As exciting opportunity to join Railpen as a Application Support Analyst on a permanent basis, based in London (hybrid working).
Who we areRailpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.
To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here
The roleThis role is accountable for enabling the investment business and related functions through the provision of stable, high-performing applications and the delivery of continuous improvement and change across the application landscape. A key focus is ensuring that investment data is reliable, timely and of high quality, supporting the business in making informed decisions to secure members’ futures.
In addition to maintaining operational stability, the role plays a central part in driving and delivering change. Working closely with stakeholders to enhance investment processes, implement new capabilities, and optimise existing systems. This includes contributing to and leading application-related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.
The PersonA technically capable and motivated individual is sought, with experience gained within an investment management environment, ideally within a fast-paced and evolving organisation. The successful candidate will bring strong production support expertise, alongside a demonstrable track record of contributing to and delivering change that meets the developing needs of an Investment function.
A solid technical foundation is important, with experience or exposure to tools and technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Python, APIs, job scheduling and PowerShell. Knowledge of Windows Server, SFTP and supporting Microsoft Azure-based workloads would be advantageous.
The role requires a self-directed individual with a strong work ethic, who takes ownership of issues and sees them through to resolution. A positive and proactive approach is essential, along with a clear commitment to delivering high standards across both service support and change activities.
Effective communication skills are key, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders while managing competing priorities and working to deadlines. The successful candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, while also contributing to wider delivery objectives.
This opportunity will suit a collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge, works across teams to deliver the best outcomes, and is motivated to continuously improve the application landscape and the way support is delivered to the Investment Business.
What we can offer youRewarding you
A competitive salary (depending on experience)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous annual bonus plan
We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
4x Life Assurance cover
Heath & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee assistance programme
Health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
Lifestyle
We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave
Buy and sell holidays
Give as you earn scheme
Paid volunteering days
Flexible half days leave
Electric vehicle leasing
Cycle to work scheme
Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 18th June 2026.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
Skills Required
- Experience in investment management environment
- Production support expertise
- Technical foundation in relevant tools and technologies
- Strong communication skills
What We Do
The Railways Pension Scheme is one of the UK’s largest and longest established pension funds. Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion on behalf of the scheme’s 350,000 members who are connected to the railway industry. Railpen's purpose is to secure our members' future. To achieve this we invest the scheme’s assets to generate strong returns over the long term. Our members and their employers trust us with this very significant responsibility. We are proud of this responsibility, take it very seriously, and are committed to, and passionate about, improving their future lives. Generating the required returns is challenging. To be successful we must constantly strive to be considered a world-class asset owner by our stakeholders, with a proven track record of adding value for our members. This means we have to have excellent people, doing exemplary work, in every part of our business. We use the size of our assets to invest wisely and influentially. Our convictions and a clear set of investment beliefs guide us through complex and changing markets. We’re not afraid to think innovatively or act boldly in the best interests of the members we are proud to serve
