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Lists Analyst, Lists Assurance

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 22 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

Dow Jones

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Our summary

Salary
€30,000 - €35,000 a year

About €1,930 - €2,200 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

Requirements

Nice to have

  • Management experience that has provided a strategic perspective

  • Working knowledge of advanced Python / SQL / Google Apps Script / MS Excel to analyze data

  • Experience in process or data automation/coding

  • Education to degree level

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans

  • Retirement Plans

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Subscription Discounts

  • Fitness Reimbursement Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Base Pay Range: €30,000 - €35,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

The role

Job title: Lists Analyst, Lists Assurance

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 global team of quality analysts who support a multilingual research team in researching, recording and updating details on individuals and entities mentioned in Sanctions & Other Official Lists (Special Lists) issued by government bodies and regulators around the world, for example, the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the US, national law enforcement bodies or securities regulators. You will report to the Manager, Lists Assurance. You will be based in Barcelona. Your working hours will be 1pm - 9pm (Monday-Friday).

What you'll do

  • Conduct quality checks within set deadlines and according to existing processes

  • Manually and automatically proof the details of the Special Lists data produced by the Special Lists research team

  • Ensure data consistency, accuracy, completeness and timeliness across Special Lists content

  • Adhere to robust pre- and post-production quality processes

  • Log issues, analyze the data gathered, take remedial action and share feedback

  • Collaborate with Special Lists editors and automation team to improve processes and data quality across all content.

  • Work on the development of existing and new automation tasks/projects

  • Work with manager and colleagues to implement automation, expand existing scope and generate team efficiencies

  • Proactively contribute to the development and refinement of the quality-assurance processes

  • Work on time-sensitive requests from internal and external stakeholders pertaining to data quality

  • Support the Research team conducting critical sanctions updates as conditions warrant

You Have

  • At least 5 years experience of working with sanctions data provided by the EU, USA, UK, UN and other bodies

  • Innovative and strategic way of thinking to address complex data quality issues

  • Attention to detail, quality focus, proactive approach

  • The ability to handle large and complex data sets in various formats, working to tight deadlines

  • Good communication skills needed as must be able to work efficiently and effectively in team environment

  • The ability to adapt readily to changing customer expectations

  • Experience working within a global team

  • Fluency in written and spoken English and at least one other language

Non-Union role

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 54451

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, best known for The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and professional information services like Factiva and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. Founded in 1882, the company serves financial, corporate, and media clients worldwide, with a strong focus on data-driven journalism, financial analytics, and risk management solutions. With a workforce of several thousand employees, Dow Jones operates across major financial hubs globally, delivering critical news and data to professionals and consumers.

In Spain, Dow Jones maintains a significant presence, particularly in Barcelona, where it operates a major office focused on editorial, data, and technology roles. The company's Spanish operations are integral to its global risk and compliance data services, as well as product and engineering teams. For international professionals, Dow Jones offers a multicultural work environment, opportunities to work on global products, and a strong emphasis on innovation and data accuracy. The Barcelona office is part of a global network, providing a dynamic setting for career growth in a leading media and information company.

Industry
News and Business Information
Founded
1882
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
New York, USA
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Dow Jones has a major office in Barcelona, which is a hub for risk and compliance data operations, offering roles in editorial, data, and technology.
  • The company provides a global work environment with opportunities to collaborate with teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.
  • International hires may benefit from Spain's growing tech ecosystem and Barcelona's attractive lifestyle, with a mix of local and expat communities.
  • Dow Jones offers professional development programs and a strong emphasis on data accuracy and innovation, which can be valuable for career growth.
  • The company supports a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work, which can ease the relocation process.

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Additional information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.

We are 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 or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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.

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