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CSD Ops Analyst
full-time•Darlington
About this role
An exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Systems Development team as a CSD Operations Analyst on a fixed term basis (12 months) based in our Darlington office (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
You will support the Finance team and related functions by providing, testing and supporting bespoke and third‑party applications, ensuring data and reporting are reliable, timely and high‑quality You will be the trusted go‑to for timely issue resolution, maintaining high levels of communication and collaboration across teams.
The Person
We are looking for a proactive, service‑minded applications specialist with strong analytical skills. You will bring a proven professional Microsoft Systems and IT background, with good knowledge of SQL Server and practical experience using SQL Server Management Studio. You will be comfortable partnering with Finance stakeholders to define and deliver reporting and self‑service solutions; experience building reports in Power BI is preferred but not essential, and familiarity with C# and VBA would be advantageous but is not required.
What we can offer you
Rewarding you
A competitive salary
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Defined Contribution pension
Heath & Wellbeing
Employee assistance programme
Health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
Lifestyle
Give as you earn scheme
Paid volunteering days
Next Steps
Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on 31st January 2025.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
What you'll do
- You will support the Finance team by providing, testing, and supporting bespoke and third-party applications. Ensuring data and reporting are reliable, timely, and high-quality.
About Railpen
Railpen’s purpose is simple – to secure our members’ future.
We are responsible for over £34bn in assets on behalf of more than 350,000 members, providing market-leading pension administration and investment services for defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC) and hybrid schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme – one of the UK’s largest, longest established, and intricate funds.
We are built on our heritage. Our history of helping everyday, hardworking people save for their retirement stretches back more than half a century. From our beginnings in 1965 as the pensions office for the British Rail Pension Scheme, we’ve innovated and evolved to serve the needs of the industry and the financial future of its workers.
We are committed to better member outcomes. Our role is delegated to us by our Trustee (the Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited or RPTCL), whose unwavering passion to put members’ interests first is integral to everything we do – from how we administer the schemes to how we select, structure and size investments to protect and grow the long-term value of members’ savings.
We are agile and innovative. Guided by integrity, the importance we place on collaboration, and our member-first approach, we work with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for a progressive and supportive policy environment that helps us to secure our members’ future and shape a more sustainable pensions landscape.
We are different from the norm. We put every pound of profit towards paying members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably. We make this our mission. Our long-term mindset opens up investment opportunities over multiple decades that enrich communities and the environment, set new standards for innovation and contribute to a resilient UK economy.
We are Railpen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a CSD Ops Analyst do at Railpen?
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Is the CSD Ops Analyst position at Railpen remote?
The CSD Ops Analyst position at Railpen is based in Darlington, South Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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