Jaywing
JUNIOR ANALYST - POSTGRADUATE YEAR PLACEMENT
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JUNIOR ANALYST - POSTGRADUATE YEAR PLACEMENT
Junior Analyst – Postgraduate Placement Year (10-12 Month)
Postgraduate Placement (Temporary) – September 2026 to Summer 2027
Salary & Location
- Salary: Competitive
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid – predominantly home-based with 1 day per week at our Leeds office
- Start Date: August/September 2026
- Duration: Until Summer 2027 (10–12 months)
About the Role
You’ll be joining the predictive modelling and analytics team at Jaywing, a data science consultancy within Stubben Edge Group. We support financial institutions, retailers, and public sector organisations in optimising their credit risk models, marketing strategies, and capital management.
Why This Role?
Our Postgraduate Placement offers: ✔ Hands-on experience in credit risk analysis, predictive modelling, IFRS9, and IRB frameworks ✔ Direct mentorship from senior consultants ✔ Flexibility to pick up new skills through challenging projects ✔ Industry insight in data-driven banking and risk assessment
Role Purpose
As a Junior Analyst, you’ll start by assisting senior analysts on a major client project. By the end of your placement, you should have:
- Technical Expertise:
- Experience in handling large datasets to measure credit risk
- Introduction to credit scoring, risk modelling techniques, IFRS9 compliance, and IRB capital requirements
- Development of Practical analytical skills for consulting work
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Stakeholder Engagement:
- Confidence in presenting findings to clients and internal teams
- Abilities in data storytelling and actionable recommendations
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Collaboration & Growth:
- Ability to tackle multi-disciplinary projects independently
- Business readiness through teamwork, adaptability, and relationship-building
Skills Required
Candidate must:
- be pursuing a postgraduate degree in:
- Mathematics &/or Statistics
- Economics (Quantitative preference)
- Data Science, Computer Science, Big Data Analytics
- Finance & Banking-based analytics programs
- have strong programming skills in Python, R, SAS, or SQL
- demonstrate analytical thinking and attention to detail
- be curious, flexible, and proactive – able to take on diverse tasks
- communicate clearly and concisely (written & verbal)
- manage workloads efficiently and provide regular updates
Bonus Experience (Not Mandatory)
- Experience with: Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics, Google Sheets, SQL
- Previously worked? – Previous internships, work placements, or full-time roles preferred
Eligibility Criteria
- Currently studying:
- A Postgraduate degree (MSc) with placement year
- One of the approved subject fields listed above
- Right to work in the UK
- Access to accommodation in/near Leeds
- Bachelor’s degree in numerate field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics
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Key Accountabilities
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Support & Learning:
- Mentored by seasoned Analytical Consultants (buddy system)
- Assigned clear goals and induction training to align expectations
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Project Work:
- Tackle tasks such as data extraction, summarization, coding, and commentary
- Contribute to long-term model reviews, credit analytics & capital project work
- Full support provided by project leads & colleagues at all stages
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Professional Environment:
- Focus on value over formality—our culture is professional yet dynamic
What Benefits Are On Our Radar?
As a Jaywing employee, you’ll be part of a people-first culture with:
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 35-hour contracted working week
- Flexible budget to apply your skills on real-world initiatives
At the end of your placement, you’ll leave with: 🔹 Practical data expertise 🔹 Planning & project delivery skills 🔹 A clear path to future consulting roles at a data-science driven company
Ready to book your spot? Let’s discuss how you fit into our data-powered ecosystem.
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