91 Lead Analyst jobs in South Africa

Lead Analyst Finance

R900000 - R1200000 Y Stryker

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Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

We are looking for a Finance Lead Analyst to join our Finance team in South Africa on a 6 months fixed term contract.

What you will do:

  • Ensure that Stryker's Compliance and Ethics program is followed at all times and that there is strict adherence to the Code of Conduct in all interactions
  • Support in providing regular feedback on the performance of cost centers and allocated business units
  • Collaborate with the Poland Finance Center and Inventory COE in the analysis of month end close with adherence to reporting deadlines including pre-flash calls
  • Review & reconciliation of weekly sales reports
  • Responsible for CER preparations
  • Responsible for preparation of the margin and volume analysis of sales for allocated business units
  • Preparation of quarterly forecasts & annual budgets for all cost centers/ business units, sales, margins and full PL
  • Provide guidance to junior team members on monthly activities and requests from the business
  • Preparation of monthly cost center reporting to the business (BU P/L)
  • Close collaboration with the operations and Inventory COE teams to drive inventory analysis and reduction in wastage
  • Perform ad hoc requests and queries as requested by Management, the business, regional and corporate team
  • Proactively perform tasks and create reports to assist Management, the business, regional and corporate team
  • Support with internal controls relating to FP&A
  • Development of dashboards to provide to management and the business to assist with cost savings opportunities and drive these through the business
  • Facilitate sales meetings and provide information to the regional team
  • Quarterly reporting schedule review
  • Support financial audit where applicable

What you need:

Required

  • Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting and/or Finance
  • 3+ years' experience in similar position

Preferred

  • Articles experience preferred
  • Experience in cost accounting is advantageous
  • Knowledgeable in IFRS (US GAAP advantageous)
  • High Level of competence on Microsoft Package
  • Proficient with ERPs (JD Edwards would be advantageous)
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas, etc.)

Travel Percentage: None

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IAM & PAM Lead Analyst

R900000 - R1200000 Y Apex Group Ltd

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The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role:
The IAM & PAM Lead Analyst is a key position within the Information Security function, responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of Apex's Identity & Privileged Access Management (IAM & PAM) frameworks. This role covers both user identity lifecycle and privileged access governance across the organization. It will report directly to the Identity & Privileged Access Manager and work closely with global stakeholders in IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance.

Key duties and responsibilities:
Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Lead operational IAM activities, including joiner-mover-leaver processes, access provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and periodic access reviews.
  • Collaborate with IT and HR systems to ensure alignment and automation of identity lifecycle workflows.
  • Participate in IAM governance efforts and help design access policies and controls for both enterprise and cloud applications.
  • Support continuous improvement and maturity of IAM processes and tools.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  • Oversee the privileged access lifecycle for critical systems, including administration of Apex's enterprise PAM solution (CyberArk).
  • Drive the global implementation and optimisation of PAM tools, controls, and automation.
  • Maintain the integrity of privileged access processes including provisioning, session monitoring, credential management, and access certifications.
  • Identify, assess, and remediate risks associated with privileged access.
  • Lead audits and compliance reviews related to privileged and elevated access.
  • Create and maintain PAM policies, standards, and operational documentation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to regional teams and end-users on PAM best practices.

Experience and Knowledge:

  • 5–8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management.
  • Deep understanding of IAM/PAM principles, role-based access control, authentication methods, and zero-trust architecture.
  • Demonstrated expertise with CyberArk.
  • Experience leading PAM deployments in large, complex environments.
  • Strong familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and cloud access management.
  • Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industry is a strong advantage.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working across IT, InfoSec, and business teams.
  • High attention to detail, well-organised, and effective at managing competing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • CyberArk Defender, CyberArk Sentry or relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM and CIAM will be encouraged.

