Lead Research Analyst - Arabic and English at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

WHY IS THIS JOB IMPORTANT?

• Our highly structured database helps our clients reduce financial, reputational and regulatory risk, to align with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements such as Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) regulations and Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) legislation. As a Research Analyst, you will supervise relevant online, publicly available reputable sources to identify and resolve these emerging risks through in-depth research and information analysis. The information you collect, analyze and compile will support our clients and the World-Check team globally.

SOME OF THE DAILY TASKS YOU WILL PERFORM:

• Supervising reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant records
• 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
• Become familiar and stay up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work
• Timeous delivery on ongoing goals, tasks, and projects
• Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Good understanding of reading and writing in French
• Bachelor’s degree required in international relations, political science, security studies, history, foreign languages; outstanding recent graduates in other fields or those with relevant experience will be considered
• Knowledge of security issues in MENA
• Must possess keen attention to detail, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, and enjoy in-depth investigations to uncover difficult to access information
• Relevant professional experience including internships, research assistantships, and independent projects that rely on both qualitative and quantitative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

YOU WILL BE EVEN MORE COMPETITIVE IF:

• You have an awareness of the socio-political context of the countries matching your language skills
• Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime knowledge and experience would be an advantage