Monitoring Analyst, Compliance Risk & Due Diligence

Position Summary

TDI — the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm — is currently looking for a Monitoring Analyst to join us and directly support the production of client deliverables within the firm’s Due Diligence and Investigations (DD&I) practice in our Washington, D.C. office. The DD&I practice is responsible for conducting sophisticated open-source and human intelligence investigations that directly inform our client’s most critical business decisions and help them mitigate, manage, or exploit risk by providing the best intelligence available. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.   

The successful candidate is expected to quickly conduct investigative research and analysis—using open sources and proprietary resources—to identify and report pertinent regulatory and reputational matters related to our clients’ distributors, agents, and other third parties. This is an ideal role for an early career candidate with an interest in regulatory and sanctions compliance, OSINT technology, and data visualization. Candidates will be asked to complete a diagnostic test to assess their research, writing, and analytical capabilities.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Monitor international media coverage using a range of open-source and proprietary data sources to gather coverage from print, digital, television, radio, and social media. 
• Produce concise, Client-ready deliverables and sources of information. 
• Manage and understand multiple client specific requests with competing deadlines. 
• Conduct detailed research on entities and/or individuals of interest. 
• Process and store sensitive information, including PII, in accordance with Information Management System policies. Promptly report potential security incidents to the Information Technology team. 

Required Experience  

• At least 1-2 years of relevant professional experience (including internships), specifically conducting open-source research, writing client deliverables, data analytics, or related experience.  
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, criminology, regional studies, business, or related area of study. 
• Professional fluency in English required. 

Required Skills and Knowledge  

• Exceptional research, writing, and analysis skills, including the ability to quickly and concisely summarize complex issues. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Superior time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadlines-driven environment. 
• Exceptional Client focus and service mentality. 

Desired Skills and Knowledge 

• Background in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques. 
• Professional proficiency in a second language such as Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, or Arabic.  
• Familiarity with basic data manipulation and visualization software tools is a plus. 
• Experience with web scraping tools or coding a plus. 

Key TDI Values for this Role 

• Client Focus: You are always available and responsive. You urgently address our clients’ needs. You take the approach of “first, do no harm” and take seriously our rule of not accruing risk to clients. You work tirelessly to build long-term, trusting relationships with our clients that place their needs and interests at the forefront.  
• Impact: You accomplish amazing amounts of important work with a bias for action. You have an organized mind, are able to thrive in a chaotic environment, and achieve great results. You demonstrate consistently strong performance, so colleagues trust and can rely on you.  
• Teamwork: You seek opportunities to assist colleagues and foster communication. You treat all members of the TDI team with respect and strive to support each other. You rally to help out team members to get quality work done on time and to client expectations.   

Compensation: $55,000 – $60,000 

Compensation decisions are influenced by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, attributes, experience, training, licensure, certifications, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About TDI

TDI is a strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm that helps multinational organizations more effectively manage commercial, regulatory, and reputational risk. We deliver a decisive information advantage to our clients through advisory services, due diligence and investigations, and a best-in-class analytics suite that dramatically increases efficiency and provides critical insights.  Founded in 1999, TDI’s unique blend of commercial, intelligence, and technology experience allows us to understand and evaluate people, assets, and transactions within their broader political and commercial context.

Global Insight. Actionable Intelligence.

TDI is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.