LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider that operates connected businesses to serve customers across the entire financial markets value chain.
With capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management, we operate at the heart of the world's financial ecosystem and enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities.
Together, our five business divisions –Data and Analytics, FTSE Russell, Risk Intelligence, Capital MarketsandPost Trade– offer customers seamless access to global financial markets, across the trading lifecycle.
We are seeking driven and hardworking students currently studying in Malaysia to join us in Penang Office for a period of minimum4 months .
Role summary
As a Research Intern, you will be assisting Senior Researchers in conducting in-depth research on breaking news in the South East Asia (SEA) region regarding specific Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) related issues.
A key focus would be on helping LSEG World-Check's SEAPAC Research team in special project(s) to maintain a comprehensive list of Political Exposed Persons (PEPs) and entities associated with risks in the SEA region.
What you'll be doing:
Research and extract data from the public domain, ensuring accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with internal policies and applicable laws.
Provide content support to SEA region projects.
Work independently in handling assignments and tasks.
Strict adherence to World-Check research guidelines to ensure product content and quality.
Prepare parts of reports for internal or external partners with a high degree of accuracy.
You'll bring:
Native or full professional language proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English, as research will be conducted in these languages.
Good English comprehension and writing skills.
Strong analytical skills, especially with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking to analyze and resolve research-related issues.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Exhibit professionalism - self-motivated and can-do attitude.
Thai/Burmese/Vietnamese language skill would be an advantage.
Experience and qualifications required:
Available to participate in an internship lasting a minimum of 4 months.
Undergraduates who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate education in International Relations/Political Science, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies, Journalism, or any related field is preferred.
Prior experience in research or editorial roles is an advantage.
We encourage students from public and private universities in Malaysia who are required to undergo mandatory internship to apply.
We also provide internship allowance.
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