YOU AND YOUR TEAM
Junior position based in Cape Town.
The core role of a Research Analyst in World-Check is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. Redefining raw data into relevant insights for informed decision-making and supporting our clients to align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.
SOME OF THE DAILY TASKS YOU WILL PERFORM:
Using open-source research methods to collect data from the public domain, reviewing reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data
Proficient typing skills for efficient and accurate data entry
Experience or willingness to learn data collecting on an in-house system
Ensure that data extraction from news articles aligns with company guidelines and standards
Identifying regulatory and financial risk such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption
Becoming familiar and staying up to date with guidelines and regulations to ensure accuracy and high quality of delivered work
Collaborate with teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in data capturing processes
REQUIREMENTS:
Critical thinking, analytical skills, and logical reasoning
Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in data capturing and information extraction and meticulous attention to detail to ensure data integrity
Organizational skills
Ability to quickly grasp and understand new concepts and information and willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on industry developments
Very good use of Microsoft Office applications example: Teams desktop application
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to comprehend and analyze sophisticated information from news articles
Ability to adapt to changes in tasks, priorities, and work environment
Capable of working methodically and maintaining accuracy under time constraints
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment
Work with team members to achieve common goals
Share insights and findings with the team for comprehensive analysis
Approach tasks with a positive attitude and passion for chipping in to the team's success
Minimum 2 years' experience in a corporate environment
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS:
Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering / Financial Crime knowledge and experience would be an advantage.
HOW TO GET PREPARED FOR AN INTERVIEW?
Please do the research. Even if you don't have experience in any AML or KYC field, you can source plenty of available information and make your effort to understand the general purpose of this expanding industry. We recommend you look through information related to AML, KYC, PEP, Financial Crime, World-Check (a Refinitiv product).
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