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.

TDI is currently seeking a Chinese-Language Analyst, DD&I to join our Due Diligence and Investigations (DD&I) practice in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate is expected to comprehend complex global issues in various industries quickly while conducting detailed investigative research and analysis to identify and understand commercial, regulatory, and reputational risks. The candidate is also expected to be proficient in Chinese and have professional or academic experience related to China, Taiwan, or East Asia.

Job Responsibilities

The Chinese-Language Analyst, DD&I will have the following responsibilities:

Conduct detailed research on entities and/or individuals of interest, particularly in China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Understand specific client requests and produce custom risk-analytic reports.
Task and manage external sources as required.
Review open source or records-based due diligence reports to ensure client readiness.
Mentor and train junior research staff members as needed.
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 Chinese-Language Analyst, DD&I position will possess the following:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in international relations, political science, regional studies, criminal justice, business, or related area of study.
Experience: 1-2 years of relevant professional experience (including internships), specifically researching and analyzing risk issues.
Skills:
- Outstanding English-language writing, research, and analytical abilities, with the capacity to distill complex information concisely.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated client focus and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Excellent time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Ability to review and refine team outputs effectively.
- Creative problem-solving abilities with exceptional reading, writing, and analytical skills; candidates will be asked to complete a diagnostic test to this effect.
- Professional proficiency in Chinese.
- Professional fluency in English required.

Location: Washington, DC (in-person)

Compensation: $55,000 – $63,000 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.

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