Railpen
Investment Analyst
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Investment Analyst - Public Markets Investments
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 behavior. 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.
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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 the legal right to work in the UK.
The Person
We’re looking for an analytical and intellectually curious professional with strong attention to detail and objective judgment. A proactive and collaborative team player, able to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly, take ownership of deliverables from inception to completion, and maintain high standards of research quality, integrity, and continuous learning.
You’ll ideally have:
- Approximately three years’ experience in quantitative investment research, systematic investing, portfolio analytics, quantitative risk, or a closely related role. This experience can include quantitative support within a fundamentally driven or macro research process.
- A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, econometrics, or quantitative finance; a relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous but not essential.
- Practical experience using Python for data analysis, research, or model development; familiarity with SQL, version control, testing, and collaborative software-development practices is desirable.
- Practical experience using Bloomberg BQuant/BQL is a plus.
- Sound knowledge of statistics, econometrics, time-series analysis, and numerical methods, with the ability to design and evaluate robust empirical research.
- Understanding of financial markets and investment concepts, including portfolio risk, performance measurement, and systematic strategy implementation.
- Experience working with large financial datasets and producing reproducible analysis. Familiarity with cloud platforms, visualization tools, or machine-learning methods is beneficial.
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What We Can Offer You
Rewarding You
- A competitive salary (depending on experience)
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous annual bonus plan
- 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
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 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
Next Steps
Please apply via the apply button or visit Careers by 22nd October 2026.
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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