# Research Intern

**Company**: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
**Location**: Penang
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Finance

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## Description

As a Research Intern, you will assist Senior Researchers in conducting in-depth research on breaking news in China regarding specific Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) related issues.

You will help LSEG World-Check's China Research team in special projects to maintain a comprehensive list of Political Exposed Persons (PEPs) and entities associated with risks in China.

Key responsibilities include:

- Researching and extracting data from the public domain in Chinese, ensuring accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with internal policies and applicable laws.

- Providing content support to China projects.

- Working independently in handling assignments and tasks.

- Strict adherence to World-Check research guidelines to ensure product content and quality.

- Preparing parts of reports for internal or external partners with a high degree of accuracy.

Requirements:

- Native or full professional language proficiency in Mandarin.

- Good English comprehension and writing skills.

- Strong analytical skills, especially with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking.

- Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Preferred qualifications:

- Available to participate in an internship lasting a minimum of 4 months.

- Undergraduates who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate education in International Relations/Political Science, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies, Journalism or any related field.

- Prior experience in research or editorial roles is an advantage.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

## Skills

### Required
- Mandarin
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills

### Nice to have
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Finance
- Accountancy
- Banking
- Business Studies
- Journalism
- Research
- Editorial

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