About this role
The Lead Machine Learning Scientist, Search position at Monzo is an advanced technical and leadership role based in London, Cardiff, or with remote flexibility across the United Kingdom. This opportunity suits an experienced machine learning professional looking to build intelligent, proactive financial products that serve millions of customers.
Role Overview
As a Lead Machine Learning Scientist at Monzo, you will function as both a technical leader and an individual contributor within the ML Search team. Your main objective is to build and ship models that help customers search for and discover financial answers and products effortlessly. You will contribute directly to the creation of the Monzo Co-pilot, an intelligent agent designed to understand user behavior and simplify financial planning. Working on a modern, cloud-native data platform, you will have the freedom to experiment and innovate while ensuring your solutions deliver measurable value to over 15 million customers.
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About the Company
Monzo is transforming traditional banking by replacing complicated financial systems with customer-first digital solutions. Starting as a prepaid card provider, the company now offers personal, business, joint, and teen bank accounts, alongside credit cards, savings, investments, and pension consolidation. With a focus on solving problems and changing lives rather than just selling products, Monzo fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official Monzo careers page and submit your application using your preferred name.
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What is the salary range for the Lead Machine Learning Scientist role?
The salary range for this position is £115,000 to £150,000 per year, plus performance-tied incentive awards and additional benefits.
Can I work remotely for this role?
Yes, this role offers distributed working within the UK with ad hoc meetings in London, or you can choose to be based out of the London or Cardiff offices.
What technical skills are required?
Applicants must be fluent in Python, have extensive hands-on experience with scikit-learn, be comfortable using SQL, and show a willingness to learn Go lang.
Does Monzo offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance?
Yes, Monzo can help candidates relocate to the UK and offers visa sponsorship for this role.
What does the interview process look like?
The interview process typically takes 3 to 4 weeks and includes a 30-minute recruiter call, a 45-minute call with the hiring manager, and a full loop covering machine learning modeling, product and machine learning, behavioral questions, and leadership.