Research Editor, Politically Exposed Persons, Risk

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Research Editor, Politically Exposed Persons, Risk

Client: Dow Jones

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 659034357728752435232460

Job Views: 3

Posted: 27.02.2025

Expiry Date: 13.04.2025

Job Description:

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, and will be based in Barcelona.

You Will:

1. Create and update profiles of senior political figures (Politically Exposed Persons - PEP) for English-speaking 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. Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies.

You Have:

1. Fluency in English and at least one additional European language.
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. Understanding of the political landscape in the United Kingdom or the United States.
2. Knowledge of and interest in politics and anti-money laundering regulations.
3. Additional languages.
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.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Business Area: PIB - DATA STRATEGY

Job Category: Data/Content Group

About Us:

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Financial News.

This longevity and success are due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth, and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism, and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID: 29746