Lead Research Analyst

Lead Research Analyst (Arabic)

**Our Team**

**Opportunity**

**Responsibilities**

Lead Research Analyst tasks may include:

- Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals in English and Arabic Language.
- To investigate official sources (registrars, regulators, courts, etc.) for information on companies and individuals.
- To work with external vendors (verification of provided information, placing them in a report).
- To analyse the collected information with a view to reputational, financial, and integrity risks (sanctions, corruption, bribery, money laundering, terrorism financing, regulatory violations, etc.).
- To prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in Arabic languages, which are:

- in a standardised format
- in accordance with our internal Research Methodology and Style Guide
- meeting client-specific requirements
- delivered on time
- Work closely with report/case collaborators such as research supervisor, supporting team members, external vendors as well as case managers, to ensure the completion of the report that meets the client's requirements.

**Qualifications**
- Holds a college/university degree
- Good command of **English**and **Arabic**. Daily research work will be done in both languages.
- Additional South-East Asian languages such as Bahasa Malaysia would be an added advantage
- Compliance, due diligence, AML/KYC or third-party risk management experience.
- Excellent written and critical thinking skills, ability to work in a highly exciting, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
- Strong research skills, including online search tools related to corporate registries, litigation, bankruptcy, ESG, government filings and media sources
- Strong editing and proofreading skills - prior experience in research/editorial roles is an advantage
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
- Able to meet strict timelines and balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Team-player with a high level of initiative and proactive approach to work
- Takes ownership of assigned tasks
- Proactive in problem solving
- Knowledge and curiosity about current international news and affairs

If this aligns with your career goal and you are up to the challenge, 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.

Job ID R0099471