More than Numbers 004: What Data Teams Can Learn from Finance: Monzo’s Secrets to Data Accuracy w/ Phillip van Blerk of Monzo
Monzo is a powerhouse in the UK "modern banking" space, taking on the High Street incumbents to grow to 11 million customers. But what can data teams learn from a leader in the FinTech arena?
Turns out, a lot.
In this episode of More than Numbers Live, we sit down with Phillip van Blerk, Director of Finance Data at Monzo, the UK’s largest digital bank.
Phillip reveals how he’s taken learnings from the finance world to help his team at Monzo maintain top-tier data accuracy and make faster decisions.
He discusses:
- Monzo's internal data operations, including the development of in-house tools like Firehose.
- The importance of subject matter expertise in uncovering the truth behind data.
- Strategies for fostering a data-first culture, treating every team member as a data practitioner.
Want to know how Monzo gets data right and what your team can learn from their approach?
Tune in to hear Phillip share actionable strategies for integrating data fluency into every level of your team and learn how to leverage data for organizational success!
What you'll learn- [01:04] Phillip’s first BI tool at university and its capabilities.
- [02:04] Monzo Bank’s data structure: key tools, including those developed internally.
- [04:03] Central responsibilities of Phillip’s team within finance.
- [05:07] An overview of the key tenants of data value: operational clarity and problem-solving.
- [06:01] How data teams form the glue of an organization by creating a common language.
- [08:31] Navigating the concept of objective truth within an organization.
- [11:12] How finance teams approach standardization of definitions.
- [14:30] Insights into the role of data teams in finance institutions.
- [16:24] The advantages of being a subject matter expert in the data you are working with.
- [18:42] Phillip’s advice to those early in their data careers.
- [20:42] Anonymous data letters posting questions to Phillip and his informative answers.
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