Associate - Blackpeak

Associate - Blackpeak

ION is seeking multiple Associates to join our team in New York, Washington DC, or Chicago. This role will primarily assist the US offices with English-language reputational due diligence projects.

• Conduct research and analysis through desktop research, database reviews, and interviews.
• Produce high-quality written reports.
• Carry out intensive research (both primary and secondary) and analysis of large amounts of data under the supervision of senior management.
• Work as part of a multinational team across Blackpeak’s offices, including periods working with colleagues in other countries.

• Prior internship experience in due diligence research, background check research, or compliance-driven research.
• Intellectual curiosity and research tenacity; must love digging deep to answer a question, solve a puzzle, or understand a thorny problem.
• Extremely strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Discretion, good judgment, and the ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in fields such as journalism, English, international relations, history, communications, philosophy, pre-law, and others.
• Familiarity with basic business concepts (e.g., balance sheets, basic accounting, capital markets).
• Work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US.

• 1–2 years of experience conducting due diligence, investigative research, or compliance assessments.
• Proficiency with research databases, OSINT tools, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCPA, AML).
• Advanced education (e.g., Master’s degree) in relevant fields.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to distill complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic) is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and basic business concepts.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in client-focused environments.

The estimated salary range is $65,000 - $80,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

ION is a rapidly expanding group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities worldwide. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting-edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

We’re committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

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