Sales Associate SAM Risk Intelligence

LSEG•New York, NY

About The Position

The Associate Risk Sales Specialist supports the growth of LSEG’s Risk Intelligence portfolio, with a focus on World‑Check and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). This role is suited for early‑career sales talent looking to build expertise in AML, KYC, sanctions, and third‑party risk. You’ll assist in qualifying opportunities, supporting sales cycles, and helping position our solutions to financial institutions, corporates, and government clients.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in sales, customer success, business development, or a related customer‑facing role.
Interest in AML, KYC, sanctions, and third‑party risk.
Familiarity with consultative selling approaches or willingness to learn.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, structured way.
Analytical and detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable supporting multiple workstreams.
Effective team player who collaborates well in fast‑paced environments.
Curiosity and growth mindset toward compliance and financial crime prevention.
Resilient and receptive to constructive feedback.
High emotional intelligence.
Motivated by learning, customer discovery, and solving complex problems.
Self‑starter with strong integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesloft, ZoomInfo, and Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support qualification of inbound and outbound opportunities.
Partner with senior sellers on research, discovery preparation, follow‑ups, and proposal development.
Conduct initial discovery to understand risk workflows and regulatory drivers.
Prepare presentations, demos, and value messaging.
Coordinate with Pre‑Sales, Product, Legal, and Operations for smooth deal progression.
Maintain Salesforce hygiene, up‑to‑date pipeline entries, and accurate forecasting inputs.
Join introductory customer meetings and industry events as skills develop.