Graduate Associate, Client Services (2027 Start)

Job Description

Start Dates: January & April 2027

Are you competitive, a confident communicator both on the phone and in person, and hungry to grow fast? The Associate role at Third Bridge could be your next big move.

Why Join Us?

We’re offering more than a role – we’re offering a career launchpad.

As a Client Services Associate, you’ll develop commercial awareness and business acumen that can lead to long‑term careers in sales, account management, leadership, research, and more.

We promote from within, and top performers move into management in as little as two years.

• What 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, and 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 two years.
• Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Intellectually strong, ambitious, and capable of experiencing growth.
• Leadership or extracurricular experience.
• Grit demonstrated through internships, work experience, or other achievements.

Salary and Benefits

• Total first‑year salary expected to be £51,000–£68,000 (based on average‑high performance).

This includes a £40,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.
• Work‑life balance with 25+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
• Engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

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We know that to be truly innovative, we need a diverse team around us.

That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

If you are not 100% sure you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application.

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