What you will get in return:

  • High visibility and impact within a large, globally expanding organisation.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture.
  • Cross-functional exposure and opportunities to lead global security initiatives.
  • Career development opportunities within one of the world's leading independent fund administrators.
  • The chance to innovate and influence security maturity and architecture.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

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Senior Lead Analyst Operational Services

R250000 - R750000 Y Signant Health

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At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster by simplifying and streamlining clinical trials. As a global leader in clinical trial technology and services, we partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO organizations to improve trial execution, enhance patient engagement, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory standards. With operations spanning the U.S., Europe, APAC, Africa, and growth markets including South Africa, Chile, and Mexico, we are a private equity–backed company operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Signant Health's Data, Analytics, Reporting and Tools team supports decision-making across Global Operations. We transform data into actionable insights that help our delivery teams execute on time, on budget, and with outstanding customer satisfaction.

As a Senior Lead Analyst, you will design and deliver key performance indicator frameworks, build dynamic dashboards, and turn complex data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. You will lead cross-functional analytics initiatives end-to-end, mentor junior analysts, and partner closely with product, engineering, and operational leaders.

What you will do

  • Own key performance indicator frameworks: Implement and maintain a comprehensive set of measures to monitor performance at functional, departmental, customer, product, and project levels.
  • Lead analytics projects: Manage multiple initiatives concurrently—scoping, prioritizing, and delivering measurable outcomes on time and within expectations.
  • Build dynamic reporting: Design online reports and dashboards using Structured Query Language (SQL), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Microsoft Power BI, and Qlik Sense to monitor and forecast operational performance.
  • Generate insights: Analyze large, complex datasets and translate findings into clear narratives and recommendations for executive and operational audiences.
  • Partner across teams: Collaborate with analysts, project managers, developers, testers, and subject matter experts; provide coaching and feedback to strengthen team capability.
  • Collaborate on data architecture: Work with technical teams on database and data-model design that optimizes reporting and analytics.
  • Document rigorously: Produce and maintain documentation for algorithms, parameters, models, and data definitions.
  • Enable decisions: Deliver timely insights that identify revenue opportunities, cost efficiencies, and strategic improvements across Global Operations.

Experience:

  • At least seven years in data analytics and advanced data visualization.
  • At least six years of hands-on experience with advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) and one or more business intelligence tools (Microsoft Power BI, Qlik Sense).
  • Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel).
  • Processes and platforms: Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and operational workflows; familiarity with Jira, ServiceNow, and/or Salesforce/FinancialForce.
  • Core skills: Exceptional analytical problem solving, stakeholder communication (including executive-level storytelling), and project management across competing priorities.
  • Ways of working: Calm under pressure, comfortable with changing timelines, able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Leadership: Experience mentoring junior analysts; able to influence without direct line management.

Nice to have:

  • Forecasting and modeling experience in operational or services environments.
  • Exposure to life sciences or healthcare, or other complex and regulated operations.
  • Experience defining data quality rules and governance processes.

Why Join Signant?

  • Be part of a global, mission-driven company shaping the future of clinical trials.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams across countries and cultures.
  • Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Play a key role in bringing new therapies to patients worldwide
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Lead System Analyst

Midrand, Gauteng R200000 - R250000 Y ESMART GROUP

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Position Purpose

We are looking for a Lead System Analyst with strong technical expertise to analyse complex data sets, develop algorithms, and deliver actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Analysis, Modelling & Design
  • Conduct in-depth problem analysis to uncover root causes and implications.
  • Identify solution requirements and extract insights through exploratory data analysis (EDA).
  • Apply statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics to meet business needs.
  • Conduct hypothesis testing and assess model accuracy through statistical inference.
  • Define models within the solution context and produce functional specifications.
  • Create Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) to represent data structures.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, UI analysts, and domain experts to document comprehensive system requirements.
Programming & Software Development
  • Develop analytical tools, scripts, and applications using languages such as Python or R.
  • Design and implement data pipelines for ingestion, preprocessing, transformation, and visualisation.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into production systems ensuring scalability and reliability.

