World-Check, a company of LSEG, is seeking an entry-level analyst, based in Lebanon to join the Research team. We are looking for candidates with an outstanding background or academic/professional experience in threat finance. The candidate should be able to work independently and effectively to complete turnaround assignments. The ability to convey careful analytical judgment and sophisticated information in a concise, impartial, and accessible manner to clients is critical. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to work on a diverse and intellectually dynamic team of open-source analysts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth investigative research on financial risk, regulatory compliance, and regional security issues as they relate to MENA
- 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 supervising breaking news for relevant developments and potential long-term risks to clients
- Widen the scope of analyst team coverage through reading, research, and attendance of relevant events
Essential Qualifications
- Proficiency in French, Arabic and English
- Bachelor's degree required in international relations, political science, security studies, history, foreign languages; outstanding recent graduates in other fields or those with confirmed experience will be considered
- Master's or equivalent experience preferred
- Knowledge of security issues in MENA
- Must possess keen attention to detail, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, and enjoy in-depth investigations to uncover difficult to access information
- Relevant professional experience including internships, research assistantships, and independent projects that rely on both qualitative and quantitative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize successfully in a fast-paced environment
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