Research Intern

We are seeking driven and hardworking students to come and join our team in Penang Office for a period of minimum 4 months. Our Product Role summary As a Research Intern, you will be assisting Senior Researchers in conducting in-depth research on breaking news in Thailand/Myanmar/Vietnam regarding specific Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) related issues. A key focus would be on helping LSEG World-Check’s SEAPAC Research team in special project(s) to maintain a comprehensive list of Political Exposed Persons (PEPs) and entities associated with risks in Thailand/Myanmar/Vietnam. What you'll be doing: - Research and extract data from the public domain in Thai/Burmese/Vietnamese language, ensure accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with internal policies and applicable laws. - Provide content support to Thailand/Myanmar/Vietnam projects. - Work independently in handling assignment and tasks. - Strict adherence to World-Check research guidelines to ensure product content and quality. - Prepare parts of reports for internal or external partners with a high degree of accuracy. You'll bring: - Native or full professional language proficiency in Thai/Burmese/Vietnamese as the role requires research to be conducted in local language. - Good English comprehension and writing skills. - Strong analytical skills especially with excellent attention to details and critical thinking to analyse and resolve research related issues. - Good organizational and interpersonal skills. - Exhibit professionalism - self-motivated and can-do attitude. Experience and qualifications required: - Available to participate in an internship lasting a minimum of 4 months. - Undergraduates who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate education in International Relations/Political Science, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies, Journalism or any related field is preferred. - Prior experience in research or editorial roles is an advantage. We welcome students from public and private universities. We also provide internship allowance. Click "Apply" today 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 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’s 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 mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, .