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Lead Research Analyst - Portuguese language

Full time at London Stock Exchange Group in South Africa
Posted on September 16, 2024

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Lead Research Analyst - Portuguese language

Apply locations ZAF-Cape Town-1st Floor, The Apex Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job requisition id: R0088265 WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW TEAM MEMBER! JOIN US! Our multinational and multilingual Research Team, based in Cape Town, works closely with peers in other locations. We're now expanding the size of our department. 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 competence. 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:
  1. Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in LSEG applications for content in Africa.
  2. Using open-source research methods to collect information in the public domain.
  3. Identifying regulatory and financial risk such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption.
  4. Becoming familiar and staying up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work.
  5. Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
  1. Proficiency in English and Portuguese language is required.
  2. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
  3. Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to details.
  4. Organization skills.
  5. Very good use of Microsoft Office applications.
  6. Good written and verbal communication skills.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS:
  1. Awareness of the socio-political context of the countries matching your language skills.
  2. KYC / 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 growing industry. We recommend you look through information related to AML, KYC, PEP, Financial Crime, World-Check (an LSEG product). WHY JOIN US? A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: an ability to work within a global, diverse and inclusive company with 300 years heritage and 25,000 people; We have a variety of Inclusion Networks who are a powerful lever of belonging, Plus an Employee Referral Bonus Scheme. Constant Learning: 90 Day Sales On-Boarding Program, e-learning platform, a range of workshops, Access to real-time economic data. Professional Development: Quarterly Connects to ensure you meet your Goals & Objectives. Focus on Wellbeing: A hybrid working model, we promote physical health and provide access to Mental Health Support, private medical healthcare, corporate pension plan, Daily "Me Hour", Annual wellness allowance. Make An Impact: 2 Volunteer Days a Year to Help Make the World a Better Place, Matched Fundraising. 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. 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. 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.

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About Us

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) 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 organisation

Our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions have a combined power that provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services to help our customers pursue their ambitions.

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LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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