Research Editor, Risk & Compliance Data

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Meal vouchers

Retirement plans

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care benefits

Subscription discounts

Employee referral program

Financial health programs

Cybersecurity protection

Job summary

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance in Barcelona is seeking a Research Editor for our Data team. You will research, record and update profiles for individuals and entities across countries, ensuring coverage guidelines and accuracy while supporting translation needs.

The role requires fluency in English and Dutch, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a team. You will contribute to workflow improvements and monitor regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Knowledge of Python, HTML, Excel (Macros/VBA) and/or SQL.
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
• Proofreading with ability to manage large volumes of information.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Dow Jones Risk & Compliance profiles for a variety of countries and contents by monitoring publicly available sources.
• Research and extract data adhering to coverage guidelines ensuring profiles are complete and up-to-date.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies through automation.
• Maintain and monitor existing automated workflows.
• Monitor and analyze changes in anti-money laundering regulations.
• Respond in writing to clients’ questions about Risk & Compliance content.
• Write due diligence reports on companies and individuals as required.
• Support translation services for the Dow Jones B2B business as needed.

Skills

English

Dutch

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Autonomous work

Prioritization

Education

Degree level education or relevant experience

Tools

Python

HTML

Excel/macros/VBA

SQL

Job description

Job Description_R&C Data Research Editor_August26

Job Title: Research Editor, Risk & Compliance Data

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. You will be based in Barcelona.

You Will:

• Create and update Dow Jones Risk & Compliance profiles for a variety of countries and Risk & Compliance contents by continually monitoring and analysing relevant publicly available websites and media sources
• 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
• Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies using an automation mindset
• Maintain and monitor existing automated workflows
• Monitor and analyse changes in anti‑money laundering regulations
• Respond in writing to clients’ questions about Risk & Compliance content
• Write due diligence reports on companies and/or individuals as required and contribute to other projects and initiatives
• Support the Dow Jones B2B business with translation services as and when required

You Have:

• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Knowledge of tools such as Python, HTML, advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros/VBA programming and/or SQL
• 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 an appreciation of team diversity
• An ability to work well with others
• The ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Preferred:

• Fluency in additional languages
• Understanding of the political and legal landscape of the Netherlands and Belgium
• 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
• Cybersecurity Protection

Learn more about us and our benefits

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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).