Lead Research Analyst with French

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LSEG Full time US$104 000 - US$130 878 per year

As a
Research Analyst
in our World-Check team, you'll play a vital role in protecting the global financial system by identifying potential risks before they become threats. Your work will help clients comply with
Know Your Customer (KYC)
regulations and reduce exposure to financial and reputational risks.

You'll join a
multinational, multilingual team
that values curiosity, precision, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in
financial crime prevention
while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do
Conduct in-depth research
using reputable media, government, and regulatory sources to maintain accurate risk profiles in LSEG applications.

Apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques
to gather and verify information on individuals and entities.

Analyze data
to identify potential risks such as money laundering, fraud, corruption, organized crime, and other financial crimes.

Stay current
with global regulations and internal guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Collaborate with international teams
on shared projects to deliver high-quality, timely insights.

What We're Looking For
Essential:
Proficiency in
English and French
(written and spoken)

Strong
analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent
attention to detail
and organizational ability

Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite
Strong
written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
Additional Language Skills
Awareness of socio-political contexts relevant to your language expertise

Familiarity with
KYC/AML regulations
or financial crime concepts

WHY JOIN US

  • Be part of a global team making a real impact on financial crime prevention.
  • Gain specialized knowledge in a growing industry with opportunities for career development.
  • Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values continuous learning.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW:
Even if you don't have direct experience in AML or KYC, you can prepare by:

  • Reviewing key concepts in AML, KYC, and PEP screening
  • Exploring World-Check and its role in risk management
  • Reading about recent global financial crime cases

What We Offer
We're proud to offer a working culture that supports growth, balance, and purpose:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.

A competitive referral bonus program.

Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.

Professional development opportunities and learning resources.

Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.

A team that values your input and supports your goals.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you

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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.



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