Team Leader at London Stock Exchange Group plc

, , Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Research Coordination, Compliance, Risk Operations, Arabic Proficiency, Cultural Awareness, Geopolitical Risk Understanding, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Operational Excellence

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Role Overview As a Team Leader for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Operations at LSEG, you will lead a dynamic, multilingual team of researchers supporting due diligence efforts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Based in Penang, this role plays a pivotal part in delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality EDD reports that helps global clients to make informed risk-based decisions in sophisticated jurisdictions. You will foster operational perfection, develop a culture of continuous learning, and ensure alignment with global compliance and quality standards. This role requires strong people leadership, cross-cultural teamwork, and the ability to navigate change in a fast-paced, evolving geopolitical landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead and Empower a High-Performing Team Encourage, mentor, and develop a diverse team of EDD researchers, including specialists proficient in Arabic and other MENA languages. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth through regular feedback, mentoring, and career development initiatives. Drive Operational Excellence Lead all aspects of daily operations to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality due diligence reports that meet client expectations and internal SLAs. Use data-driven insights to supervise performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions. Champion Quality and Compliance Ensure all outputs meet global regulatory standards and client-specific requirements. Lead quality assurance efforts including peer reviews, audits, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement. Optimise Processes and Scale Efficiency Identify and implement process improvements using automation and workflow tools to enhance turnaround time and consistency. Support the implementation and evolution of a multi-contributor model to increase scalability and flexibility. Collaborate Across Borders Serve as a key liaison between the Penang EDD team and other regional EDD teams or other product or technology divisions to align priorities, processes, and performance goals. Share regional insights and guidelines to contribute to global knowledge-sharing and innovation. Required Qualifications & Experience Extensive experience coordinating research functions, compliance, or risk operations in a global context, ideally with exposure to MENA markets. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and championing teams. Excellent communication and team member engagement skills across locations and time zones. Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is required. Bachelor’s degree required; certifications in AML, KYC, or compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are considered a plus. Familiarity with MENA regulatory environments, cultural nuances, and geopolitical risk factors is a strong advantage. This role is on blended work model, with 3 days working from the office and 2 days working remotely. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. 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. 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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. 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, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice. If you want to apply for a job, please click the Apply button. You will then be redirected to our Careers sign-in page where you can enter your existing credentials or set up an account with us. If there is nothing that currently suits you, feel free to send us your Resume/CV LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) 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 culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. Our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions have a combined power that provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services to help our customers pursue their ambitions. 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Responsibilities

Lead and empower a high-performing team of EDD researchers while ensuring the delivery of high-quality due diligence reports. Champion quality and compliance through operational excellence and process optimization.