Investigations Associate

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.

We value professionals who are proactive, solutions-oriented, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings. TDI is currently seeking an Associate, Investigations to join our Due Diligence and Investigations (DD&I) practice in Washington, D.C. The Associate will lead and directly support senior investigators on complex matters including corporate fraud and white-collar crime, asset tracing, litigation support, market entry, and whistleblower FCPA investigations.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate, Investigations will have the following responsibilities:

• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: investigative litigation support, asset tracing, commercial fraud investigations, multi-jurisdictional investigations, reputational due diligence, a specific region or sector (e.g., Latin America, the telecommunications industry, environmental activism, etc.).
• Working collaboratively with the firm’s senior investigative practitioners on commercial fraud, supply chain theft, insider threat, DDOS attack, adversarial campaign, and whistleblower investigations
• Communicating with and presenting oral and written findings to clients and the firm’s senior management team.
• Producing high-quality narrative reports that address client needs and providing solutions based on research and analysis.
• Gathering and interpreting confidential human-source intelligence within a specified time frame and budget.
• 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, Investigations position will possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, regional studies, business, or related area of study required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of previous experience conducting investigations for commercial clients and/or professional services firms (investigative, legal, accounting, or public relations).
• Skills:
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: investigative litigation support, commercial fraud investigations, multi-jurisdictional investigations, reputational due diligence, a specific region or sector (e.g., Latin America, the telecommunications industry, environmental activism, etc.).
• Strong project management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Foreign language proficiency preferred, but not required (Arabic, Russian, or Mandarin).

Location: Washington, DC | Monday (in-person)

Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000 annualized

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.