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Dow Jones Data Analyst (6 months Contract) in SINGAPORE, Singapore

Job Description:

Dow Jones is looking for a Data Analyst to join our R&C Managed Services team who will be responsible for performing name screening and adjudication of AML alerts. As a Data Analyst, you will work on a client project with a team of Data Analysts whose primary responsibility is to ensure accurate review and high quality, timely deliveries to sensitive and high risk alerts. You will report to the Manager, R&C Managed Services.

The R&C Managed Services team is integral to Dow Jones Data Strategy. The R&C Managed Services leverages our market-leading research expertise and methodologies to assist organizations with data-related projects, providing value-added services to deliver projects on time and within budget.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about data, gives attention to detail, enjoys working in a dynamic environment and has a professional attitude.

This is a 6 months contractual role and an onsite project where you have to work at a client's office premises.

You Will

  • Be responsible to analyze and investigate name matches by applying business, regulatory and country knowledge (where applicable) during the review and disposition of alerts.

  • Perform watch list screening for name matching, utilizing an understanding of Bank AML and OFAC regulatory policies and procedures.

  • Consolidate multiple data sets and analyze the data accurately and efficiently. Identify problems as they arise and provide appropriate solutions in a timely manner

  • Mitigate AML risks by clearing false positives and escalate cases that may raise suspicion to risk.

  • Be responsible for ensuring accurate, complete and up-to-date internal documentation

  • Operate within agreed business SLAs and confidentiality standards.

  • Contribute to both team and product-initiated projects

You Have

  • Fluency in English. Any other language skills will be a plus

  • Confidence to make judgment calls and justify your decisions

  • Ability to accurately analyze a situation, make connections between data and solve the problem

  • Logical bent of mind and sharp eye to detail

  • Resourcefulness to readily adapt to changing customer expectations

  • Ability to work independently assuming ownership of work

  • An openness to different views and opinions and an appreciation for team diversity

Preferred

  • Experience with name (or transaction) screening in the banking environment

  • Previous experience with Factiva, Dow Jones Risk and Compliance (or similar products)

  • Experience working on excel data

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: PIB - DATA STRATEGY

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Req ID: 37587

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