PEP Research Editor, Sub-Saharan Africa (6 month contract)

Job Description:

About the Role

Dow Jones Risk & Compliance is a global provider of third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions. We deliver data, research tools and services to help our clients meet anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and economic sanctions regulations and mitigate third-party risk. 

You will join a team of multilingual experts who research, record and update details on senior political figures from specific countries for the Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) content set within Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. You will report to the Manager, Politically Exposed Persons. You will be based in Barcelona. The position is a 6 month contract position.

You Will:

• Create and update profiles of senior political figures (Politically Exposed Persons - PEP) for specific countries by continually monitoring and analysing relevant publicly available sources including government websites, data on Dow Jones owned products and specific directories

• Research and extract relevant data adhering to guidelines on PEP selection, data coverage and accuracy standards

• Respond in writing to clients’ questions about PEP content

• Monitor and analyse changes in anti-money laundering regulations

• Write due diligence reports on companies and/or individuals as required and contribute to other projects

• Contribute to workflow improvements and tool efficiencies

You Have:

• Fluency in English French and at least one of the following languages Arabic, Swahili or any other Sub-Saharan African language

• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills

• Proofreading skills and experience in handling large volumes of information

• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills

• A reliable and responsible attitude

• An openness to different views and appreciation of team diversity

• The ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines

• The ability to communicate effectively

Preferred:

• Understanding of the political landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa

• Knowledge of and interest in politics and anti-money laundering regulations

• Automation skills, such as advanced knowledge of Excel, Macros/VBA programming, Python, HTML and/or SQL

• Education to a degree level or relevant experience

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Retirement Benefits

Sodexo Meal Vouchers

Fitness Reimbursement Program

#LI Hybrid

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role