Job Description

World-Check Risk Intelligence helps the world's largest firms meet regulatory obligations, make informed decisions and prevent business being used to launder the proceeds of financial crime. The database delivers accurate and reliable information that is fully structured, aggregated and de-duplicated by hundreds of specialist researchers across the globe.

World-Check analysts adhere to stringent research guidelines in the process of collating information from reliable and reputable sources, such as watch lists, government records and media searches!

World-Check is seeking an entrylevel Lead Research Analyst to join our team. We are looking for candidates with a specialized background or academic/professional experience in threat finance.

The candidate should be able to work independently and effectively under pressure to complete quick turnaround assignments. The ability to convey careful analytical judgment and complex information in a concise, impartial, and accessible manner to clients is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to work on a diverse and intellectually dynamic team of opensource analysts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigative research on PEPs, SOEs, financial risk, regulatory compliance issues as they relate to Israel
• Analyze a wide range of data sources in local languages to produce daily structured reports and content updates
• Maintain a high level of regional and portfolio country expertise by monitoring breaking news for relevant developments and potential longterm risks to clients
• Expand scope of analyst team coverage through reading, research, and attendance of relevant events

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in international relations, political science, security studies, history, foreign languages; outstanding recent graduates in other fields or those with relevant experience will be considered
• Master's preferred
• Fluency in Hebrew required
• Must possess attention to detail, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, and enjoy in-depth investigations to uncover difficult to access information
• Knowledge of political risk in Israel
• Relevant professional experience including internships, research assistantships, and independent projects that rely on both qualitative and quantitative skill
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fastpaced environment

Compensation / Benefits

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $59,700 - $99,700. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/ bonus plan). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and parttime roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid timeoff, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(k) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG's Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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