Data Analyst - New Applications Team

We're here because we believe in small businesses. We believe they deserve better than waiting weeks for a loan. And we believe it’s our job to help them grow. We started in 2012 with these principles, and we hold true to them today - now that we're one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Europe. In the time between, we’ve built the best tech platform in lending, won several awards and opened up £3.5 billion in loans to over 70,000 businesses. So what's next? Our mission now is to help one million businesses who need us. To do this, we'll need new products and partnerships. But most of all, we'll need smart, hands-on people to join us on the journey and get us to our goal. The role The New Applications team is responsible for increasing customer conversion rate from signup until the end of the credit assessment. This is done by optimizing the data requirements relevant for a credit assessment while providing a seamless UX for customers. As a Data Analyst joining the New Applications team, your primary focus will be to help design and evaluate various tests which we run to identify the best UX and routing strategies using Bayesian testing. You will also help identify new opportunities by evaluating strategies and help inform the direction of the changes we're implementing based on data. We are looking for a Data Analyst who loves getting their hands dirty with raw data. What matters to us is that you are a curious and continuous learner with a hunger to achieve the very best in what you do. Requirements Strong numerate background, e.g. Excellent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent. Experience with statistical data analysis, ability to generate well-founded insights from potentially unstructured data. Ability to dive deep into the business context and translate data into actionable insights. A healthy skepticism and desire to build innovative, but practical, solutions to business problems. Self-starter with ability to work autonomously in an unstructured environment. Love for problem-solving and getting hands-on with the raw data to really understand the underlying processes and nuances of the problem. Ability to identify opportunities and drive automation. Strong communication skills. Experience with Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, R, Matlab, and/or SQL is an advantage. We expect to pay from £40,000 to £50,000 for this role. But, we're open-minded, so definitely include your salary expectations with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates, and regularly remunerate staff for their increasing value to our business. At iwoca, we prioritize a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. You'll have access to ample opportunities for skill-building, mentorship, and career progression, and can decide your career path, focusing on frontend, branching into full-stack, or developing your skills in project and people leadership. We value thought and skill diversity, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us innovate and improve our products and services. Our friendly and inclusive environment, combined with our flexible work policies, ensures that you'll have the perfect balance between work and life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. Benefits We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work: Offices in London, Leeds, and Frankfurt Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football... Two company retreats a year, we've been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices. Our benefits package is second-to-none: Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership 25 days’ holiday and an extra day off for your birthday Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill Generous maternity leave and shared parental leave A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money Paid volunteering time to support your chosen charity Extra leave if you want to travel or study One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers Access to learning platforms like Treehouse. Here's our benefits & policies coda.