Chinese-Language Associate, Due Diligence & 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.

TDI is currently seeking a Chinese-Language Associate, DD&I to join our Due Diligence and Investigations (DD&I) practice in Washington, D.C. The Chinese-Language Associate will lead and directly support senior investigators on complex matters including corporate fraud and white-collar crime, litigation support, market entry, and whistleblower FCPA investigations. 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 Associate, DD&I will have the following responsibilities:

• Leading a diverse portfolio of investigative projects including but not limited to open-source and public records due diligence, market entry research, litigation support, corporate fraud investigations, etc.
• Providing leadership to and assisting in the supervision of the professional development and performance of analysts and senior analysts in conducting research, performing analysis, and writing reports for final delivery to clients primarily focused on due diligence.
• Working collaboratively with the firm’s senior investigative practitioners on commercial fraud, supply chain theft, insider threat, DDOS attack, adversarial campaigns, 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 in accordance with the Information Management System.
• Ensure those reporting to you process and store sensitive information, including PII, in accordance with IMS policies.
• Provide guidance when compliance standards are not being met.
• Alert Information Technology team and IT Manager when nonconformities are discovered.

 

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 Associate, DD&I 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:

• • Outstanding 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.
  • Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: investigative litigation support, commercial fraud investigations, multi-jurisdictional investigations, reputational due diligence, or sector (e.g., the telecommunications industry, energy, environmental activism, etc.).
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Professional proficiency in Chinese.

Location: Washington, DC (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.