UK Return to China Career Fair - 2nd/8th Sept 2026

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. 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 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 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. Salary and Benefits: Thrive at Third Bridge! The starting Associate pay places you in the top 30% of graduate salaries across industries, and it is complemented with an uncapped bonus commensurate with target achievement. You can expect clear performance goals and to be recognized for your contributions. After ~2 years of strong results you could transition from being an individual contributor to managing your own team and P&L - a huge career milestone. Depending on your aspirations, you could also progress to a role in Sales, Product, or opportunities across our organization. We ensure every team member is able to bring their best self to work as well as in their lives outside - take a lo