Senior Research Analyst (Mandarin)

Senior Research Analyst (Mandarin)

Apply locations MYS-Penang-One Precinct time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0092834 What We Do LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider that operates connected businesses to serve customers across the entire financial markets value chain. With capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management, we operate at the heart of the world’s financial ecosystem and enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities. Together, our five business divisions – Data and Analytics, FTSE Russell, Risk Intelligence, Capital Markets and Post Trade – offer customers seamless access to global financial markets, across the trading lifecycle. Our Product LSEG World-Check provides trusted information to help businesses comply with regulations and identify potential financial crime. Financial crime has an incalculable adverse impact on our world. The proceeds of such crimes, including bribery, corruption, fraud, narcotics trafficking, and organised crime, have all been implicated in the financing of terrorism, human rights abuses such as slavery and child labour, and environmental crime. Role summary As a Senior Research Analyst, you will conduct in-depth research on breaking news in the APAC region regarding specific Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) related issues. We focus on maintaining an extensive list of Politically exposed persons (PEP), State owned & invested enterprises (SOE/SIE), Sanctions ownership information, etc. Daily, you will research and extract data from extensive sources from the public domain in Mandarin language, ensuring accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with policies and applicable laws.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide APAC region related content support to clients on a daily basis and work independently in handling individual assignments and tasks.
• Work closely with team members to support or lead APAC coverage related ad-hoc projects.
• Strong adherence to APAC country specific and General research guidelines following strict requirements to ensure product content and quality.
• Work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide strong mentorship and training to other team members.
• Work closely with Research Team Leader in supporting overall team operations and deliveries.

You'll bring:

• Native or full professional language proficiency in Mandarin as the role requires the candidate to conduct research in this language on a daily basis.
• Good English comprehension and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking to analyse and resolve research related issues.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
• Good domain knowledge of Chinese naming conventions including characteristics of personal names, salutations, and titles.
• Strong curiosity about the knowledge of political structure and governance at all levels, sanctions, law enforcement and regulatory enforcement bodies, and relevant national laws concerning the AML/CFT regime in the APAC region is an advantage.
• Good understanding of the prevalent financial crimes in the APAC region based on guidance and reports from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), and other relevant sources.
• Exhibit excellent professionalism - self-motivated, can-do attitude, innovative thinking, strive for efficiency.

Education Qualification/Certifications:

• At least 1 year experience in compliance, due diligence, AML/KYC or third-party risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in International Relations/Political Science, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies, Commerce, Journalism, Linguistics/Languages.
• Candidate with AML related certifications will be prioritised if equally qualified.

If this sounds exciting to you, click "apply" today!*Exceptional candidates who do not meet these requirements will still be considered. 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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. 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. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained. #J-18808-Ljbffr