Lead Research Analyst CIS languages

LSEG; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Cape Town seeks a Research Analyst for the World-Check team. This role requires proficiency in English and Russian, with an emphasis on analytical skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include researching regulatory sources and identifying financial risks. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office and coding skills in Python or SQL are advantageous. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and quality in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Knowledge of an additional language from Eastern Europe, Central Asia or Caucasus is a plus.
• Organization skills required.
• Curiosity about current global events is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Research reputable media and regulatory sources.
• Identify regulatory and financial risks.
• Collaborate with globally based teams on shared projects.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Russian

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

YOU AND YOUR TEAM The job of a Research Analyst in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking. Our core is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. The information collected and analyzed supports our clients' alignment with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduces the financial or reputational risk of a missed investment. We are a multinational and multilingual team working closely with peers across other locations. We are growing the size of our department.

Responsibilities

• Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in LSEG applications
• Using open-source research methods to capture information in the public domain
• Identifying regulatory and financial risks such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption
• Becoming familiar with and staying up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work
• Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in English, Russian
• Knowledge of an additional language from Eastern Europe (Ukrainian, Belarusian), Central Asia or Caucasus would be an advantage
• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Very good use of Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Desirable Skills

• Awareness of the socio-political context of the countries matching your language skills
• Curiosity about current global events, acquaintance with various media sources
• Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime knowledge and experience would be an advantage
• Experience with Python/SQL/PowerBI would be an advantage

Interview Preparation

Please do the research. Even if you do not have experience in any AML or KYC field, you can source plenty of available information and make an effort to understand the general purpose of this expanding industry. We recommend you look through information related to AML, KYC, PEP, Financial Crime, and World-Check (a Refinitiv product).

Career Stage

Associate

About London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

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