Associate, Client Services, January 2027 Start Date

hackajob is collaborating with Third Bridge Group to connect them with exceptional professionals for this 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.

About the role

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 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. You build rapport fast, think on your feet, are resilient, and motivated to exceed goals.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end, understanding specific client needs and scheduling high-caliber expert calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy-in.
• Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• 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 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.

Requirements

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

Pay

Total first-year salary is expected to be $77,000–$102,000 (based on average-high performance). This includes a $60,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K matching.
• 15+ vacation days, flex days, and the ability to work from anywhere for one month per year.
• Engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.