upcoming bank and help millions of customers lead a financially sound life, Monzo gives you the opportunity to push ahead.

• Salary of £85,000–£115,000 pro-rata for the 6-month fixed-term period, plus benefits. • Flexible working hours — work in a way that fits your life. • London or fully remote within the UK, with ad hoc meetings in London.

Monzo is on a mission to make money work for everyone. Its Risk & Control team provides support, advice, and insight to Accountable Executives in managing their risks, with a central global control shared services function responsible for data, systems, and insight to empower Risk Partners across the business.