# Lead Research Analyst

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

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## Description

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.

You will research and extract data from extensive sources from public domain in China, in Mandarin language, ensuring accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with policies and applicable laws.

**Responsibilities**

- 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.

**Requirements**

- Native or full professional language proficiency in Mandarin as daily tasks involve research in this language.

- 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 interpersonal 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.

**Benefits**

- 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
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Chinese naming conventions
- Knowledge of China political structure and governance

### Nice to have
- AML related certifications
- Knowledge of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)

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