Senior Associate - Blackpeak

Overview

Senior Associate - Blackpeak at ION. Blackpeak (an ION company) is seeking a Senior Associate to join our team in New York, Washington DC, or Chicago. This role will primarily support our US offices in conducting and managing English-language reputational due diligence projects. We are looking for bright, inquisitive, and self-motivated individuals with experience in investigative research and risk consulting. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and mentoring in industry best practices and advanced research methodologies. In addition to due diligence work, the role will involve overseeing and contributing to other investigative and bespoke research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and then assess accuracy, reliability, and relevance
• Oversee a team of researchers and help manage full lifecycle of research projects
• Support client communications and help manage key accounts to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery
• Collaborate with other cross-functional teams or offices as needed

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of experience conducting research projects related to due diligence, investigative research, or compliance assessments
• Extremely strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail; strong editing and proofreading 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; relevant backgrounds include journalism, English, international relations, history, communications, philosophy, pre-law, and others
• Familiarity with basic business concepts (e.g. balance sheets, basic accounting, the functioning of capital markets, investment trends)
• Must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the US

Preferred

• Experience managing due diligence or investigation projects, preferably in a client-focused role
• 3–4 years of experience conducting research related to due diligence, investigative research, or compliance assessments
• Proficiency with research databases, OSINT tools, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCPA, AML)
• Experience conducting source inquiries, site visits, or other HUMINT methodologies
• Advanced education or certifications 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

Salary Range

The estimated salary range is $85,000 - $95,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

About Us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved growth by bringing together leading financial technology companies.

• ION serves over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including a portion of the Fortune 500 and central banks
• ION’s platforms are used by many banks and brokers-dealers to operate financial market infrastructure

ION is a rapidly expanding group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy prohibiting discriminatory practices or harassment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Software Development

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