{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6e207eff2e89d03d8d2a8d3d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6e207eff2e89d03d8d2a8d3d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6e207eff2e89d03d8d2a8d3d","title":"Associate Director","description":"Full Time\nMexico\nPosted on January 22, 2026\nSummary\nGuidepost Solutions is seeking an Associate Director to join our Mexico City–based investigations and compliance team. This role is designed for a highly capable professional who excels at managing complex investigative and risk advisory engagements and is ready to take the next step toward broader client leadership and commercial responsibility.\nThe Associate Director will serve as a day-to-day leader on matters, acting as the primary project manager for sophisticated, often cross-border engagements. While case execution is the core focus of the role, the Associate Director will also begin to develop client-facing and business development skills, supporting senior leaders in proposal development, client relationship management, and firm-building initiatives.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nCase & Project Leadership (Primary Focus)\nIndependently manage high-quality investigative and advisory engagements from inception to completion.\nServe as day-to-day project lead on investigations and risk advisory matters, including:\nCorporate investigations and internal inquiries\nDue diligence and background investigations\nCompliance, anti-corruption, and regulatory matters\nFraud, asset tracing, and financial investigations\nSecurity, integrity, and reputational risk matters\nDevelop investigative methodologies and work plans tailored to client needs and risk profiles.\nManage multidisciplinary and, where applicable, cross-border project teams, including internal staff and external resources.\nAct as a key point of contact for clients on day-to-day matters, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism.\nOversee analysis, quality control, and drafting of reports and presentations; review junior team members’ work for accuracy and clarity.\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, with an understanding of commercial considerations.\nEscalate issues appropriately and work closely with Directors and Senior Directors on complex or sensitive matters.\n\nClient Interaction & Emerging Business Development\nWhile not a primary revenue-generating role, this role is expected to develop foundational business development skills.\nSupport Directors and Senior Directors in drafting proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.\nParticipate in client meetings, pitches, and follow-on discussions to gain exposure to business development processes.\nHelp identify incremental or follow-on opportunities within existing client engagements.\nContribute to relationship-building with clients, intermediaries, and referral sources.\nAssist with the preparation of marketing materials, client briefings, and localized content.\nTeam Leadership & Firm Contribution\nMentor and supervise Analysts, Associates, and Senior Associates, providing guidance on methodology, analysis, and professional development.\nContribute to building a collaborative, high-performing team culture in the Mexico City office.\nSupport recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives as needed.\nContribute to thought leadership efforts, including research, drafting articles or client alerts, and supporting conference participation.\nCollaborate closely with colleagues across Guidepost’s U.S. and international offices.\nCompetencies\nBusiness Acumen & Development\nStrategic Leadership & Navigation\nRelationship Management\nGlobal & Cultural Awareness\nCollaborative Leader\nEthical Practice\nRequired Education and Experience\nStrong experience in investigations, compliance, risk advisory, forensic services, or a related consulting environment.\nDemonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and multiple workstreams.\nSolid understanding of investigative methodologies, risk analysis, and compliance frameworks.\nExperience working on cross-border matters, particularly involving Mexico, Latin America, or U.S.–Mexico dynamics.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English.\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines and priorities.\nAbility to work effectively with senior clients and internal stakeholders.\nCommercial awareness, including basic understanding of budgets and project economics.\n\nSupervisory Responsibility\nThis position may be assigned to provide project-specific oversight and coordination of lower-level employees. This role does not involve formal supervisory authority, personnel management responsibilities, or a standing reporting relationship outside the scope of assigned projects\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work\nThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.\nTravel\nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as required\nPhysical Requirements\nWhile performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as like printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nSalary Range\nThe base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.\n\nGuidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Guidepost Solutions","rawCompany":"guidepost solutions","city":"Mexico","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:51:33.610Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"},{"code":"13-1041.00","title":"Compliance Officers","slug":"compliance-officers"},{"code":"23-1011.00","title":"Lawyers","slug":"lawyers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Director","description":"Full Time\nMexico\nPosted on January 22, 2026\nSummary\nGuidepost Solutions is seeking an Associate Director to join our Mexico City–based investigations and compliance team. This role is designed for a highly capable professional who excels at managing complex investigative and risk advisory engagements and is ready to take the next step toward broader client leadership and commercial responsibility.\nThe Associate Director will serve as a day-to-day leader on matters, acting as the primary project manager for sophisticated, often cross-border engagements. While case execution is the core focus of the role, the Associate Director will also begin to develop client-facing and business development skills, supporting senior leaders in proposal development, client relationship management, and firm-building initiatives.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nCase & Project Leadership (Primary Focus)\nIndependently manage high-quality investigative and advisory engagements from inception to completion.\nServe as day-to-day project lead on investigations and risk advisory matters, including:\nCorporate investigations and internal inquiries\nDue diligence and background investigations\nCompliance, anti-corruption, and regulatory matters\nFraud, asset tracing, and financial investigations\nSecurity, integrity, and reputational risk matters\nDevelop investigative methodologies and work plans tailored to client needs and risk profiles.\nManage multidisciplinary and, where applicable, cross-border project teams, including internal staff and external resources.\nAct as a key point of contact for clients on day-to-day matters, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism.\nOversee analysis, quality control, and drafting of reports and presentations; review junior team members’ work for accuracy and clarity.\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, with an understanding of commercial considerations.\nEscalate issues appropriately and work closely with Directors and Senior Directors on complex or sensitive matters.\n\nClient Interaction & Emerging Business Development\nWhile not a primary revenue-generating role, this role is expected to develop foundational business development skills.\nSupport Directors and Senior Directors in drafting proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.\nParticipate in client meetings, pitches, and follow-on discussions to gain exposure to business development processes.\nHelp identify incremental or follow-on opportunities within existing client engagements.\nContribute to relationship-building with clients, intermediaries, and referral sources.\nAssist with the preparation of marketing materials, client briefings, and localized content.\nTeam Leadership & Firm Contribution\nMentor and supervise Analysts, Associates, and Senior Associates, providing guidance on methodology, analysis, and professional development.\nContribute to building a collaborative, high-performing team culture in the Mexico City office.\nSupport recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives as needed.\nContribute to thought leadership efforts, including research, drafting articles or client alerts, and supporting conference participation.\nCollaborate closely with colleagues across Guidepost’s U.S. and international offices.\nCompetencies\nBusiness Acumen & Development\nStrategic Leadership & Navigation\nRelationship Management\nGlobal & Cultural Awareness\nCollaborative Leader\nEthical Practice\nRequired Education and Experience\nStrong experience in investigations, compliance, risk advisory, forensic services, or a related consulting environment.\nDemonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and multiple workstreams.\nSolid understanding of investigative methodologies, risk analysis, and compliance frameworks.\nExperience working on cross-border matters, particularly involving Mexico, Latin America, or U.S.–Mexico dynamics.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English.\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines and priorities.\nAbility to work effectively with senior clients and internal stakeholders.\nCommercial awareness, including basic understanding of budgets and project economics.\n\nSupervisory Responsibility\nThis position may be assigned to provide project-specific oversight and coordination of lower-level employees. This role does not involve formal supervisory authority, personnel management responsibilities, or a standing reporting relationship outside the scope of assigned projects\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work\nThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.\nTravel\nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as required\nPhysical Requirements\nWhile performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as like printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nSalary Range\nThe base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.\n\nGuidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:51:33.610Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:51:33.610Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Guidepost Solutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Mexico","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6e207eff2e89d03d8d2a8d3d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6e207eff2e89d03d8d2a8d3d"}}