Lead Research Analyst

1 week ago

Singapore London Stock Exchange Group Full time

Lead Research Analyst - Singapore

**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.

Working in the World Check Risk Screening product, the Lead Research Analyst is required to maintain accurate information currency to support the growth of LSEG's Content business across the region.

**Role summary**

As a Lead Research Analyst, you will conduct in-depth research on breaking news in APAC region, mainly in Korea, Japan, and Singapore, 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, ensure accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with policies and applicable laws.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Strong analysing, capturing the right intelligent information and summarizing in a timely and accurate manner.
- Strong adherence research guidelines following strict requirements to ensure product content and quality.
- Provide content support to clients on daily basis and work closely with team members, client and country researcher across offices to support related ad-hoc projects.
- Work independently in handling individual and team assignment and tasks.

**Role requirements**:

- Native or full professional language proficiency in Korean or Japanese as well as English.
- Good English comprehension and writing skills.
- Preferably at least 2 years' related work experience in research and compliance.
- Strong analytical skills especially with excellent attention to details and critical thinking to analyse and resolve research related issues.
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy reading news, following current events as well as good knowledge on official and credible media sources.
- Good domain knowledge of local naming conventions including characteristics of personal names, salutations and titles.
- Passionate about research work and knowledge pertaining to APAC region, especially Korea, Japan, and Singapore, political structure and governance at all levels, sanctions, law enforcement and regulatory enforcement bodies and relevant national laws concerning the AML/CFT regime is an advantage.
- Good understanding of the prevalent financial crimes in APAC region, especially Korea, Japan, and Singapore, 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.
- Leading, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and activities simultaneously in meeting tight datelines and work effectively

**Education Qualification/Certifications**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, History, Journalism, Linguistics/Languages, or other Humanities fields. Outstanding graduates in other fields or those with validated experience will be considered.
- AML related certifications will be prioritised, if equally qualified.

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 ecosy

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