About the role
Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies. 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. 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 a 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. What you’ll need Proficiency in Japanese (written and oral - Level N1 above) and workable English. Intermediate Verbal proficiency is favorable. Minimum commitment of 4 consecutive working days per week (5 days preferred) Ideally available for a full-time internship lasting up to 3 months. Of course, brilliant communication skills - especially using the phone - are essential. We’re looking for strong academic credentials, or a proven background in a customer focused role. You’ll be looking to build your expertise in client engagement, influencing, negotiation, project management and stakeholder management - or you’ll be looking to build on your existing knowledge in these areas. But either way, you’ll need to be the kind of person who thrives in a hands-on, high-perfo