Business Analyst

We have an incredible opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Change & Transformation team on a permanent basis, based in either the Darlington or London office (hybrid based).  

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

Within this role, you will be a valued member of the Change & Transformation team as a Business Analyst providing detailed, accurate and timely analysis across a broad range of projects within the C&T portfolio and in accordance with the Change and Project Management Framework. 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

To be successful in this role you will you have demonstrable experience of delivering a broad range of projects against the BA objectives and project timelines. You will have a good understanding and experience of documenting complex processes including the ‘As Is’ and ‘To Be’ models. As a Business Analyst, knowledge of industry standards for Business and Process Analysis including documentation, project lifecycle, implementation and governance is key. Experience of delivering change within financial services is a must and pensions administration and investments accounting would be a distinct advantage.

We are looking for someone who has an ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the business to ensure successful delivery of a range of projects. You will be able to act as a conduit between developers and end business users and can undertake excellent written communications to end business users. Organisational skills and a proven ability to adapt and re-plan due to competing or changing priorities is key. As a Business Analyst, you will demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions.

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. 

• 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

• Colleague referral scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Heath 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 on Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life