Associate, Client Services - Arabic Speaker (2026 Start Dates)

Third Bridge; Dubai; On-site; AED 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Client Services Associate to engage industry experts and deliver critical insights to clients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a university degree along with business fluency in Arabic and English. This role offers a total first-year salary of AED 210,000–240,000 and comprehensive benefits including work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

20 vacation days and flex days

Annual Personal Development Allowance

Qualifications

• Business fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Strong academic credentials and relevant early career experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Find and engage industry experts to share insights.
• Cold call and win buy-in from specialists.
• Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Cross-sell Third Bridge services to clients.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

University degree

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.

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Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Business fluency in Arabic and English

• This is an early‑career opportunity that requires a university degree with strong academic credentials and relevant experience.
• You are intellectually strong, ambitious, have leadership or extracurricular experience, and have shown grit through internships, work experience, or other achievements.

Additional Information

Salary and Benefits

• Total first‑year salary is expected to be AED 210,000–240,000 (based on average‑high performance). This is in line with an AED 200,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more.
• Appreciate good work‑life balance with 20 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering, Accounts Handling, Account Development, Account Management, Customer Support, Corporate Marketing

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1