Data Specialist - 8282

The Role:
Acuris Risk Intelligence (ARI) is a trusted and independent provider of global intelligence for Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption and Cyber Security professionals. We own and maintain a database of actionable data from 240 countries and our services enable clients to make informed decisions during the due diligence process and manage risk related to fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and staff compliance.
As part of our rapid expansion, ARI is seeking Research Associates who are proficient in the Thai/Bahasa and English languages. The job involves the research of individuals and corporations. An ability to read between the lines and attention to detail are essential qualifications for this role, which is key to maintaining and growing our database. The job also involves the writing of analytical reports based on findings, where the candidate will develop an expertise in investigative reporting. 
ARI is part of Acuris, the leading provider of specialist news, research, analysis and data for financial professionals worldwide. Its five divisions – Fixed Income, Transactions & Infrastructure, Compliance, Equities and Research – include market-leading specialist intelligence brands such as Debtwire and Mergermarket. Acuris employs 1,300 staff, including 600 specialist journalists and analysts, in 67 locations around the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily mass media monitoring and processing of news on sanctions, financial crimes, bribery and corruption related to high risk individuals and entities for the regions under your coverageDaily screening and processing of relevant data published by law enforcement, regulatory enforcement and financial regulators for the regions under your coverageData processing as assigned by seniors Research, analyse and write reports on subjects of interest
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
Excellent written and spoken Chinese and English language communication skills  Knowledge of open source intelligence gathering Sound analytical and critical thinking skills Highly meticulous and responsible Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization and time management skills  Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural team across the globeKnowledge of programming languages and web scraping like SQL and Python would be an advantage
Desired Skills:
Understanding of AML/CFT Regulations, FATF Guidelines, PEPs and multilateral and unilateral SanctionsWork experience in research / compliance / risk management or finance fieldAffinity with current affairs, media, politics Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages apart from English and mother tongueBachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Law, International Relations, or Political Sciences
About Us:
We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. More than 40% of the world’s largest companies use our solutions. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.  
Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. 
Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure. 
With 10,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group. 
Within ION Analytics we help clients find advantage in a world of information overload and fragmented systems.  Our business information solutions blend expert journalism and analytics with data to help banks, advisors, investors, law firms and corporations find opportunities in markets ranging from equities and fixed income to infrastructure and private equity. 
On our platform clients can break through silos to originate opportunities, find buyers, and use resources efficiently, and our advanced workflow automation tools cut through the noise to deliver personalized, targeted information that saves time and effort, and drives better decisions. 
At ION, we offer careers that provide many opportunities: To invent. To design. To collaborate. To build. To transform businesses and empower people around the world to do more, faster and better than before. Imagine what you can do and experience. This is where you can do your best work.