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Overview

The Data Associate is a key member of the Rainmaker Data Team, supporting the delivery of data, insights, and market intelligence to the Australian financial services industry.

This position will provide the opportunity to become a Funds Management Data Specialist, covering funds management businesses, their investment portfolios, platforms, performance data and the key people involved. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in data collection, surveys, data entry, data auditing, internet research, and insights into the Funds Management sector within Australia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly surveys for fund managers and perform related data entry

• Collect and maintain monthly performance data

• Maintain relationships with data providers and ensure consistent data flow

• Research websites, annual reports, and other sources for relevant information

• Monitor key media covering the Australian financial services market

• Maintain and update internal databases

• Communicate progress, outputs, and deadlines effectively within the team

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is a plus

• Must have 0–4 years of experience in data, research, or survey-related roles (Open to Fresh Graduates)

• Strong interest in data, financial services, investments, or funds management

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong research and internet navigation skills

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (especially Excel)

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks independently

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

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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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