Associate, Client Services

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

Job summary

A leading research firm in Dubai seeks a motivated Client Services Associate to engage industry experts and deliver critical insights to clients. This role offers extensive training in sales and negotiation and promotes from within, allowing rapid advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess a university degree, be business fluent in Arabic and English, and thrive in a target-driven environment. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, career development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

20 vacation days

Flex days

Work from anywhere for one month per year

Annual Personal Development Allowance

Engaging social events

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and relevant experience.
• Ambitious with leadership or extracurricular experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills through work experience.

Responsibilities

• Find, call, and engage industry experts for client insights.
• Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Cold call experts across various industries.
• Understand client needs and schedule expert calls.
• Cross-sell Third Bridge services.

Skills

Business fluency in Arabic

Business fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Confidence to engage clients

Problem-solving skills

Resilience

Ability to handle pressure

Education

University degree

Job description

Company Description

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 calland 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’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:

• Total first‑year salary is expected to be AED 210,000 – AED 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.