Job Description

Who We Are

LSEG is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading providers of financial markets infrastructure and delivers financial data, analytics, news and index products to more than 40,000 customers in 190 countries. We help organisations fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs by partnering with customers at every point in the trade lifecycle: from informing their pre-trade decisions and executing trades to raising capital, clearing and optimisation. Backed by more than three centuries of experience and innovative technologies and a team of 25,000 people in 70 countries, we are driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling you to grow sustainably.

Through products and services including Workspace, Eikon, Yield Book, StarMine, Lipper and DataScope, we deliver over 200 billion data updates every day. The quality and integrity of our data give customers the confidence they need to make critical decisions, while our ESG database, covering over 10,000 companies, supports the transition to a more sustainable global economy.

Our FTSE Russell business, a global provider of benchmarks, analytics and data solutions, produces indices against which more than $16 trillion of investments are benchmarked.

Plus, our suite of Risk Solutions helps regulated businesses and corporate organisations conduct due diligence, meet KYC commitments, onboard customers and combat financial crime.

Opportunity

We are recruiting Lead Analyst roles in our expanding office in KL, Malaysia. We invite applications from qualifying candidates to be part of the growing team in this region. The Lead Analysts will play a key role in supporting customers of LSEG across different countries in making informed investment decisions. They will be part of a dynamic team working with colleagues across multiple locations and experience a truly multi-national culture.

Required Day to Day Responsibilities

Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals in both Mandarin and English

To investigate official sources (registrars, regulators, courts, etc.) for information on companies and individuals

To analyse the collected information with a view to reputational, financial and integrity risk (sanctions, corruption, bribery, money laundering, terrorism financing, regulatory violations, etc.)

To prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in Mandarin, which are:

in a standardized format - in accordance with our internal Research Methodology and Style Guide

meeting client specific requirements

delivered on time

Liaise with third-party vendors (verification of provided information, placing them in a report)

Work optimally within teams or by yourself, be proactive to identify and resolve problems

Document policies, procedures and work processes

Adhere to current data policies and procedures

Backup other analysts in the team during their absence

Required Skills (Must Have)

Native or full professional proficiency in Mandarin as role requires extensive reading in this language and may deal with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Strong research skills, including online search tools

Microsoft Office Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree (preferably in international relations, political science, legal studies or business management)

Successful applicants are expected to start around May/June 2023. We are currently on Hybrid work mode - with initial requirement to be in the office full time during training period and then moving to a 3-days in office set up.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose \xe2\x80\x93 driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth \xe2\x80\x93 in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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 ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone\xe2\x80\x99s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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