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.
The Korean-Language Analyst, Due Diligence & Investigations will lead and directly support the production of client deliverables, to include due diligence, complex investigations, business risk intelligence, and market entry analyses. The successful candidate is expected to comprehend complex issues, regions, and industries while conducting detailed investigative research and analysis to identify and understand regulatory risks. The candidate is also expected to be proficient in Korean and have professional or academic experience related to Korea.
Job Responsibilities
The Korean Language Analyst, DD&I will have the following responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting a diverse portfolio of investigative projects including but not limited to open-source and public records due diligence, FCPA investigations, complex investigations, business intelligence, market entry research, etc.
- 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.
- Manage the production lifecycle, including the scope, schedule, profitability, and quality of projects from the time tasking is received until it is closed out.
- 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 Korean-Language Analyst, DD&I position will possess the following:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in international relations, political science, regional studies, business or related area of study.
- Experience: At least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience. Prior experience conducting due diligence research and investigations, or professional experience in emerging or frontier markets is a plus. Experience or expertise in the area of OSINT, SOCMINT, or fraud preferable.
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.
- Professional proficiency in Korean.
- Professional fluency in English, required.
Location: Washington, DC (in-person)
Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you, now or in the future, require any immigration related support or sponsorship from TD International to maintain U.S. work authorization? Please note, immigration related support does include documentation needed for F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT and J-1. If you require this type of support, your answer to this question will be “Yes.” Visas that will require sponsorship include H-1B, TN, H-1B1, E-3 and any other EADs that require immigration support from an employer. If you hold any of these visas, your answer to this question will be “Yes.”*
- The salary for this position is $60,000 – $65,000 annually. We are unable to accommodate salary adjustments outside of this range. Are you comfortable proceeding with your application on this basis?
- I certify that all the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of facts may result in denial of employment or termination of employment if discovered at a later date.
- This position requires Korean language skills. How would you describe your Korean proficiency level?
Native / Fluent
Advanced (strong reading, writing, and verbal communication)
Intermediate (conversational, some reading/writing)
Basic (limited understanding)
None
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20006 (Required)
Work Location: In person
