Job Description

Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era.

Backed by Europe's largest-ever logistics Series A ($35M), led by deep-tech investors Plural (whose portfolio spans fusion energy and space exploration), Relay is scaling faster than 99.98% of venture-backed startups. We're assembling the most talent-dense team the logistics industry has ever seen

Relay's Mission is

to

free commerce from friction

. Today, high delivery costs act as a hidden tax on e-commerce, quietly shaping what can be sold online and limiting who can participate. We envision a world where

more goods move more freely between more people

, making the online shopping experience seamless and accessible to everyone.

THE TEAM

~90 people

, more than

half

in engineering, product and data

45+ advanced degrees

across computer science, mathematics and operations research

Thousands

of data points captured, calculated, analysed and predicted for every single parcel we handle An intellectually vibrant culture of

first?principles thinking

, tight feedback loops and relentless experimentation

Work Alongside Industry Leaders

Andy Turner - Director of Data

Andy has built and led data teams across global enterprises and high growth scale-ups on five continents. He has delivered cloud native platforms, launched AI products end-to-end, and holds patents for novel machine learning applications in the UK Capital Markets. Trained in statistics at Oxford, he pairs strong technical fundamentals with clear judgement, a commercial focus, and a bias to deliver.

Jonny Dungay - Head of Data: Strategy & Growth

Jonny brings extensive experience from some of the world's most respected teams. He has helped scale Google Cloud's European go-to-market strategy and led multi-million-pound engineering projects at Citadel. Holding both an undergraduate and master's degree in mathematics from Cambridge, he pairs analytical rigour with a sharp focus on delivering real-world impact, ensuring our data team operates at a world-class level.

Tech Stack Highlights

Cloud-native on GCP with extensive use of BigQuery AI-first approach with Claude Code and other AI tools embedded into daily workflows Modern data tooling including Dagster, dbt, Cube, and Count

The Opportunity

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As a Graduate Data Analyst at Relay, you will:

Write SQL queries to analyse courier and parcel flow data, uncovering patterns and opportunities. Build dashboards and reports that help teams make better decisions. Work alongside product, operations, and engineering teams to test ideas and measure impact. Learn how to turn messy, real-world data into clear insights. Develop your technical skills through pair programming, code reviews, and mentorship. Contribute to projects that directly impact how thousands of couriers and merchants use our platform.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

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You are in the final year of a degree in a quantitative field (mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, physics, engineering, or similar) Some experience with SQL whether from coursework, personal projects, or internships The ability to structure problems and think critically about data. You have high agency and pride of ownership in your work, taking initiative to drive impact. Genuine curiosity about how things work and why. You value clear communication, active listening, and intentional collaboration.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who...

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Are ready to join us in Summer 2026 and able to work in our London office 4 days a week Are excited to work with real problems, not just textbook exercises. Want to grow quickly in an environment with high standards and high support.

Fast and Focused Hiring Process

Talent Acquisition Interview - 30 mins Take Home Task - Practical analysis Hiring Manager Interview - 30 mins Onsite Case Study - 60mins Operating Principles & Impact - 1 hour Decision and offer within 48 hours; our process mirrors our pace of work, typically completed in a week.

Who Thrives at Relay?

Aim with Precision:

You define problems clearly and measure your impact meticulously.

Play to Win:

You chase bold bets, tackle the hard stuff, and view constraints as fuel, not friction.

1% Better Every Day

: You believe that small, consistent improvements lead to exponential growth. You move quickly, deliver results, and learn from every experience.

All In, All the Time

: You show up and step up. You take ownership from start to finish and do what it takes to deliver when it counts.

People-Powered Greatness

: You invest in your teammates. You give and receive feedback with care and candour. You build trust through high standards and shared success.

Grow the Whole Pie

: You seek out win-win solutions for merchants, couriers, and our customers, because when they thrive, so do we.


If these resonate, and you combine strong technical fundamentals with entrepreneurial drive, let's connect.

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace

Generous equity, richer than 99% of European startups

, with

annual top-ups

to share Relay's success.

Private health & dental coverage

, so comprehensive you'd need to be a partner at a Magic Circle law firm to match it.

25 days of holidays

Enhanced parental leave

.

Hardware of your choice

.

Extensive perks

(gym subsidies, cycle-to-work, Friday office lunch, covered Uber home and dinner for late nights, and more).

Located in Shoreditch

, our office set-up enables the kind of in-person interactions that drive impact.

We work 4 days on-site, with 1 day remote

.
Relay is an

equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives.