Research Editor (Contract)

Dow Jones; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

30 days paid time off

Meal Vouchers

Retirement Plans

Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Health Programs

Job summary

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance is seeking a multilingual researcher to join our team in Barcelona on a fixed-term contract through June 2027. You will build and update country profiles, extract data per guidelines, and monitor sources to keep information current.

You will collaborate with the Risk & Compliance research team, report to a manager, and support client inquiries with clear, well-written responses while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one additional language from the listed options.
• Proficiency with AI Tools, Python, HTML, advanced Excel, Macros/VBA and SQL.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication and analytical proving skills.
• Excellent research and proofreading capabilities with large data volumes.
• Independent work ethic with collaborative team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Dow Jones Risk & Compliance profiles for multiple countries.
• Research and extract data following coverage guidelines for accuracy.
• Monitor publicly available sites and media sources for updates.
• Improve workflows and automate processes where possible.
• Maintain and oversee existing automated workflows.
• Respond in writing to client questions about Risk & Compliance content.

Skills

English fluency

Additional languages

AI Tools, Python, HTML, Excel, Macros/

SQL

Prioritization

Clear communication

Research & writing

Proofreading

Decision making

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Education to a degree level or relevant experience

Tools

Python

HTML

Excel

SQL

Macros/VBA

AI Tools

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance is a global provider of third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions. We deliver data, research tools and services to help our clients meet anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and economic sanctions regulations and mitigate third-party risk.

You will join a team of multilingual experts who research, record and update details on individuals and entities from specific countries for the Dow Jones Risk & Compliance database. You will report to a manager within the Risk & Compliance research team. This is a fixed term contract until end of June 2027 based in Barcelona.

You Will:

• Create and update Dow Jones Risk & Compliance profiles for a variety of countries and Risk & Compliance contents
• Research and extract relevant data adhering to Risk & Compliance coverage guidelines on content selection, data coverage and accuracy standards ensuring that people and entity profiles are complete, accurate and up-to-date
• Monitor and analyse relevant publicly available websites and media sources
• Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies using an automation mindset
• Maintain and monitor existing automated workflows
• Respond in writing to clients’ questions about Risk & Compliance content

You Have:

• Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Bulgarian, Estonian, Italian, Romanian, Slovenian, Dutch, Greek, French, German, Hungarian, Polish or Portuguese
• Knowledge of AI Tools, Python, HTML, advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros/VBA programming and/or SQL
• The ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills
• Proofreading skills and experience in handling large volumes of information
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• A reliable and responsible attitude and an ability to work autonomously
• An openness to different views and appreciation of team diversity
• An ability to work well with others

Preferred:

• Fluency in additional languages
• Understanding of the local legal landscape in the European Union
• Knowledge of and interest in current affairs and anti-money laundering regulations
• Education to a degree level or relevant experience

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (30 days a year)
• Meal Vouchers
• Retirement Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs

#LI-Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: €20,000 - €30,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).