Project Management & Collaboration

  • Work closely with business, IT, and development teams to translate requirements into technical deliverables.
  • Participate in project planning and provide estimates for analysis deliverables.
  • Foster a collaborative and communicative project environment to ensure successful outcomes.
Quality Assurance & Testing
  • Conduct unit tests, integration tests, and validation checks to ensure the accuracy of analytical models.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to develop and automate testing strategies where possible.
Continuous Improvement
  • Continuously evaluate and improve existing systems and processes.
  • Stay current with evolving tools, trends, and best practices in analytics and system design.
Documentation
  • Create and maintain clear, accessible documentation for models, algorithms, and systems.
  • Contribute to the organisation's internal knowledge base with high-quality technical documents.

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in Python or R.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development principles.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Skilled in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical analysis (e.g., Pandas).
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning and statistical modelling frameworks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong documentation and specification writing capabilities.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Domain-relevant certifications (advantageous).
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Lead Research Analyst

R250000 - R600000 Y LSEG

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The job of a Lead Research Analyst in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking skill. Our core is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. The information collected and analysed supports our clients align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.

Key Responsibilities:
Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in Refinitiv applications

Using open-source research methods to capture information in the public domain

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

Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects

Candidate Profile / Key Skills:

  • Fluency in English and Czech/Slovak languages are required
  • Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to details
  • Organization skills
  • Very good use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Awareness of the socio-political context of the countries matching your language 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).

What We Offer:
We're proud to offer a working culture that supports growth, balance, and purpose:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.

A competitive referral bonus program.

Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.

Professional development opportunities and learning resources.

Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.

A team that values your input and supports your goals.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership
,
Excellence
and
Change
underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Lead Data Analyst

Brackenfell, Western Cape R1200000 - R2400000 Y Shoprite Holdings Ltd

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Closing Date

2025/10/09

Reference Number

SHO

Job Title

Lead Data Analyst

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town or City

Brackenfell, Cape Town

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Lead Data Analyst at Shoprite is to oversee complex data solutions and highperforming teams, providing technical expertise and fostering innovation in a big data environment. The role leads advanced analytics efforts, shapes, and executes complex data strategies, and leverages Shoprite's extensive customer and transactional data assets to generate strategic insights and drive decision-making. The Lead Data Analyst translates these insights into actionable business value, positioning data as a key competitive advantage for the company. Additionally, the role oversees technical problem-solving within an agile, cross-functional team and implements process improvements to enhance the overall data analytics capability.

Job Advert Details

Job Category

Retail

Job Objectives

Work closely with the Head of Data Science and Analytics, Principal Data Analysts, and the broader data and agile team to define the roadmap and long-term strategy for the data function.

Lead, guide, and support Data Analysts in engaging with business stakeholders to understand and correctly frame analysis requirements, hypotheses, and questions, proposing fit-for-purpose and scalable data-led solutions.

Oversee and support Data Analysts in collaborating with business, technology, and development teams, guiding the collection of the right data and application of appropriate analytical techniques to produce business insights.

Lead and support Data Analysts in writing complex business requirements and modifications to transform data into common and graphical formats and reports.

Lead and support Data Analysts in designing, coding, debugging, testing, documenting, and supporting applications consistent with established business requirements and specifications, including leading post-implementation reviews.

Lead and support Data Analysts in building comprehensive and compelling dashboards and reports, presenting analytical findings using data visualization techniques to facilitate informed business decisions, tying performance and ROI to enterprise goals.

Support business managers in fully integrating and embedding data to unlock strategic insights, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Identify and manage data challenges, proactively mitigating risks and deploying appropriate solutions, while supporting the definition of data quality standards and monitoring data structures and models.

Guide the development of documentation, user guides, or training material, ensuring consistency in language and definitions, and act as a domain expert, sharing updated knowledge and best practices with teams and cross-functional partners.

Plan and prioritize data projects spanning the full range of analytics domains, balancing business and technical considerations, and supporting the team with complex problem-solving and enhancements of dashboards, presentations, or reports.

Support the professional growth and development of Data Analysts and new team members through active coaching and mentoring.

Collaborate across teams and functions to leverage data effectively, shifting mindsets from facts and findings to transformative insights that drive sound business decisions.

