Lead Research Analyst - Cape Town, South Africa - LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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YOU AND YOUR TEAM

The job of a Lead Research Analyst (Entry Level position) in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking aptitude.

Our core is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions.

The information collected and analyzed supports our clients align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.

SOME OF THE DAILY TASKS YOU WILL PERFORM:

Using open-source research methods to capture information in the public domain.
Identifying regulatory and financial risk such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption
Becoming familiar and staying up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work.
Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects

REQUIREMENTS:

Critical thinking, analytical skills, and logical reasoning
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime knowledge and experience would be an advantage.

HOW TO GET PREPARED FOR AN INTERVIEW?

Please do the research.

Even if you don't have experience in any AML or KYC field, you can source plenty of available information and make your effort to understand the general purpose of this expanding industry.

We recommend you look through information related to AML, KYC, PEP, Financial Crime, World-Check (a Refinitiv product).

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities.

Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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 any mental health or physical disability needs.

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