Title: Researcher (MESA)
ID: RES00000541

Description

Overview

World-Check is seeking a Research Analyst to join our team in Singapore. We are looking for a candidate who possesses a specialist academic and/or professional background in the region's affairs and an outstanding aptitude for thinking and writing analytically to a very high standard. They should be able to work independently and effectively under stress and be comfortable with working in an online environment. The ability to convey careful analytical judgment and complex information in a concise, impartial and accessible manner to clients is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to work on a diverse and intellectually dynamic team of open source intelligence analysts in order to further develop World-Check's strategic global security coverage, while living in one of Asia's most vibrant and developed cities.

This is an entry-level position based in Singapore. Reporting to the Head of TIRU, you will be responsible for:

- Maintaining a high level of regional and portfolio country expertise through reading, research, and attendance at relevant seminars.
- Conducting in-depth research on specific regional security issues.
- Analyzing a wide range of data sources and producing daily structured reports and updates.
- Maintaining research data currency on breaking regional developments and long-term threats.

Qualifications

Preferred:

- Working proficiency in one or more languages of the region (Arabic, Pashto, Dari, and/or Urdu is preferred. Knowledge of Farsi and/or French would be an asset.)

· Practical experience of living, working or travelling in the region.

At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

- Education to graduate level (preferably a Bachelor degree in international relations, political science, sociology, security studies, or other social science fields). Outstanding recent graduates in other fields will be considered.
- Close familiarity with and detailed understanding of current affairs and security risk issues in the Middle East/North Africa region and South Asia, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely and impartially to tight deadlines.
- Must possess excellent research (online), analytical and written skills.
- Must be proficient with MS Office and working on an online environment.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 55,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

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Job: Research
Primary Location: Singapore-Singapore-SGP-Singapore-360 Orchard Rd
Organization: Prof GRC Fin Crime & Reg Risk
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No