Enterprise Researcher

Melbourne, Australia

• An excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to enter a corporate workplace
• Develop and hone your research and analytical skills as part of a fun and supportive team
• Join a company that helps to educate some of Australia’s largest and most well-known businesses
• Work for an established market leader with an innovative product used by the world’s elite businesses

Our Company

IBISWorld is looking for an Enterprise Researcher who has a passion for their work and a desire to contribute to helping our clients. We are a global organisation with a strong client-centric mentality, conducting company and industry research across thousands of global and domestic markets, with offices in Melbourne, London, Frankfurt, Los Angeles and New York.  

At IBISWorld, we are proud of our company culture and values, and we strive to create an environment where people look forward to coming to work every day. Our offices are filled with professionals who work hard, but also like to have fun. We actively promote a supportive and collaborative workplace, where everyone has the opportunity to influence how we think about our products and grow our business.

The Role

This role is a great entry-level opportunity for a friendly, diligent and detail-oriented Enterprise Researcher to work in our Melbourne office. You will be part of a team that ensures high research standards across IBISWorld’s Company database and publications. As an Enterprise Researcher, you will contribute to our company’s mission of helping clients make better business decisions by maintaining accurate and timely financial data and other information on Australia’s largest public and private companies.

You will be provided with on-the-job training when you first join IBISWorld, and will receive ongoing support from your colleagues as you learn about our product and your role.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing annual company results to extract specific data pertaining to financial results, shareholders, subsidiaries, contact details and company structure
• Using online sources to supplement your research
• Telephoning individual companies to confirm specific information
• Updating IBISWorld’s Enterprise database with researched information
• Participating in annual list projects and product releases

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline (related experience and degrees considered)
• High attention to detail
• Familiarity with financial statements
• Confident telephone and communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting standards and the ASX
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated self-motivation, autonomy and initiative
• An interest in economic news and current events

What we offer

• A competitive salary + super
• Professional development and training
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Subsidised gym membership at the Grand Hyatt City Club
• A relaxed dress code
• Friday afternoon company-wide meet ups
• Employee benefits and rewards via the Perkbox app
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work options
• Free breakfast!

If you think you are the ideal candidate for this position, please apply online by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with the role. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted, and only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

If you would like to learn more about IBISWorld, visit our Careers Page: https://www.ibisworld.com/careers/

IBISWorld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be authorised for employment in Australia and be able to provide a copy of a valid visa upon request.