Junior Research Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Investment Credit and Implementation team as a Junior Research Analyst, based in London on a permanent basis (hybrid working).

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.

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As a Junior Research  Analyst, you will support the research and ongoing monitoring of both internally and externally managed portfolios across Public Markets pooled funds. The role plays an important part in ensuring that Railpen’s investment execution across multiple asset classes is aligned with our clients’ long-term objectives.

Reporting to the Head of Credit and Manager Implementation, you will contribute to the delivery of Railpen’s investment strategy by supporting portfolio oversight, market analysis, and manager research activities. You will work to monitor performance, risk and mandate compliance across public markets and private debt strategies, following the established Public Markets monitoring framework.

A key aspect of the role will involve conducting financial market research and analysis to help maintain forward-looking views on market trends. You will contribute insights in investment forums and support the development of portfolio positioning where appropriate. You will also assist in external manager research and selection processes, including supporting onboarding activity in collaboration with colleagues across the business.

The role also offers the opportunity to develop and utilise technical skills, including building tools and systems to support financial market monitoring and portfolio analytics using platforms such as Bloomberg, Macrobond, and other data providers.

We are looking for a motivated and intellectually curious individual with a strong interest in financial markets and investment management. You will bring a solid academic foundation, ideally in a relevant discipline such as finance, economics, mathematics or a related field, alongside a desire to develop your career within a long-term, client-focused investment organisation.

You will demonstrate strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and form considered views. An interest in understanding how financial markets operate, and how different asset classes contribute to portfolio construction, will be important. You will be proactive in building your knowledge of market developments and keen to contribute insights in a collaborative team environment. We are ideally looking for somebody who is proficient in coding, AI and knowledge of Bloomberg would be advantageous.

Attention to detail and a structured approach to work are essential, particularly when supporting portfolio monitoring and ensuring that performance, risk and mandate considerations are clearly understood. You should be comfortable working with data and have an interest in developing your technical skills, including the use of tools such as Excel and financial data platforms such as Bloomberg or Macrobond.

You will also demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate your analysis both verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders. A collaborative and adaptable approach will be key, as you will work closely with colleagues across investment teams and wider business functions, particularly when supporting external manager research and onboarding.

Above all, you will be someone who is keen to learn, open to new ideas and committed to delivering high-quality work that supports strong client outcomes. Progress towards a relevant professional qualification, such as the CFA, would be advantageous or something you are willing to pursue as part of your ongoing development.

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)

• 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

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee assistance programme

• Health 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 3rd June  2026.

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