Director of Risk Management

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 seeking an experienced Senior Manager or Director of Risk Monitoring, depending on experience, to lead a team of analysts responsible for monitoring third-party risk. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction of our risk monitoring operations, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining high-quality service delivery. TDI's roots are in providing actionable intelligence and superior qualitative analysis to support our clients' decision-making processes. The successful candidate will have a track record in both driving technological innovation and providing qualitative analysis to drive and support executive decision making. regulatory and risk management standards.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Risk Monitoring will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide direction and hands-on leadership to a small, high-performing team of risk analysts.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk monitoring processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Ensure timely and compliant delivery of risk monitoring services in accordance with client requirements and internal standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Develop, refine, and institutionalize best practices for risk identification, assessment, escalation, and reporting.
• Reinforce TDIs' high standard of analytical rigor and consultative problem-solving approach to each client relationship.
• Monitor and interpret changes in the regulatory landscape and emerging technologies.
• Define and track KPIs for risk detection, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

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 Director of Risk Monitoring position will possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a strong academic record.
• Experience: 7 years of experience in risk monitoring, compliance, or related risk functions, ideally within regulated industries such as life sciences, financial services, or healthcare.
• Skills:
• Proven track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from various sources to detect and characterize risks.
• Hands-on experience with risk intelligence platforms, compliance monitoring tools, and/or data analytics software.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation or digital initiatives, ideally within a SaaS or technology-enabled services environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience presenting insights to senior leadership and clients.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional environments with evolving priorities.
• Experience with and understanding of third-party risk management and associated regulatory frameworks.

Location: Washington, DC | Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm EST

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 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.