Lead Analyst

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

Job Description for the positions: Analyst – Japanese and Mandarin

Who We Are

We are a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

Where We Work

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.

Opportunity

We are recruiting of Analyst roles in our expanding office in KL, Malaysia. We invite applications from qualifying candidates to be part of the growing team in this region. The Analysts will play a key role in supporting customers of LSEG across different countries in making informed investment decisions. The Analysts will be part of a dynamic team working with colleagues across multiple locations and experience a truly multi-national culture.

Required Day to Day Responsibilities

·       Conduct media and Internet searches on companies and individuals in English, Japanese and Chinese

·       To investigate official sources (registrars, regulators, courts, etc.) for information on companies and individuals

·       To conduct educational/employment verification on individuals with third parties in Japanese/Chinese through email or phone communication (occasionally)

·       To analyse the collected information with a view to reputational, financial and integrity risk (sanctions, corruption, bribery, money laundering, terrorism financing, regulatory violations, etc.)

·       To prepare comprehensive reports in English and/or in foreign languages, which are:

o   in a standardized format - in accordance with our internal Research Methodology and Style Guide

o   meeting client specific requirements

o   delivered on time

·       Liaise with third-party local partners (verification of provided information, placing them in a report)

·       Work effectively within teams or by yourself, be proactive to identify and resolve problems

·       Document policies, procedures and work processes

·       Adhere to current data policies and procedures

·       Backup other analysts in the team during their absence

Required Skills (Must Have)

·       Good written English. Native or full professional proficiency in Japanese and Mandarin as role requires extensive reading in this language and may deal with Japanese and Mandarin speaking clients.

·       Strong research skills, including online search tools

·       Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

·       Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferably in Japanese, international relations, political science, legal studies or business management)

Certificate (Better to have)

·       Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level (JLPT) N1

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose – driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth – in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Career Stage:

Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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