Working in the World-Check Risk Screening product, the Research Analyst is required to maintain accurate information currency to support the growth of Refinitiv's Content business across the region. Join us today!**Role summary**As a Lead Research Analyst, you will conduct in-depth research on breaking news in China regarding specific Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) related issues. We focus on maintaining an extensive list of China 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 in China, in Mandarin language, ensure accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with policies and applicable laws.**What you'll be doing**:- Provide China content support to clients on daily basis and work closely with China team members to support China related ad-hoc projects.- Work independently in handling individual assignment and tasks.- Strong adherence to China and General research guidelines following strict requirements to ensure product content and quality.**You'll bring**:- 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.- Strong organization and communication skills.- Good domain knowledge of Chinese naming conventions including characteristics of personal names, salutations and titles.- Strong curiosity about the knowledge of China political structure and governance at all levels, Chinese sanctions, law enforcement and regulatory enforcement bodies and relevant national laws concerning the AML/CFT regime in China, is an advantage- Good understanding of the prevalent financial crimes in China 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.**Education Qualification/Certifications**:- Bachelor's degree in International Relations/Political Science, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies, Commerce, Journalism, Linguistics/Languages.- AML related certifications will be prioritised, if equally qualified.To know more about World-Check, check us out at About World-Check | LSEGLSEG 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 R0081237
