Research Editor, Politically Exposed Persons (Arabic), Barcelona

Research Editor, Politically Exposed Persons (Arabic), Barcelona

Client: DOW JONES

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 06.03.2025

Expiry Date: 20.04.2025

Job Description:

Description

Job Title: Research Editor, Politically Exposed Persons

About the Role: Dow Jones Risk & Compliance is a global provider of third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions. We deliver data, research tools and services to help our clients meet anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and economic sanctions regulations and mitigate third-party risk.

You will join a team of multilingual experts who research, record and update details on senior political figures from specific countries for the Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) content set within Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. You will report to the Manager, Politically Exposed Persons. You will be based in Barcelona.

You Will:

1. Create and update profiles of senior political figures (Politically Exposed Persons - PEP) for specific countries by continually monitoring and analysing relevant publicly available sources including government websites, data on Dow Jones owned products and specific directories.
2. Research and extract relevant data adhering to guidelines on PEP selection, data coverage and accuracy standards.
3. Respond in writing to clients' questions about PEP content.
4. Monitor and analyse changes in anti-money laundering regulations.
5. Write due diligence reports on companies and/or individuals as required and contribute to other projects.
6. Support R&C with translation services as and when required.
7. Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies.

You Have:

1. Fluency in English, Arabic and French.
2. Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
3. Proofreading skills and experience in handling large volumes of information.
4. Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
5. A reliable and responsible attitude.
6. An openness to different views and appreciation of team diversity.
7. The ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines.
8. The ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred:

1. Fluency in additional languages (e.g. Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish).
2. Understanding of the political landscape in Europe and the Middle East.
3. Knowledge of and interest in politics and anti-money laundering regulations.
4. Automation skills, such as advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros/VBA programming, Python, HTML and/or SQL.
5. Education to a degree level or relevant experience.

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans

Retirement Benefits

Sodexho Meal Vouchers

Fitness Reimbursement Program and many more

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.