Lead Research Analyst (Vietnamese Language) | George Town, MY

Lead Research Analyst (Vietnamese Language)

London Stock Exchange Group
George Town, Malaysia

The LSEG Risk Intelligence Due Diligence team employs more than 470 people around the world in centers in Malaysia, India, China, Costa Rica, Jordan, and Poland. We provide our customers with research and business insights that enable them to handle reputational and legal risks to make conscious business decisions. Our clients look to us to provide comprehensive third-party risk management solutions and robust technology to support their business needs. We offer a full range of services including advisory, due diligence, and compliance technology. For more information, please visit Due Diligence services | LSEG.

We are looking for a Lead Research Analyst to research and analyse risk in due diligence activities.

• Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals in English and Vietnamese language.
• Investigate official sources (registrars, regulators, courts, etc.) for information on companies and individuals.
• Work with external vendors (verification of provided information, placing them in a report).
• Analyse the collected information with a view to reputational, financial, and integrity risks (sanctions, corruption, bribery, money laundering, terrorism financing, regulatory violations, etc.).
• Prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in Vietnamese languages, which are:
  
  • in a standardised format
  • in accordance with our internal Research Methodology and Style Guide
  • meeting client-specific requirements
  • delivered on time
• Work closely with report/case collaborators such as research supervisor, supporting team members, external vendors as well as case managers, to ensure the completion of the report that meets the client's requirements.

• Holds a college/university degree
• Good command of English and Vietnamese. Research work will be conducted in these languages daily.
• Additional South-East Asian languages such as Bahasa Malaysia, Thai, etc. would be an added advantage
• Compliance, due diligence, AML/KYC or third-party risk management experience.
• Excellent written and critical thinking skills, ability to work in a highly exciting, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong research skills, including online search tools related to corporate registries, litigation, bankruptcy, ESG, government filings and media sources
• Strong editing and proofreading skills - prior experience in research/editorial roles is an advantage
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Able to meet strict timelines and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Team-player with a high level of initiative and proactive approach to work
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Proactive in problem solving
• Knowledge and curiosity about current international news and affairs

Does this sound exciting to you? If so, apply today!

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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