Lists Analyst, Lists Assurance

Dow Jones; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Retirement Plans

Employee Referral Program

Subscription Discounts

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance seeks an experienced Lists Analyst to join our Princeton-based team. You will research, verify and update data on individuals and entities on official sanctions lists, supporting global compliance objectives.

You will collaborate with editors and automation staff to improve processes, handle data quality issues, and contribute to new automation projects. The role requires English fluency and a responsive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience working with sanctions data from EU/USA/UK/UN and other bodies.
• Attention to detail and quality focus in data handling.
• Ability to work in a global, multilingual team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks within set deadlines and existing processes.
• Proof the accuracy of Special Lists data produced by the team.
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy and timeliness across content.

Skills

Sanctions data experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English fluency

Additional language

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Python

SQL

Google Apps Script

MS Excel

Job description

Princeton

Full time

Job_Req_53982

Job title: Lists Analyst, Lists Assurance

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 global team of quality analysts who support a multilingual research team in researching, recording and updating details on individuals and entities mentioned in Sanctions & Other Official Lists (Special Lists) issued by government bodies and regulators around the world, for example, the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the US, national law enforcement bodies or securities regulators. You will report to the Manager, Lists Assurance. You will be based in Princeton.

You Will

• Conduct quality checks within set deadlines and according to existing processes
• Manually and automatically proof the details of the Special Lists data produced by the Special Lists research team
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, completeness and timeliness across Special Lists content
• Adhere to robust pre- and post-production quality processes
• Log issues, analyze the data gathered, take remedial action and share feedback
• Collaborate with Special Lists editors and automation team to improve processes and data quality across all content.
• Work on the development of existing and new automation tasks/projects
• Work with manager and colleagues to implement automation, expand existing scope and generate team efficiencies
• Proactively contribute to the development and refinement of the quality‑assurance processes
• Work on time‑sensitive requests from internal and external stakeholders pertaining to data quality
• Support the Research team conducting critical sanctions updates as conditions warrant

You Have

• At least 5 years experience of working with sanctions data provided by the EU, USA, UK, UN and other bodies
• Innovative and strategic way of thinking to address complex data quality issues
• Attention to detail, quality focus, proactive approach
• The ability to handle large and complex data sets in various formats, working to tight deadlines
• Good communication skills needed as must be able to work efficiently and effectively in team environment
• The ability to adapt readily to changing customer expectations
• Experience working within a global team
• Fluency in written and spoken English and at least one other language

Preferred

• Management experience that has provided a strategic perspective
• Working knowledge of advanced Python / SQL / Google Apps Script / MS Excel to analyze data
• Experience in process or data automation/coding
• Education to degree level

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Referral Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Fitness Reimbursement Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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 under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category: Quality Management

Union Status

Union role

Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000

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).

Req ID: 53982