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 the world financial markets, across the trading lifecycle.
LSEG is headquartered in London and has a major presence throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and emerging markets.
We are hiring a Senior Research Analyst in our World-Check team in Penang to support our growth across the region.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for research work.
Join us today!
Role summaryAs a Senior Research Analyst, you will conduct in-depth research on breaking news regarding specific Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) related issues.
We focus on maintaining an extensive list of Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), State Owned & Invested Enterprises (SOE/SIE), Sanctions ownership information, etc.
Daily, you will research and extract data from extensive sources from the public domain, ensuring accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with policies and applicable laws.
What you'll be doing:Provide content support to clients on a daily basis and work closely with team members to support related ad-hoc projects.
Work independently in handling individual assignments and tasks.
Strong adherence to general research guidelines following strict requirements to ensure product content and quality.
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for responsible coverage.
You'll bring:Native or full professional language proficiency in at least 1 local language as well as English.
Good English comprehension and writing skills.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking to analyze and resolve research-related issues.
Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
Good domain knowledge of local naming conventions including characteristics of personal names, salutations, and titles.
Strong curiosity about the knowledge of political structure and governance at all levels, sanctions, law enforcement, and regulatory enforcement bodies, and relevant national laws concerning the AML/CFT regime is an advantage.
Good understanding of prevalent financial crimes based on guidance and reports from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), and other relevant sources.
Exhibit excellent professionalism - self-motivated, can-do attitude, innovative thinking, and strive for efficiency.
Education Qualification/Certifications:Bachelor's degree in International Relations/Political Science, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies, Commerce, Journalism, Linguistics/Languages, or equivalent.
AML-related certifications will be prioritized if equally qualified.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider.
Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built.
Our values ofIntegrity, Partnership ,Excellence , andChangeunderpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day.
They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision-making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries.
However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business.
You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth.
Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.
Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr