Research Analyst - Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyse data from iwoca's loan book, loss rates, customer outcomes, and pricing distributions
• Build and maintain briefing packs on key topics like business survival rates and regulatory impact
• Translate complex data into clear, defensible documents and visualisations for non-technical audiences
• Coordinate with external research partners and quality-assure their outputs
• Work with the Comms team to respond rapidly to media or policy inquiries
• Publish data-driven content for the website to support marketing and investor relations
• Support existing data-driven PR initiatives like the SME Expert Index

Requirements

• Proficiency working with raw data in Python or SQL
• Experience cleaning, transforming, and visualising datasets
• Practical experience using AI tools to improve productivity and analytical rigour
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into compelling narratives
• Academic or practical experience in a quantitative field (Economics, Finance, Maths, Engineering, or Computer Science)
• Previous experience in data analysis and AI within consulting, policy, finance, or research
• Interest in small businesses and SME finance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government, regulators, or think tanks
• Familiarity with economic impact modelling or econometric analysis
• Experience producing research for external publication or media
• Understanding of UK financial services regulation

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance and private GP service
• 25 days holiday plus birthday off and unlimited unpaid leave options
• One-month fully paid sabbatical after four years
• Mental health support and external counselling
• 3% Pension contributions and employee equity incentive scheme
• Learning and development budget