Job SummaryWe are seeking for Research Analysts to join our Specialist Threat Finance team, dedicated to the coverage of international sanctions notices and in-depth research of topics such as organised crime, terrorism, modern slavery, wildlife trafficking, cybercrime, corruption and financial crimes, among others.**Responsibilities**:- Monitoring of international sanctioning bodies worldwide.- Inclusion of sanctions notices in our database (as soon as published by authorities and with extraordinary attention to details and quality of the work).- Conduct comprehensive investigative research on assigned in-depth topics (as per above).- Analyse a wide range of data sources in local languages to produce structured content (in English).- Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise by supervising diverse sources for relevant developments.- Ensure accuracy and quality of findings by staying in sync with guidelines, policies and applicable laws.- Ability to work independently, providing regular status updates on research projects to manager.- Effectively collaborate with teams across offices in multiple time zones, in a multicultural and multilingual environment.- Elaborate and/or collaborate with written pieces regarding areas of expertise.- Participate on regional events, webinars, etc.**Skills**:- Must possess keen attention to details and must have a structured and methodical approach to work.- Must have the ability to follow many guidelines and instructions successfully.- Must have analytical skills to perform a high-quality in-depth research.- Must be results oriented and proactive in finding topics, sources, trends, etc.- Must be participative, willing to collaborate with the team.- Must be inventive, willing to look for innovative solutions and tools.- Must have ability to prioritize optimally in a fast-paced environment.Basic Qualifications- First level university degree. Preferably in international relations, political science, history, foreign languages and translation, literature, journalism or humanities fields.- Proficiency in Spanish and English languages, both spoken and written (sophisticated level).- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (sophisticated level).- Previous experience in research and proficiency in basic research tools (e.g. search engines).Desired Qualifications- Knowledge of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Costumer (KYC).- Previous work experience related to Sanctions (OFAC, UN, EU).- Writing skills (both in English and Spanish).- Previous experience as speaker (e.g. training, guiding, as key-note speaker, etc).- Previous experience working with databases and information.- Studies and/or work experience related to threat finance topics in LATAM (terrorism, narcotics trafficking, etc).At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise - and our purpose. You'll be part of an organisation of over 25,000 people, spanning 70 countries. We recognise the individual perspectives each of our colleagues brings, and our diverse workforce is one of our greatest strengths. In supporting collaboration and creativity and encouraging new ideas across a diverse and inclusive workforce, we can improve how we are driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support from healthcare and retirement planning to paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.Please take a moment to read this privacy notice.
