FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at major financial institutions throughout the world. Our business is built on the creative use of technology and an unwavering dedication to client service.

FactSet is a growing company where hard work and achievement are acknowledged and rewarded and we offer a unique opportunity to gain a breadth of knowledge and experience within the financial industry.

FactSet At-a- Glance

• Founded: in 1978 in US
• Locations: 43, in 21 countries
• Employees: 8,100+
• FactSet clients: 3,000+ globally
• FactSet users: 63,500+ worldwide
• Stock symbol: FDS, dual listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ

FactSet recruits driven and creative graduates to consulting roles to keep up with the continually increasing demands of the investment industry.

Consultants are the essential connection between our clients and our software business. Face-to- face contact with leaders in the financial industry allows consultants to form personal relationships with clients and work together to develop more efficient ways to perform research and analysis.

Starting at FactSet as a Consultant allows you to get a broad understanding of our business and Consultants are expected to progress into Consulting Management, Sales or Product Development roles as they develop their careers with FactSet.

To help our consultants reach their full potential, we invest a great deal in our employees’ training and mentoring, starting with our five week new hire programme, which gives insight into our products, our clients, and the financial markets through classroom lectures and hands-on product assignments.

FactSet offers

• Free working lunch in the office
• Reimbursement of the CFA
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Up to 30 days holiday
• Excellent pension scheme

We are currently recruiting Consultants for our 2017 intake for our Sydney and Melbourne offices.

Exceptional talent fuels every aspect of FactSet’s business. As we continue to grow, we rely on new ideas and creative thinking to maintain our position on the cutting-edge of financial services and software. FactSet is committed to each employee’s individual career growth and values internal advancement.

While training varies from one department to another, FactSet offers intensive orientation programs for new hires to help them understand our business, our products, and our clients, and begin their jobs with the skills necessary to work efficiently and successfully. As you gain experience and assume additional responsibilities, you can take advantage of ongoing internal development opportunities to strengthen your leadership, management, and professional skills.

Interested in achieving the CFA, CIPM, CAIA, or FRM designations?

Our company would not be what it is without our people. We promise to invest in your personal and professional development to ensure you have the tools to think critically about a problem, proactively arrive at a solution, and confidently implement it. We want you to know our clients' business!

No matter what department you join, if you are interested in taking the CFA exam, we'll provide five days of PTO prior to the exam, reimbursement for exam and study material fees (pending a passing grade), and a bonus for each level achieved. Historically, FactSetters have passed Level I of the CFA exam at a rate of 69%, compared to the national average of 35%. We also encourage employees to pursue CIPM, CAIA, and FRM designations and cover the costs of those exams for some teams.

FactSet employees are committed to helping local communities thrive. FactSetters around the world have participated in our hands-on community outreach program. We give to and work with organizations dedicated to education and human services. Our volunteer work promotes team building, leadership development, and cross- departmental collaboration — all of which contribute to FactSet being a great place to work.

We're proud to have been recognized for our analytical and data-driven solutions, as well as our exemplary employees, who continue to provide the industry's best service. As we continue to grow, we rely on the constant infusion of fresh ideas and creative thinking to maintain our position on the cutting-edge of financial services and software. Many publications have recognized our culture as the reason so many talented individuals want to work here. Below are a few of the recent awards FactSet has earned in recognition of our solutions and exceptional workplace:

Best Companies to Work For, FORTUNE, 2008 – 2016

FORTUNE has recognized FactSet as one of the top 100 companies to work for eight years in a row. The only Connecticut-based company to make the list in 2016, FactSet was recognized for its focus on employee and career development.

Best Workplaces in Finance and Insurance, FORTUNE, 2016

FactSet was ranked 17th on FORTUNE’s list of the top 30 workplaces in finance and insurance. 41,000 employees in the financial services and insurance industry were polled.

Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2016 – 2017

FactSet earned a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), achieving the designation of a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s CEI is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.  America's 100 Socially Just Companies, Forbes, 2016

JUST Capital and Forbes released the inaugural “JUST 100 List” which ranks publicly traded American companies that perform based on the issues Americans care most about. The rankings are based on one of the largest surveys (50,000 Americans polled over 18 months) ever conducted on attitudes towards corporate behavior.

U.K.’s Best Workplaces, Great Place to Work®, 2009 – 2016

FactSet was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the U.K.’s Best Workplaces. FactSet was included for having a high trust, high engagement workplace culture that attracts and retains talent and helps drive our business success.

Best Workplaces in France, Great Place to Work Institute, 2012 – 2016

FactSet has been named one of the Best Workplaces in France for the fourth year in a row by Great Place to Work Institute. The survey revealed that 91% of FactSet’s employees in France said that FactSet is a great place to work.

Best Workplaces for Millennials in the U.S., Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE, 2015 – 2016

FactSet was named to Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in the U.S. FactSet was recognized for many reasons, including various programs that help employees further their education and develop new skills.

Top Companies for Graduates to Work for in the U.K., TheJobCrowd, 2014 – 2016

For the third year running, TheJobCrowd has recognized FactSet as a top U.K. company for graduates in banking and finance. The rankings were based on feedback from employees who have graduated from university within the last three years and have been with their employer for at least six months.

Best Places to Work for New Dads, Fatherly, 2016

Fatherly, a parenting resource for men, has recognized FactSet as the 46th best workplace for new dads. Notable father-friendly policies that earned FactSet this spot include four weeks of paid paternity leave and an excellent flex time policy.

Best Place to Work in Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business Review, 2013 – 2015

FactSet was listed on Crain's Chicago’s Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, and was ranked in the top 10 of the overall best places to work in 2015. The company was recognized for its competitive perks package, 100 percent company-paid health coverage for employees and dependents, and an employee stock purchase plan with discounted stock purchases.

Best Workplaces for Diversity, Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE, 2015

FactSet was named to Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s list of 50 best workplaces for diversity. Rankings were determined by employee feedback and the representation of racial and ethnic minorities and women.

Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE, 2015

FactSet was named to Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s list of 100 best workplaces for women. Rankings are determined by employee surveys and the representation of women within the organizations, and highlights companies with generous benefits packages, flexible schedules, and work-life balance.

Best Workplaces in Technology, Great Place to Work's Great Rated, 2014

FactSet was named fifth on the top 20 Great Workplaces in Technology by Great Place to Work®’s Great Rated!™, as decided by employees themselves.