Intro
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). Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34billion 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.
The role
As 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, produce build‑vs‑buy analysis, coordinate proofs of concept and support 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 person
We 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.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Generous annual bonus plan
* Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement that provides a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
* 4x Life Assurance cover
* Health & Wellbeing Employee assistance programme
* Health cash plan
* Eye care vouchers
* Flu vaccination
* Lifestyle support
* Hybrid and flexible working
* 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
Equal Opportunity
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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