Investment Analyst
railpen · London · United Kingdom · Hybrid
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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We have exciting opportunities for Investment Analysts to join our Public Markets Investments team on a permanent basis, based in our London office with hybrid working.
Who we are
Railpen 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.
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.
To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here .
The Role
The roles will support the research, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of multi-asset, systematic and fundamental equity portfolios. They will combine quantitative research, portfolio
analytics and technology development, helping the team deliver robust investment outcomes while strengthening its shared data, research and production infrastructure.
You’ll:
Develop and maintain quantitative models to identify new investment opportunities, enhance portfolio construction approaches and improve existing strategies across a multi-asset investment platform.
Apply data science, programming and analytical techniques to support fundamental equity research, creating models, tools and dashboards that generate actionable investment insights.
Partner with Portfolio Managers to monitor portfolio performance, risk and exposures, providing analysis that supports informed investment decisions and effective portfolio management.
Build and enhance datasets, analytical tools and reporting capabilities, driving continuous improvement in data management, technology and the adoption of innovative solutions, including AI.
Produce clear and impactful analysis, reporting and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate across Investments, Trading, Risk, Compliance, Technology and Operations, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation and strong governance.
This role is classified as a ‘Certified Person’ under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and will therefore be subject to the additional requirements prescribed by the FCA.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have…