Act as a domain expert, sharing updated knowledge and best practices with teams and crossfunctional partners to ensure continual optimisation of analytical processes and designs.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – (essential).

Relevant Post Graduate Degree in the above or related fields - (beneficial).

Experience

+5 years' experience working as part of an agile, progressive data team, in a Senior Data Analyst or similar role, with a proven track record of developing innovative analytics products and transforming datasets into strategic insights.

Extensive experience applying analytical formulas, in-depth statistical modelling, machine learning, data mining and trend forecasting of large and multiple data sources across complex systems.

Leadership experience in Analytics, and Project Management.

Extensive experience creating integrated dashboards and reports using data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Experience working with retailer specific data (e.g. brand, customer, shopper, category, sales, promotions, pricing, channel, POS, payment / tender, store, stock, and supply chain data).

Experience working with and presenting insights to senior leadership.

Experience working in an agile environment.

Knowledge of AWS cloud computing-based solutions (Python / PySpark) - (desired).

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced knowledge and application of SQL and relational databases.

Adept at coaching others on how to adopt best practices.

Knowledge of AWS cloud computing-based solutions (Python / PySpark).

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Lead Generation Analyst

R132000 Y Benchmark International

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Company Overview:

Benchmark International is one of the world's leading merger and acquisitions specialists, focusing on the sale of mid-market companies. With offices worldwide, we connect with major acquirers and consolidators seeking on- and off-market opportunities across all sectors. Our unique international offering provides clients with unparalleled global coverage, leveraging exclusive databases and business intelligence to reach both international markets and local representation. Our clients include entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses.

Role Overview:

Are you highly motivated, results-driven, and ready to kickstart your career in sales and business development? Join our team as a
Lead Generation Analyst
and play a key role in driving business growth. This role is
based in Cape Town
and is
100% office based.

What You'll Do:

  • Conduct outbound calls to potential leads and engage in meaningful conversations
  • Identify decision-makers and build strong relationships
  • Qualify leads by understanding their objectives and revenues
  • Document lead information accurately in our CRM
  • Collaborate with the sales team to schedule appointments
  • Follow up with leads via phone, email, or other channels
  • Stay updated with industry trends and competitor offerings
  • Achieve and exceed lead generation and conversion targets

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in lead generation or similar roles
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong sales acumen and persistence
  • Goal-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting targets
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, independently and as a team
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of our industry is a plus

This is an
entry-level role
, perfect for someone looking to gain experience and grow in a dynamic environment.

Starting Salary: R11,000/month + commission

  • If you're ready to take your first step into the world of business development and lead generation,
    apply today
    .
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Lead Research Analyst

R900000 - R1200000 Y LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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As a Research Analyst in our World-Check team, you'll play a vital role in protecting the global financial system by identifying potential risks before they become threats. Your work will help clients comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce exposure to financial and reputational risks.

You'll join a multinational, multilingual team that values curiosity, precision, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in financial crime prevention while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct in-depth research using reputable media, government, and regulatory sources to maintain accurate risk profiles in LSEG applications.
  • Apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and verify information on individuals and entities.
  • Analyze data to identify potential risks such as money laundering, fraud, corruption, organized crime, and other financial crimes.
  • Stay current with global regulations and internal guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborate with international teams on shared projects to deliver high-quality, timely insights.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Proficiency in English and French (written and spoken)
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

  • Additional language skills
  • Awareness of socio-political contexts relevant to your language expertise
  • Familiarity with KYC/AML regulations or financial crime concepts

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a global team making a real impact on financial crime prevention.
  • Gain specialized knowledge in a growing industry with opportunities for career development.
  • Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values continuous learning.

How to Prepare for the Interview

Even if you don't have direct experience in AML or KYC, you can prepare by:

  • Reviewing key concepts in AML, KYC, and PEP screening
  • Exploring World-Check and its role in risk management
  • Reading about recent global financial crime cases

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a working culture that supports growth, balance, and purpose:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.

