Analyst, Economics

We are currently recruiting for an Economics Analyst to join our existing Economics Team.
This is an analyst role within the Economics team to produce insightful analysis on smaller businesses, assess the impact of British Business Bank activity and produce research reports published on the Bank's website.

The Economics team is part of the Strategy, Policy and Economics Directorate, which is at the heart of decision-making at the Bank. There are currently 13 members of the economics team, with wide experience of economics in both the public and private sector.
The Strategy, Policy and Economics Directorate is a centre of expertise for government on smaller business finance in the UK. The Economics team role includes producing a high-profile research programme including cutting-edge analysis of small business finance markets, contributing towards the development of Bank products and programmes. and evaluations of the Bank's activities. The successful post-holder will work under the guidance of a senior manager in the economics team on a variety of workstreams.

To be considered for this role you will have an understanding of microeconomics, including market failures, and an ability to apply this understanding to real life economic problems. You will also have the ability to produce high quality economic analysis including selecting and improving suitable data sources and methods of analysis, as well as quality assuring outputs and be able to communicate the implications and limitations of analysis clearly.
You will ideally have an understanding of the British Business Bank and its activities and must be proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word. The ability to use econometric, mapping and statistical packages is an advantage, although training will be provided.

The British Business Bank is an established and influential institution with a key mission of driving sustainable growth and prosperity throughout the United Kingdom. It plays a vital role in supporting access to finance for smaller businesses, facilitating their development and contributing to the transition towards a net zero economy. Since its inception in 2014, the British Business Bank has functioned as a government-owned economic development bank, operating independently to fulfil its objectives. It collaborates with over 200 delivery partners, including high street, digital, specialist, and challenger banks, venture capital and private debt funds, as well as fintech platforms, to implement its programs effectively. With offices in Sheffield and London, the British Business Bank currently employs approximately 550 individuals.

As an organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing and collaboration, the British Business Bank introduced a hybrid-working model in 2020. Our colleagues typically spend an average of 2 days per week working in our offices, striking a balance between the advantages of remote work and the benefits of in-person collaboration. The successful candidate for this role should be able to commute to our office (unless specified). At the British Business Bank, we aim to represent the communities we serve, firmly believing that different perspectives make us stronger.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit ourselves to having an inclusive, equitable and accessible recruitment process supporting applicants and employees, making reasonable adjustments whenever it is feasible.