People Strategy Analyst

We’re looking for a People Strategy Analyst. The mission of iwoca’s People team is to attract, retain and develop a team of top performers, who really, really love being part of iwoca. As the team’s Strategy Analyst, you’ll be responsible for leveraging our people data and using your analytics and problem solving skills to help us succeed in our mission.

Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That\’s the world we\’re building at iwoca. Small businesses aren’t just statistics – they’re the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the engine of our economy. Since 2012, we’ve revolutionised how these businesses access finance, turning what was once a lengthy, frustrating process into something remarkable: funding that’s fast, flexible, and actually works for modern businesses.

Our impact speaks for itself: we’ve provided billions in funding to more than 150,000 businesses across Europe, making us one of the continent’s leading fintech innovators. But we’re just getting started. Our mission? To empower one million businesses with the financial tools they deserve.

About the Role

We combine cutting-edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether it’s managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities, we ensure businesses get the funds they need – often within minutes.

In this role, you’ll dive into investigations in order to generate valuable insights in areas such as:

• Pay: how frequently do pay rises happen at iwoca, and how big have those pay rises been? How does this vary by team, gender, tenure, etc.
• Equity: when in the future are we running out of employee options that we can grant to iwocans and need to ask shareholders for a topup of the scheme?
• Performance reviews: what’s the distribution of performance and culture ratings across iwoca? Is there a clear relationship currently between scores and pay changes?
• Performance improvement plans (PIPs): how frequently are PIPs being used, and what’s the success rate been? How should “success” be defined, does passing a PIP still increase the likelihood of attrition?
• Talent recruitment: how can we design a split test to accurately measure the value / ROI of different recruitment platforms? How should the results impact our recruitment strategy? Can we build a model to predict time-to-hire for specific roles?
• Office strategy: when will we need a new London office and how much space should we look for? Taking into account hybrid working trends, headcount growth, etc.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a top-tier strategy consultancy or a strategic role at a tech or finance company.
• Strong analytical skills, experience or interest in learning Python or SQL is a plus.
• A statistical mindset; able to design and run tests, measure significance and understand the limitations of any analysis
• Proven ability or a strong desire to implement findings from your analysis; we need a ‘doer’ who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working across the business to see your work come to fruition.
• A natural curiosity to spot, break down, and resolve problems.
• Ability to distill complex information into key points so that it is succinct and engaging in both written and verbal forms.
• A team player with a balance of confidence, humility, and enthusiasm.
• High levels of personal integrity, given your exposure to sensitive data and projects.
• Experience or interest in developing People/HR strategy.
• Passionate about helping small businesses thrive—belief in our mission is important!

Benefits

• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership
• A private GP service for you, your partner, and your dependants.
• 25 days’ holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave
• A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after four years.
• Instant access to emotional and mental health support.
• 3% Pension contributions and share options.
• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme.
• Two company retreats a year.

Culture

At iwoca, we look to hire smart, passionate, humble individuals with a growth mindset. We prioritise a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. 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.