Associate Director, Investigations

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 are currently seeking a highly motivated Associate Director, Investigations to join our Advisory practice in Washington, D.C. This role is designed for a professional with 4–8 years of experience in investigative research, corporate intelligence, or risk advisory. The Associate Director will manage high-impact investigations across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and clients to deliver accurate, actionable insights. The successful candidate will have a strong investigative background, with experience managing sensitive and complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, regulatory environments, and jurisdictions and have a track record in entrepreneurial, consulting, or similar fast-paced environments.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Investigations will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead the scoping, design, and execution of investigative assignments including investigative litigation support, asset tracing, commercial fraud investigations, pre-transactional due diligence, and regulatory or reputational risk assessments.
• Mentor and lead investigators and analysts—overseeing research direction, investigative methodology, and final product quality.
• Serve as a primary or secondary client contact on investigative engagements; translate client objectives into structured investigative plans, provide regular updates, and deliver key findings with clarity and context.
• Ensure investigative practices meet rigorous standards for quality, legal compliance, and ethical conduct.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by optimizing investigative workflows and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Develop subject matter expertise in high-risk regions or industries; contribute to internal training and best practices.
• Foster a team culture that values accuracy, accountability, and client impact.

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, 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:
  • 4–8 years of relevant experience in investigative due diligence, litigation support, corporate investigations, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to manage investigations and deliver concise, well-structured reports.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior investigators or research analysts.
  • Familiarity with global regulatory regimes and common red flags (e.g., FCPA, AML, sanctions compliance).
• Skills:
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong communication and client engagement skills.
  • Proficiency with research tools such as LexisNexis, Factiva, corporate registry databases, and litigation platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
  • Additional language fluency (especially Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian) is preferred.

Location: Washington, DC | Monday - Friday (In-Person)

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 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.