Research Intern

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider that operates connected businesses to serve customers across the entire financial markets value chain.

With capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management, we operate at the heart of the world’s financial ecosystem and enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities.

Together, our five business divisions – Data and Analytics, FTSE Russell, Risk Intelligence, Capital Markets and Post Trade – offer customers seamless access to global financial markets, across the trading lifecycle.

We are seeking driven and hardworking students to come and join our team in Penang Office for a period of minimum 4 months.

Our Product

LSEG World-Check provides trusted information to help businesses comply with regulations and identify potential financial crime. If you are keen to expand your knowledge in this field, click apply today!

Role summary

As a Research Intern, you will be assisting 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.

A key focus would be on helping LSEG World-Check’s China Research team in special project(s) to maintain a comprehensive list of Political Exposed Persons (PEPs) and entities associated with risks in China.

What you'll be doing:

• Research and extract data from the public domain in Chinese language, ensuring accuracy and quality of findings by aligning with internal policies and applicable laws.
• Provide content support to China projects.
• Work independently in handling assignments and tasks.
• Strict adherence to World-Check research guidelines to ensure product content and quality.
• Prepare parts of reports for internal or external partners with a high degree of accuracy.

You'll bring:

• Native or full professional language proficiency in Mandarin as the role requires research to be conducted in Mandarin.
• Good English comprehension and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills especially with excellent attention to details and critical thinking to analyze and resolve research-related issues.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit professionalism - self-motivated and can-do attitude.

Experience and qualifications required:

• 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 is preferred.
• Prior experience in research or editorial roles is an advantage.

We welcome students from public and private universities. We also provide internship allowance. Click "Apply" today!