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Lead Research Analyst with Russian

ZAF-Cape Town-1st Floor, The Apex, ZA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-02 → 2026-10-05

Core

Researching reputable media, government, regulatory, and law enforcement sources to build and maintain data on publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions to support Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R0123519-lead-research-analyst-with-russian-at-lseg)

Role type

Associate Research Analyst (Financial Crime & AML)

Builds

Data in LSEG applications regarding PEPs, companies, and institutions

Domain

Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Financial Crime

Required skills

English (proficient), Russian (proficient), critical thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Awareness of socio-political context, KYC/AML/Financial Crime knowledge, advanced Excel, coding languages, Agentic AI

Technologies

LSEG applications, Microsoft Office, Excel, coding languages

Responsibilities

Researching reputable media, government, regulatory, and law enforcement sources; Using open-source research methods to gather public domain information; Identifying regulatory and financial risks such as money laundering, fraud, organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption; Staying up to date with guidelines and regulations; Collaborating with globally based teams

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC