Job Description Research Analyst
SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To be responsible for conducting enhanced due diligence research as well as in-depth analysis of potential reputational or compliance risk, and preparing an accurate and complete report based on the findings and client's requirements.
Major Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
Writing
due diligence reports in a timely manner on subjects (Company/Individuals) across the globe for the varying business and/or compliance requirements of our clients. Review, summarize and analyse media articles/company filings, retrieved from open media search, online databases, judiciary and other government departments etc on the subject of investigation. Our reports aim to identify any
potential risk factors associated on the subject of investigation so our clients can make informed decisions - no client advice is required, just reporting the facts available from within the public domain. An ability to accurately filter information quickly and to empathize with our client's requirements to ensure a
quality and timely product is always delivered.
Research Analysts tasks may include:
- Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals in English and a second language
- To investigate official sources (registrars, regulators, courts, etc.) for information on companies and individuals
- To cooperate with external vendors (verification of provided information, placing them in a report)
- To analyze the collected information with a view to reputational, financial and integrity risk (sanctions, corruption, bribery, money laundering, terrorism financing, regulatory violations, etc.)
- To prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in foreign languages, which are:
- in a standardized format
- in accordance with our internal Research Methodology and Style Guide
- meeting client specific requirements
- delivered on time
Qualifications/Skills
- To hold a relevant professional qualification or post-graduate qualification or university degree preferably in international relations, political science, legal studies or business management.
- Hindi language proficiency preferable.
- Preferably one year of Compliance, Due Diligence or AML/KYC or similar experience.
- Excellent written and analysis skills including the ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely from another language into English.
- The ability to work in a highly challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
- Strong research skills, including online search tools
- Strong writing and proofreading skills prior experience in research/editorial roles is an advantage.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle volumes of work
- Be a team player with a high level of initiative and proactive approach to work
- Willingness to take ownership of tasks and issues
- Knowledge of and interest in international affairs
Career Stage:
Associate
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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 of
Integrity, Partnership,
Excellence and
Change underpin 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 organisation 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.
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