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I’m an aspiring financial and economic journalist interested in how policy and markets shape people’s lives. My studies and experience at the Bank of England have built strong analytical and writing skills. Having lived and worked across Africa and the Middle East has given me a broad, global perspective and a knack for explaining complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.…

Jack Ockenden

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I’m an aspiring financial and economic journalist interested in how policy and markets shape people’s lives. My studies and experience at the Bank of England have built strong analytical and writing skills. Having lived and worked across Africa and the Middle East has given me a broad, global perspective and a knack for explaining complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.…

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I’m an aspiring financial and economic journalist interested in how policy and markets shape people’s lives. My studies and experience at the Bank of England have built strong analytical and writing skills.

Having lived and worked across Africa and the Middle East has given me a broad, global perspective and a knack for explaining complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Intermediate

Work Experience

Placement at British Omani Society

September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Worked in Oman for 3 months; documented Omani cultural and economic history, taught English and Maths to GCSE-age students, and learned conversational Arabic.

Volunteer - British Omani Society placement at British Omani Society

September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Placement in Oman through a British Omani Society scheme; documented Omani cultural and economic history, taught English and Maths to GCSE age students and learned conversational Arabic.

Data Analyst Intern at Bank of England

July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Interned for 4 weeks in the Data and Innovation team; authored Data Ethics reports on AI usage; participated in meetings with Data Scientists and Monetary Policy Analysts; gained hands-on experience using PowerBI, Tableau and Python for modelling and dashboards.

Intern, Data and Innovation Team at Bank of England

July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Interned for 4 weeks at the Bank of England Data and Innovation team where I composed Data Ethics reports relating to the use of AI in the bank. Learnt inner workings of central banking through meetings with Data Scientists and Monetary Policy Analysts. Gained real world experience using PowerBI, Tableau and Python for Modelling and Dashboards.

Volunteer at Blandford Town Museum

November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Completed weekly volunteer work on Saturdays; wrote transcripts of exhibits for the blind. Co-authored a book on ‘Blandford in the Great War’.