Lead Research Analyst | Kuala Lumpur, MY

London Stock Exchange Group; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider seeks a Lead Research Analyst in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves conducting detailed research, preparing reports in multiple languages, and collaborating with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should possess strong research skills and proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean, alongside a relevant degree. This position offers a blended work model with both in-office and remote opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Native or full professional proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean.
• Strong research skills including online search tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's in international relations, political science, legal studies or business management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals.
• Prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean.
• Analyse collected information related to reputational and financial risk.

Skills

Research Skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in relevant fields

Job description

At LSEG Due Diligence team, we provide our customers with research and business insights that enable them to handle reputational and legal risks to make conscious business decisions. Our clients look to us to provide comprehensive third party risk management solutions and robust technology to support their business needs. We offer a full range of services including advisory, due diligence, and compliance technology.

Opportunity

Our Lead Research Analysts play a key role in ensuring the consistency, quality and timely delivery of data that powers our products. They will be part of a dynamic team working with colleagues across multiple locations and experience a truly multi-national culture. We are looking for hardworking individual to join our team! For more information, please visit Due Diligence services | LSEG

Required Day to Day Responsibilities

• Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean, as well as English languages
• To investigate official sources (registrars, regulators, courts, etc.) for information on companies and individuals
• To analyse the collected information with a view to reputational, financial and integrity risk (sanctions, corruption, bribery, money laundering, terrorism financing, regulatory violations, etc.)
• To prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean which are:
  • in a standardized format - in accordance with our internal Research Methodology and Style Guide
  • meeting client specific requirements
  • delivered on time
• Liaise with third-party vendors (verification of provided information, placing them in a report)
• Work optimally within teams or by yourself, be proactive to identify and resolve problems
• Document policies, procedures and work processes
• Adhere to current data policies and procedures
• Backup other analysts in the team during their absence

Required Skills (Must Have)

• Native or full professional proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean as role requires extensive reading in these languages and may involve interactions with clients of these languages. (Either one of the languages)
• Strong research skills, including online search tools
• Microsoft Office Skills - Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (preferably in international relations, political science, legal studies or business management)

This role is on blended work model with 3 days working in office and 2 days remotely. If you're up to the challenge, apply today!

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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