Research Editor, Special Lists

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 individuals and entities mentioned in Sanctions & Other Official Lists (Special Lists) issued by government bodies and regulators around the world. You will report to the Manager, Sanctions & Other Official Lists and will be based in Singapore.

You Will:

1. Create and update profiles of individuals and entities mentioned in Sanctions & Other Official Lists (Special Lists) and quality check their information by continually monitoring and analyzing relevant publicly available sources as well as data on Dow Jones-owned products and specific directories.
2. Research and extract relevant data adhering to team guidelines.
3. Ensure that profiles are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
4. Respond in writing to clients’ questions about Special Lists content.
5. Monitor changes in sanctions, counter-terrorism financing, and anti-money laundering regulations.
6. Write due diligence reports on companies and/or individuals as required and contribute to other projects.
7. Support R&C with translation services as and when required.
8. Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies.

You Have:

1. Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Persian, or Hindi.
2. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
3. Proofreading skills and experience 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. Knowledge of the workings of the global Sanctions landscape.
2. Automation skills, such as advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros/VBA programming, Python, HTML and/or SQL.
3. Education to a degree level or relevant experience.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status: Non-Union role