Research Analyst

Job Description

For over two decades the World-Check Risk Intelligence database has been delivering accurate and reliable information to help our clients make informed decisions. It has hundreds of specialist researchers and analysts across the globe, adhering to the most stringent research guidelines as they collate information from reliable and reputable sources - such as watch lists, government records, and media searches.

The Research Analyst in LSEG conducts detailed and comprehensive searches and creates in-depth analysis on assigned research projects. The analyst researches and extracts data from all applicable sources, ensures accuracy and quality of findings by complying with policies and applicable laws and effectively manage workload within defined deadlines and budgets.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Research and extract data from all applicable sources, ensures accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with policies and applicable laws.
• Develop appropriate search queries to maximize research results.
• Ability to monitor diverse sources for relevant developments.
• Provides regular status updates on research projects to the manager and Project Lead.
• Effectively manage workload within defined deadlines.
• Collaborations with teams across offices in multiple time zones, in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

Skills

• Must possess keen attention to details and must have a structured and methodical approach to work.
• Must have the ability to follow many guidelines and instructions successfully.
• Must be goal oriented and proactive in finding topics, sources, trends, etc.
• Must be participative, willing to collaborate with the team.
• Must have ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

• First level university degree. Preferably in international relations, political science, history, foreign languages and translation, literature, journalism or humanities fields.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English languages, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work as a team but also manage to be accountable for a coverage.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations in Latam.
• Previous experience working with databases and information.

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. 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 mental health or physical disability needs.

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