We have an incredible opportunity for a Lead AI and Innovation Analyst to join our team 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 roleAs Lead AI and Innovation Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying, shaping and delivering high‑value AI opportunities across Railpen. You will own the AI and Innovation use‑case roadmap, ensuring alignment across front‑office, member‑facing and back‑office functions.
Working at the intersection of business, technology and delivery, you will scan the external AI market to assess tools, vendors and emerging technologies, producing build‑vs‑buy analysis, coordinating proofs of concept and supporting vendor engagement. You will work closely with technical teams to feed priorities into Railpen’s AI Hub and ensure ideas move successfully from concept into production.
Partnering with business stakeholders, solution architects, data teams and external partners, you will ensure AI initiatives are well defined, technically viable, responsibly governed and deliver measurable value aligned to organisational strategy.
The personWe are looking for an experienced, analytical and curious professional with a keen interest in AI and innovation. You will bring a background in business analysis, AI‑enabled change, consulting or technology‑focused roles, ideally within a regulated environment such as financial services or pensions.
You will be comfortable working at both strategic and technical levels, able to translate business needs into clear requirements and explain complex AI concepts to non‑technical audiences. You will have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, a value‑driven mindset and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Above all, you will be proactive, collaborative and motivated by delivering practical AI solutions that create real, measurable impact for the organisation.
Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.
What we can offer you Rewarding youA competitive salary
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
Employee assistance programme
Health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
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 5pm Friday 19th June13th April 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
- Proven experience in AI, innovation or AI-enabled change delivery
- Background in business analysis, consulting, or technology-focused roles
- Experience working in regulated environments (financial services or pensions)
- Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements
- Experience coordinating proofs of concept, vendor evaluation, and build-vs-buy analysis
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to partner with solution architects, data teams and external partners to deliver production-ready AI solutions
- Proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to operate in ambiguous, evolving environments
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
