Third Bridge

Associate, Client Services

Third Bridge$96K — $127K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven ability to engage and persuade clients and experts
  • Demonstrated resilience and motivation to exceed targets
  • Experience in leadership roles or extracurricular activities is a plus
  • Intellectual curiosity and quick learning ability

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects end-to-end, catering to specific client needs
  • Cold call and engage industry experts to secure insights
  • Handle multiple client projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Learn quickly to navigate diverse markets and regulations
  • Promote and cross-sell a variety of Third Bridge services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K matching program
  • Flexible working options including remote work
  • 15+ vacation days plus additional flex days
  • Annual Personal Development Allowance for growth opportunities
  • Engaging company culture with social events and professional development
Full Job Description
Company Description

Start Dates: April, July & September 2026

Want to accelerate your career in a high-energy, commercial role? If you're competitive, a confident communicator, both on the phone and in person, and hungry to grow fast, our Associate role at Third Bridge could be your next big move.

About Third Bridge

We connect the world's top investors and business leaders to the insights that shape investment decisions. From private equity firms and hedge funds to leading consultancies, our clients count on us to find the exact expert they need - fast.

Since 2007, we've grown to 1,500+ people across global financial hubs, becoming a trusted research partner to thousands of decision-makers. This is where ambitious people come to accelerate their careers.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

We're offering more than a role - we're offering a career launchpad. As a Client Services Associate, you'll develop the commercial awareness and business acumen that open doors to long-term careers in sales, account management, leadership, research and so much more. We promote from within, and our top performers move into management in as little as two years.

You'll thrive if you:
  • Love a fast-paced, target-driven environment
  • Have the confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone
  • Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love to solve complex problems
  • Build rapport fast and think on your feet
  • Are resilient and motivated to exceed goals

What You'll Do

You'll be at the heart of our business - finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights our clients need, often under extremely tight deadlines. Expect to spend much of your day on the phone, persuading specialists to share their expertise and securing their time for client calls.

Day to day, you'll:
  • Own projects end-to-end, truly understanding the specific client needs and scheduling high-calibre expert calls.
  • Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy-in
  • Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients at once
  • Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations
  • Cross-Sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, as well as 1-1 calls.

What You'll Gain
  • Commercial edge: Sales, negotiation, relationship-building skills and the opportunity to develop leadership skills very early in your career
  • Client exposure: Work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies
  • Clear progression: Every manager started in the Associate role; promotion possible within 2 years
  • Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth

Would you like to learn more about our Associate position? Take our free virtual job simulation and learn what it is like to work in this role.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

You're intellectually strong, you're ambitious, have leadership or extracurricular experience, and have shown grit through internships, work experience, or other achievements.

Additional Information

Salary and Benefits:
  • Total first-year salary is expected to be $96,000-$127,000 (based on average-high performance). This is inclusive of a $75,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K matching, and more.
  • Appreciate good work-life balance with 15+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
  • Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.


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About Third Bridge

Third Bridge is a primary research firm that helps investment professionals and corporations uncover and utilize insights from industry experts. The company was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. Third Bridge's clients include private equity firms, hedge funds, and strategy consultancies. The company's services include expert consultations, custom research, and expert networks. Third Bridge has a network of over 1 million experts across various industries and geographies.
Learn more about Third Bridge
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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