Associate, Client Services

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Third Bridge is hiring an Associate, Client Services in London for Spring and Summer 2026, onsite, offering a fast paced career launchpad in a high energy environment where top performers move into leadership in as little as two years. You’ll own end-to-end projects, cold call experts across industries, and cross-sell services while delivering client insights under tight deadlines, building commercial awareness and business acumen. Expect £40,000 base with uncapped bonus potential after one month, rising to £48,000+ in your first year, plus benefits and flexible days. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership, quantify outcomes, demonstrate resilience, and prove you excel at phone outreach and multi-project management.

Company Description

Start Dates: Spring & Summer 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

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:

• Earn competitive pay of £48,000+ in your first year, with a £40,000 base salary and uncapped bonus potential after just one month.

• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.

• Appreciate good work-life balance with 25+ 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.