Strategy Analyst

Strategy Analyst Graduate ProgrammeSalary: £55,500 plus a £5,000 joining bonusLocation: London or NottinghamWorking pattern: Hybrid – Tuesday to Thursday in the office, with Monday and Friday available as work-from-home daysStart date: 13 September 2027Contract: Permanent, full-timeClosing date: Sunday 6 September 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close earlier.Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates who currently have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visasTurn complex data into influential business decisions.Join a leading UK financial services and technology organisation where data, analytics and customer insight shape major commercial decisions.As a Strategy Analyst Graduate, you’ll help develop strategies that improve products, support customers and drive responsible business growth. You’ll investigate complex challenges, turn analytical insight into clear recommendations, gain support from senior stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams to deliver change.You’ll receive meaningful responsibility from day one, supported by a peer buddy, mentor and manager.What you could be working onYour projects could include:Finding innovative ways to attract new customers and ensure products meet their needsRedesigning pricing strategies to maximise customer and commercial valueCreating strategies that help customers manage their finances and build their creditImproving fraud prevention and customer protectionAssessing how lending policies should respond to changing economic conditionsAnalysing customer, commercial and market dataPresenting evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholdersWorking with different teams to take ideas from analysis through to implementationRotations are a core part of the programme, giving you exposure to different strategic challenges and helping you become a well-rounded analyst and commercial thinker.Training and developmentYou don’t need previous coding experience.You’ll receive training in analytical and coding tools before taking ownership of your first project. Technical and personal development will continue throughout your first two years, helping you build your capabilities in data analysis, commercial strategy, problem-solving and communication.High performance is recognised, with opportunities to progress as soon as you’re ready.EligibilityTo apply, you must:Be graduating in 2027 or have graduated during 2026Have completed, or be working towards, an undergraduate, Master’s or PhD qualification in a STEM subject or EconomicsHave A-level Maths or an equivalent qualificationHave strong quantitative and numerical skillsCurrently have the right to work in the UK, including through a Student or Graduate visaWhat we’re looking forWe’re interested in how you think, approach problems and communicate your ideas. You should be able to:Solve complex business problems using data and logical reasoningWork confidently with numbersConsider different perspectives before reaching a conclusionCommunicate complex information clearlyCollaborate effectively with different teamsTake ownership of your work and developmentDemonstrate curiosity and a genuine motivation to create business changeWhat’s includedThe benefits package includes:A £5,000 joining bonusCompetitive pension and performance-related bonus schemes25 days’ annual leave, increasing with tenureThe option to purchase five additional days of annual leavePrivate medical insuranceA free, fully equipped gym at the Nottingham officeStructured technical and personal developmentSupport from a peer buddy, mentor and managerHybrid working, with two optional work-from-home days each weekThe recruitment processThere is no need to tailor your CV or submit a cover letter.The process is expected to include:An initial application and eligibility reviewOnline behavioural and quantitative testingA stage exploring your motivation and interest in the opportunityA virtual case-study interview with a Strategy AnalystAn in-person assessment day featuring a group activity, case study and individual interviewApplications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the eligibility requirements. Women and candidates from groups currently underrepresented within financial services are particularly encouraged to apply.Apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the opportunity may close before the advertised deadline.