Research Analyst

at  London Stock Exchange Group

WHO WE ARE

LSEG is one of the world’s leading providers of financial markets infrastructure and delivers financial data, analytics, news and index products to more than 40,000 customers in over 170 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, innovative technologies and a team of 25,000 people in over 60 countries, we are driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling you to grow sustainably.

WHAT WE DO

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.
FTSE Russell is a leading global provider of benchmarks and indices across asset classes and investment styles. Plus, LSEG Risk Intelligence provides a suite of solutions to help organisations efficiently navigate risks, avoid reputational damage, reduce fraud and ensure legal and regulatory compliance around the globe.

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 - Outlook, Word, Excel

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferably in international relations, political science, legal studies or business management)
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.
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.
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Job ID R0085463

• 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