Senior Research Analyst (China) | George Town, MY

London Stock Exchange Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to join their dynamic team in George Town. This role involves conducting in-depth research on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism issues in the APAC region, requiring native proficiency in Mandarin. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high-quality data and supporting clients with accurate information. The company values integrity and excellence, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact financial stability and growth. If you are passionate about research and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Planning

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• 1+ years in compliance, due diligence, or AML/KYC.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on AML/CFT issues in APAC.
• Provide support to clients and manage individual assignments.

Skills

Mandarin Language Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

AML Certifications

Job description

Senior Research Analyst (China)

London Stock Exchange Group George Town, Malaysia

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.

LSEG is headquartered in London and has a major presence throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and emerging markets.

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 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 public domain in Mandarin language, ensure 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 daily basis and work independently in handling individual assignment 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 language as role requires candidate to conduct research in this language on a daily basis.
• Good English comprehension and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills especially with excellent attention to details 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 APAC region, is an advantage
• Good understanding of the prevalent financial crimes in 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. 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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

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