A competitive referral bonus program.

Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.

Professional development opportunities and learning resources.

Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.

A team that values your input and supports your goals.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Lead Research Analyst

R600000 - R1200000 Y LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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Job Description

As a Research Analyst in our World-Check team, you'll play a vital role in protecting the global financial system by identifying potential risks before they become threats. Your work will help clients comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce exposure to financial and reputational risks.

You'll join a multinational, multilingual team that values curiosity, precision, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in financial crime prevention while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct in-depth research using reputable media, government, and regulatory sources to maintain accurate risk profiles in LSEG applications.
  • Apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and verify information on individuals and entities.
  • Analyze data to identify potential risks such as money laundering, fraud, corruption, organized crime, and other financial crimes.
  • Stay current with global regulations and internal guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborate with international teams on shared projects to deliver high-quality, timely insights.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Proficiency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

  • Additional language skills
  • Awareness of socio-political contexts relevant to your language expertise
  • Familiarity with KYC/AML regulations or financial crime concepts

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a global team making a real impact on financial crime prevention.
  • Gain specialized knowledge in a growing industry with opportunities for career development.
  • Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values continuous learning.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a working culture that supports growth, balance, and purpose:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.

A competitive referral bonus program.

Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.

Professional development opportunities and learning resources.

Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.

A team that values your input and supports your goals.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you

How to Prepare for the Interview

Even if you don't have direct experience in AML or KYC, you can prepare by:

  • Reviewing key concepts in AML, KYC, and PEP screening
  • Exploring World-Check and its role in risk management
  • Reading about recent global financial crime cases

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Job Description

About Us:
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

YOUR TOTAL REWARDS:

  • Annual gross salary: 80,000 PLN,
  • Language allowance: up to 8,600 PLN based on the level of language comprehension,
  • Wellness allowance and Internet allowance,
  • A range of additional benefits,

Role Description:
The job of a Research Analyst in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking skill. Our core is to provide search and analysis through reputable sources related to publicly exposed persons (PEP), companies, and institutions. The information collected and analysed supports our clients align with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and reduce financial or reputational risk of a missed investment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Researching reputable media, government, regulatory and law enforcement sources to build and maintain relevant data in Refinitiv applications
  • Using open-source research methods to capture information in the public domain
  • 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
  • Collaboration with globally based teams on shared projects

Candidate Profile / Key Skills:

  • Fluency in English and Slovak
  • Critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to details
  • Organization skills
  • Very good use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Awareness of the socio-political context of the countries matching your language 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).

YOUR PACKAGE WHEN JOINING GDYNIA TEAM:

  • Bonus: bonus plan assigned to every position
  • Wellbeing: monthly wellness and work-from-home allowance, and employee assistance program
  • Lunch card: meal allowance on personal lunch card provided monthly
  • Healthcare: private medical care with Medicover, premium package fully covered by employer and life insurance with Generali
  • Future: corporate pension plan supported by Fidelity International offering additional 5% of base salary to invest in selected funds, and LSEG Employee Share Purchase plan available
  • Reward and Recognition: additional awards and vouchers available for extra achievements
  • Referral: Bonus between 8,000 to 10,000 PLN for successful recommendation of a new colleague
  • Development: E-learning platforms access with a range of training and certified courses
  • LSEG Products: availability to access to real-time economic data through our flagship Workspace platform
  • Diversity: Inclusive culture built by colleagues from over 40 countries representing various age, gender, race, and beliefs
  • Charity: 2 additional days off for voluntary jobs
  • Office: brand new, sustainable office with cafeteria and chillout space. Location 3T Office, Gdynia is less than 200m to PKM station and a walking distance to SKM station. Underground car park with 122 spaces for LSEG employees
  • Activities: sport teams and social events to join e.g. weekly yoga classes in the office
  • Company events: Annual Summer and Winter Parties for colleagues and Family Day for employees with partners and children

Learn more about life and purpose of our company directly from the Gdynia colleagues' video:

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LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership
,
Excellence
and
Change
underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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