Data Analyst

Who you are

• Comfortable working with raw data in Python or SQL, including cleaning, transforming, and visualising datasets to uncover insights
• Demonstrates curiosity to use and learn more about AI tools. You’ll already be comfortable using AI tools in practical ways to help solve problems, increase productivity and improve quality of work, showing good judgement about when to use them and the ability to explain the reasoning behind that use
• Use AI tools to explore data, generate insights, and improve workflows, with a focus on accuracy and analytical rigour
• Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to problem-solving – you're curious, methodical, and comfortable getting to the root of a messy or ambiguous question
• An excellent communicator – you can take complex data and translate it into simple, compelling narratives for colleagues in comms, policy, or the executive team
• Self-starting and adaptable - able to work independently in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Comfortable moving between strategic thinking and hands-on execution – whether it's investigating a data anomaly or presenting findings to senior leadership
• Academic or practical experience in a quantitative field, such as Economics, Finance, Product, Maths, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Previous experience in a role involving data analysis and AI - whether in consulting, policy, finance, journalism, or a research setting. Salary is flexible based on experience
• An interest in small businesses and the policy debates around SME finance - you don't need to be an expert, but you should be curious about the space

Desirable

• Experience working in or with government, regulators, think tanks, or policy teams
• Familiarity with economic impact modelling or econometric analysis
• Experience producing research for external publication or media use
• Understanding of UK financial services regulation or the alternative lending market

What the job involves

As the Research Analyst for the Strategic Communications team, you will build [Employer hidden]'s evidence base for public policy arguments. You'll become the expert on what [Employer hidden]'s data can tell us about our impact - on customer outcomes, business survival, pricing, and the wider economy - and translate that into compelling materials for policymakers, journalists, and senior stakeholders

You'll work alongside our comms team and report to the Director of Strategic Communications, with regular interaction with [Employer hidden]'s executive team. The role sits at the intersection of data, policy, and communications and collaborates with Risk, Product, Operations, Finance, and Investor Relations to extract insights and translate them into materials that shape how [Employer hidden] is understood externally

There's a clear career trajectory here. With time, you could build a new research function, or you might discover that you love the communications and become a data-driven PR professional. Either way, you'll have the opportunity to shape the role and take on real responsibility from day one

• Extract and analyse data from [Employer hidden]'s loan book, loss rates, customer outcomes, and pricing distributions to uncover insights that support our public positioning
• Build and maintain briefing packs on key topics: business survival rates, pricing, personal guarantees, automation, and regulatory impact
• Translate complex data into clear, defensible documents with key statistics, talking points, and visualisations for non-technical audiences
• Coordinate with external research partners (e.g. Capital Economics) - preparing data packages, briefing them on our business, and quality-assuring their outputs
• Work with Comms to respond rapidly to media or policy inquiries - producing accurate data when inbounds come in
• Publish work and write data-driven content for [Employer hidden]'s website, supporting marketing lead generation, media and investor relations
• Support the Comms team on existing data-driven PR initiatives such as our SME Expert Index and Business Hotspots research
• Run a quarterly review process with senior stakeholders to identify emerging concerns and commission new analysis

Company benefits

• Work where you work best: Twice a year we rent houses in places like Sicily and the French Alps where each team can work together for a week poolside. We champion flexible working in all our teams
• Invest in [Employer hidden]: We want people to be invested in [Employer hidden]'s success so after six months you'll be awarded share options
• Keep yourself healthy: We offer comprehensive health insurance and cash plans. You'll also get gym discounts and we host yoga classes in the office every week
• Start (and end) your day right: Each floor of [Employer hidden] HQ has a fully stocked fridge for breakfast and every Friday we unwind with beers and wine
• Life-work balance: We know your life outside of work comes first. We offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave for new parents plus a nursery benefit. We also have unlimited unpaid leave
• Learning and development: Whether you want to learn to code, experiment with motion design, or beat cognitive biases, you'll have time and budget to invest in your professional development