Current Opportunities at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

• 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
• We are looking for intellectually curious people, passionate about the bigger picture of how technology industry is evolving, ready to ask difficult questions and deal with complicated scenarios. If you are creative and a problem solver, this is the place to be as will be supporting you to fast-forward your career.

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• The job of a Research Analyst in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking proficiency. 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.
• We are multinational and multilingual team working closely with peers across other locations. We're now growing the size of our department.

SOME OF THE TASKS YOU WILL PERFORM

• Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in LSEG applications
• Using open-source research methods to gather 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

• Proficiency in English and Italian
• Any additional language is helpful.
• 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

YOUR PACKAGE WHEN JOINING GDYNIA TEAM

You will be provided with full training and assistance of your colleagues.

• Buddy: dedicated person who will support you during first month of training
• Bonus: Quarterly or annual bonus plan assigned to every position
• Wellbeing: monthly wellness and work-from-home allowance, and employee assistance program
• Healthcare: private medical care with Medicover, premium package fully covered by employer and life insurance with Generali
• Future: corporate pension plan supported by Fidelity International offering additional 5% of base salary to invest in selected funds, and LSEG Employee Share Purchase plan available
• Reward and Recognition: additional awards and vouchers available for extra achievements
• Referral: Bonus between 8,000 to 10,000 PLN for successful recommendation of a new colleague
• Development: E-learning platforms access with a range of training and certified courses
• LSEG Products: availability to access to real-time economic data through our flagship Workspace platform
• Diversity: Inclusive culture built by colleagues from over 40 countries representing various age, gender, race, and beliefs
• Charity: 2 additional days off for voluntary jobs
• Office: brand new, sustainable office with cafeteria and chillout space
• Location: 3T Office, Gdynia is less than 200m to PKM station and a walking distance to SKM station. Underground car park with 122 spaces for LSEG employees
• Activities: sport teams and social events to join e.g. weekly yoga classes in the office
• Company events: Annual Summer and Winter Parties for colleagues and Family Day for employees with partners and children

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YOU AND YOUR TEAM

• Junior position based in Cape Town.
• The core role of a Research Analyst in World-Check is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. Redefining raw data into relevant insights for informed decision-making and supporting our clients to 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 collect data from the public domain, reviewing reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data
• Proficient typing skills for efficient and accurate data entry
• Experience or willingness to learn data collecting on an in-house system
• Ensure that data extraction from news articles aligns with company guidelines and standards
• 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
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in data capturing processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and logical reasoning
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in data capturing and information extraction and meticulous attention to detail to ensure data integrity
• Organizational skills
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand new concepts and information and willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on industry developments
• Very good use of Microsoft Office applications example: Teams desktop application
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to comprehend and analyze sophisticated information from news articles
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks, priorities, and work environment
• Capable of working methodically and maintaining accuracy under time constraints
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Work with team members to achieve common goals
• Share insights and findings with the team for comprehensive analysis
• Approach tasks with a positive attitude and passion for chipping in to the team's success
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a corporate environment

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS:

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