Research Analyst Job Description Summary Entry level role responsible for conducting analytical research to support the needs of customers. To view the full job profile description, Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES • Research, monitoring of news, identification of relevant research data. • Profile creation for allocated area of responsibility. • Communicate liaise with internal and external departments for resolution of data queries, including direct contact with customers. • Creating/maintaining Political Profiles – for all levels: Monitoring upcoming elections in respective countries to ensure that relevant profiles are updated. • Sourcing, creating/maintaining World Check related news profiles for the various crime categories. • Improve efficiencies in work practices by implementing automation where possible. • Maximizes usage of available tools/support to best of advantage to maintain/improve content quality during daily operations. • Completion of client requests and ongoing projects for respective areas. • Ensures data quality, accuracy, timeliness and completeness per company standards for their covered product/market. • Test new database/application releases where appropriate, providing expert user feedback. • Adhere to change control procedures, Content Operations standards and current data policies and procedures. • Creation of SOE (State Owned Enterprise) profiles in all level. SCOPE IMPACT • Accountable for the quality of own work, delivered within agreed time-frames and quality standards. • Quality of work is reviewed by manager to ensure it is delivered within set parameters of timeliness, accuracy and completeness. • Works independently within defined area, taking ownership of problems within own area of knowledge. • Makes recommendations for process improvements to immediate manager. • Decisions taken are made within guidelines set by others. TECHNICAL / PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COMPETENCIES • Effectively communicate both internally externally. • Should be able to work under pressure. • There would be a need to over-stretch during the busy season to manage volumes. • Strong understanding of Financial Markets/ NEWS / Current happenings and detail-oriented. • Awareness of news and general knowledge is beneficial • Excellent attention to details, eager to learn new things and multitasking. • Basic computer knowledge is mandatory, such as Microsoft Office. • Has Strong knowledge of dataset, product and data flow. • Bachelor’s degree required. 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. 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