Research Editor, Korean

DOW JONES AER COMPANY, INC. (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of compliance solutions is seeking a researcher to join its team in Singapore. The role involves creating and updating profiles of companies with adverse media and requires fluency in Korean and English. The ideal candidate should have excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, as well as proficiency in tools like Excel and Python.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Korean and English is required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• 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.
• An openness to different views and appreciation of team diversity.
• The ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and update profiles of companies with adverse media.
• Research and extract relevant data adhering to guidelines.
• Ensure that profiles are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Respond in writing to clients’ questions about AME content.
• Write due diligence reports as required.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies.

Skills

Fluency in Korean

Fluency in English

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Proofreading

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education or relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Python

HTML

SQL

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 companies with adverse media in countries around the world for the Adverse Media Entities (AME) content set within Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. You will report to the Manager, Adverse Media Entities. You will be based in Singapore.

You Will

• Create and update profiles of companies with adverse media (Adverse Media Entities - AME) by continually monitoring and analysing relevant publicly available sources including corporate registries, government websites and data on Dow Jones owned products
• Research and extract relevant data adhering to guidelines on AME selection, data coverage and accuracy standards
• Ensure that profiles are complete, accurate and up-to-date
• Respond in writing to clients’ questions about AME content
• Write due diligence reports on companies and/or individuals as required and contribute to other projects
• Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies

You Have

• Fluency in Korean and English is required; proficiency in other languages is a plus
• 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
• An openness to different views and appreciation of team diversity
• The ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines
• The ability to communicate effectively

Preferred

• Automation skills, such as advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros/VBA programming, Python, HTML and/or SQL
• Knowledge of and interest in current affairs and anti-money laundering regulations
• Understanding of the legal landscape in Korea
• Education to a degree level or relevant experience