Associate, Due Diligence & Investigations

TD International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic advisory firm in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Director for its Due Diligence & Investigations (DD&I) team. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, including team management, and strong skills in due diligence processes. Responsibilities include managing project quality, contributing to business development, and effectively leading a team. The role is in-person, offering a competitive salary of $85,000 to $110,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with at least 1-2 years managing a team.
• 3 years of experience reviewing and editing client due diligence reports.
• Professional fluency in English and proficiency in another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality and profitability of initiatives or projects.
• Review due diligence investigations to ensure reports are client-ready.
• Develop new initiatives for team performance improvement.
• Contribute to business development and client management.
• Communicate project developments to clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Research tools proficiency

Cultural awareness

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, regional studies, business or related area

Job description

Washington, DC

About TDI

TDI, founded in 1999, is a strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm dedicated to helping multinational organizations navigate commercial, regulatory, and reputational risks. We provide actionable insights and a decisive information advantage through our advisory services, due diligence, investigations, and advanced analytics. Leveraging our unique expertise in commercial, intelligence, and technology domains, we empower clients to make informed decisions in complex environments.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate, DD&I will have the following responsibilities:

• Managing the quality, timeliness, and profitability of an initiative or a diverse portfolio of projects assigned to the Associate or his/her team.
• Reviewing due diligence investigations or other deliverables to ensure reports are client-ready, as required.
• Managing the performance of the Associate’s assigned team, including setting staff goals, mentoring and training team under management, implementing performance improvement plans, and documenting performance issues, as applicable.
• Developing and driving new initiatives that support the team’s performance (efficiency and/or quality) and problem‑solving when new issues arise to ensure the team or initiative continues to deliver outputs on time, to quality, and profitably.
• Establishing self as a leader on the team, for example, mentoring and advising other staff on complex cases, providing training and mentorship to staff members beyond the Associate’s team, contributing to firm‑wide initiatives, recommending solutions to make operational improvements for the overall team, and being a recognized expert on a regional or functional issue common to our investigations.
• Taking on client management responsibility and contributing to business development (including involvement in client meetings and contributing to or writing proposals), as needed.
• Effectively briefing internal and external clients on project developments and findings, as needed.
• Communicating effectively with the Associate’s team and the broader DD&I organization and management, as well as with external stakeholders.
• Managing team relationships with Client Managers, including communicating client/Client Manager expectations to members of the team and problem‑solving issues with or for the Client Managers.
• Process and store sensitive information, including PII, in accordance with Information Management System policies. Promptly report potential security incidents to the Information Technology team.

Key TDI Values

At TDI, we uphold these core values:

• Client Focus: You respond urgently and effectively to client needs, placing their interests and long‑term trust above all.
• Impact: You deliver exceptional results through organized and decisive actions, consistently exceeding expectations.
• Teamwork: You collaborate openly and respectfully, supporting team members to achieve shared goals on time and to high standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Associate Director, DD&I position will possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, regional studies, business or related area of study.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of relevant experience and at least 1‑2 years of experience managing a team.
  • At least 3 years of experience reviewing, editing, and providing quality control for client due diligence reports.
  • Professional fluency in English required; professional proficiency in another language is a plus, with a specific emphasis on Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Capable of adjusting to changing priorities and industry dynamics while maintaining professionalism.
  • Proficiency with relevant research tools, databases, and analytical software to facilitate comprehensive due diligence investigations and deliver high‑quality reports to clients.
  • Skilled in working effectively with diverse teams and clients, demonstrating cultural awareness.
  • Ability to exhibit a high level of work ethic and professionalism.
  • Creative problem‑solving abilities and a proven track record of driving process improvement.
  • Exceptional reading, writing, and analytical skills; candidates will be asked to complete a diagnostic test to this effect.
  • Adept at effectively supervising and mentoring a team of skilled analysts and associates for their professional growth.
  • Excellent time management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location

Washington, DC | Monday - Friday 9am – 6pm (in‑person)

Compensation

$85,000 - $110,000

Compensation determinations are influenced by many factors, including knowledge, skills, attributes, experience, training, licenses, certifications, location, travel requirements and other business and organizational needs. For more details about our comprehensive benefits package, please visit our Benefits page.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. TDI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employment

TDI is committed to providing equal opportunity employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other legally protected status under applicable law.