Research Analyst

Company Overview

Rainmaker Information forms part of the ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) division of ISS. ISS Market Intelligence provides research and data services to financial institutions, life insurers, asset managers and institutional investors. Individual business units within ISS MI focus on the American, European, Asian, Australian and Canadian wealth management business.

ISS MI’s mission is to empower the wealth management and life insurance community to prosper and grow by providing unique information, business intelligence and actionable insights. To this end, we specialise in the fact-based measurement and analysis of the wealth management, retirement and life insurance industries. We focus on competitive intelligence, analysis of key trends and market measurements to create the most accurate information possible for our clients.

Our clients comprise most major financial companies including asset managers, banks, wealth managers, life insurers, regulators, and industry associations. ISS MI, through its different units, provides advice and decision-making support to managers and executives across multiple subsectors of the financial services industry. Our research teams engage with multiple levels within our client organisations, ranging from analysts to C-suite business leaders, both as part of our research processes and through numerous individual and group client interactions.

We are a dynamic and intellectually curious team, with passion for identifying and forecasting trends in the financial services industry. Becoming part of ISS opens a world of opportunities in the form of diverse career pathways and of participation in our multiple centers of excellence in research and analytical insights.

Responsibilities:

The Research Analyst position represents an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the thought leadership and intelligence capital of Rainmaker & ISS MI.

The Research Analyst will be responsible for supporting a wide range of research projects representing client deliverables and developing new research initiatives in response to evolving market conditions. This role will require strong collaboration to achieve successful execution of research initiatives and leadership on specific projects after experience is gained in the role.

Specifically, the Research Analyst, is expected to:

• Assist in the timely delivery of existing ongoing research publications based.
• Contribute to the process of creating new research content.
• Assist Sales team in identifying and scoping new opportunities.
• Engage with the team to refine and establish new research processes, methodologies and research formats to optimise the research workflow, the quality of research insights and their relevance to clients.
• Provide consulting and analytical support for recurring and new research projects.
• Demonstrate care, precision, diligence and thoughtfulness in the execution of research analytics, report production and verification processes.
• Pro-actively share knowledge and understanding of industry developments with team members, on a formal and informal basis.

Qualifications

The Rainmaker Information environment is best suited to self-starting, highly motivated individuals who are able to deal with the pressures of team collaborating, learning/researching, developing analyses and delivering research outputs within specific timelines.

Candidates should have:

• Tertiary qualification in mathematics/economics/statistics/ finance.
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial services with a focus on the wealth management industries, or experience with a market research firm or a consulting business active in the financial services industry. A longer track record is a plus.
• Understanding of life insurance products (Retail, Direct, Group), retirement products (superannuation, income stream/annuities) and managed investments.
• Familiarity with Australian financial regulators and financial market
• Strong mathematical aptitude, data analytics, data programming, statistical and financial modelling/visualisation skills
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and conflicting demands.
• Knowledge of PC applications including spreadsheet and database analysis and proficient in standard office software and equipment.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. To support a smooth transition, training and job onboarding may require additional time in the office. The hybrid schedule is subject to periodic review and may be adjusted based on operational needs.

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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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