An exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Systems Development team as a CSD Operations Analyst on a fixed term basis (12 months) based in our Darlington office (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 RoleYou will support the Finance team and related functions by providing, testing and supporting bespoke and third‑party applications, ensuring data and reporting are reliable, timely and high‑quality You will be the trusted go‑to for timely issue resolution, maintaining high levels of communication and collaboration across teams.
The PersonWe are looking for a proactive, service‑minded applications specialist with strong analytical skills. You will bring a proven professional Microsoft Systems and IT background, with good knowledge of SQL Server and practical experience using SQL Server Management Studio. You will be comfortable partnering with Finance stakeholders to define and deliver reporting and self‑service solutions; experience building reports in Power BI is preferred but not essential, and familiarity with C# and VBA would be advantageous but is not required.
What we can offer youRewarding youA competitive salary
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Defined Contribution pension
Employee assistance programme
Health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
Give as you earn scheme
Paid volunteering days
Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on 31st January 2025.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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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
