Head of Research

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview:

Rainmaker’s Corporate Mission is to be the definitive source of information and insight for corporations and consumers in today’s sophisticated markets.

The Research team’s task is to provide high quality research, data analysis and education services across key sectors of the financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for leading, managing, maintaining and developing Rainmaker’s research program across these areas:

• Superannuation
• Investment performance
• Funds management
• Wealth management - advice, platforms and managed accounts
• Life insurance
• Banking
• Technical services

Specific aspects of your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing Rainmaker’s research program and the research team.
• Representing Rainmaker’s research capability and credentials in the broad market.
• Ensuring the research production schedule is maintained.
• Ensuring Rainmaker compliance licensing status is maintained.
• Liaising with colleagues across the Rainmaker group.
• Thought leadership across all aspects of the Research team’s scope of activities.
• Staying abreast of industry developments, public policy and guiding research innovation.

Qualification:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce/Finance/Economics, however other disciplines would be acceptable given the focus of this role requires deep industry experience.
• Preferably minimum 20 years of relevant experience in the Australian Wealth Management industry.
• With background in Investment Management/Superannuation/Life Insurance/Financial Planning
• Team leadership skills and good presentation skills
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Australian financial regulators and financial markets.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards. 

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