As Data Science Manager at Monzo, you lead a team of data scientists and data professionals to embed data-driven decision making across products. You partner with Product and Engineering leaders to set strategic direction and translate insights into product change. You will shape how data science tackles complex problems, delivering measurable customer and business impact. This role offers influence across fast-growing teams and the opportunity to advance Monzo’s data culture and product strategy.
Pay / Benefits
relocation to the UK
visa sponsorship
flexible working hours
learning budget of 1000 per year
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists and data professionals
Hire, coach, and retain top talent while fostering an environment for growth
Set data science direction and identify opportunities for impact
Partner with Product, Engineering, and senior stakeholders to shape strategy
Bring rigorous analytics to complex problems and convert insights into opportunities
Ensure appropriate analytical approaches (experimentation, causal inference, modelling, ML) are used
Align data science work with measurable customer, product, and commercial outcomes
Collaborate with Analytics Engineering and ML teams to provide data, tooling, and infrastructure
Contribute to the broader Data Science discipline to raise performance standards
Key requirements
Significant experience managing and developing Data Scientists
Strong strategic data leadership with influence on decisions and direction
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and levels
Comfort working autonomously in a fast-growing, evolving org
Solid understanding of experimentation, causal inference, statistical analysis and machine learning
Proficiency with Python and SQL, and ability to select appropriate analytical approaches
Ability to build credibility with Product, Engineering, and senior leaders and influence without formal authority
Strong product judgment and experience using Data Science to shape product development and strategy
Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic, business-focused decisions
Experience helping Data Scientists develop technical, product, and leadership capabilities
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