Lead AI and Innovation Analyst

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). 

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. 

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here 

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, 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 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.

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 you 

• A 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 

Heath & Wellbeing  

• Employee assistance programme 

• 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 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.