Lead Research Analyst

London Stock Exchange Group; Eersterivier; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Junior Research Analyst based in Cape Town to support KYC compliance through open-source research. You will collect data from reputable sources on PEPs, companies, and institutions and translate raw data into actionable insights to mitigate financial and reputational risk.

You will develop data-entry efficiency, learn in-house data collection systems, and collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and analytical skills required with high attention to detail.
• Ability to enter data accurately and work under time constraints.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn in AML/KYC context.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform open-source research to collect data from public sources.
• Review reputable media, government and regulatory sources to build data.
• Ensure data extraction aligns with company guidelines and standards.
• Identify regulatory and financial risk indicators such as AML, fraud, corruption.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain data quality and consistency.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

YOU AND YOUR TEAM Junior position based in Cape Town. The core role of a Research Analyst in World-Check is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. Redefining raw data into relevant insights for informed decision-making and supporting our clients to align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.

SOME OF THE DAILY TASKS YOU WILL PERFORM:

• Using open-source research methods to collect data from the public domain, reviewing reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data
• Proficient typing skills for efficient and accurate data entry
• Experience or willingness to learn data collecting on an in-house system
• Ensure that data extraction from news articles aligns with company guidelines and standards
• Identifying regulatory and financial risk such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption
• Becoming familiar and staying up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in data capturing processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and logical reasoning
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in data capturing and information extraction and meticulous attention to detail to ensure data integrity
• Organizational skills
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand new concepts and information and willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on industry developments
• Very good use of Microsoft Office applications example: Teams desktop application
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to comprehend and analyze sophisticated information from news articles
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks, priorities, and work environment
• Capable of working methodically and maintaining accuracy under time constraints
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Work with team members to achieve common goals
• Share insights and findings with the team for comprehensive analysis
• Approach tasks with a positive attitude and passion for chipping in to the team's success
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a corporate environment

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime knowledge and experience would be an advantage.

HOW TO GET PREPARED FOR AN INTERVIEW? Please do the research. Even if you don't have experience in any AML or KYC field, you can source plenty of available information and make your effort to understand the general purpose of this expanding industry. We recommend you look through information related to AML, KYC, PEP, Financial Crime, World-Check (an LSEG product).

Career Stage: Associate London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

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