Lead Research Analyst – Italian language at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

YOU AND YOUR TEAM

• The job of a Research Analyst 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 analysed supports our clients align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.

Our multinational and multilingual team working closely with peers in other locations. We're now expanding the size of our department.

SOME OF THE DAILY TASKS YOU WILL PERFORM:

• Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in Refinitiv applications
• 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

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

• Fluency in English and Italian (compulsory)
• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to details
• Organization skills
• Very good use of Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• 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

Additional Job Description

• Knowledge & Skill:
• Entry level professional roles requiring a discipline specific degree or the equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts
• General professional and conceptual knowledge of theories and principles within a discipline
• Basic understanding of the roles of relevant functional groups within own area
• Applies general knowledge of business, developed through education, to make informed judgements

Scope of Impact:

• Provides guidance or specialized services that directly support or affect results within one functional area
• Works within area and uses professional procedures and practices to achieve objectives
• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding
• Free to determine the approach used to address routine professional issues

Strategic Planning & Decision Making:

• Identifies and solves complex issues using existing policies and procedures
• Understands, interprets and sets personal priorities for reaching goals
• Uses general professional or specialized knowledge to solve routine problems
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and own business plan, impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of own area