Associate, Client Services - French Speaker (January 2026 Start)

Third Bridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment research firm in Greater London is seeking a Client Services Associate to connect clients with industry experts. In this high-energy role, you will engage with experts, manage multiple projects, and develop crucial sales and negotiation skills. Candidates should be business fluent in French and demonstrate ambition and leadership potential. The position offers a competitive first-year salary of £51,000–£68,000 along with comprehensive benefits and a promising career progression pathway.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

25+ vacation days

Flexibility for work from anywhere

Annual Personal Development Allowance

Engaging social events

Qualifications

• Business fluency in French (written and oral - Level C1 and above).
• Strong intellectual capability and ambition.
• Demonstrated leadership or extracurricular experience.

Responsibilities

• Find, call, and engage industry experts to deliver insights for clients.
• Manage projects end-to-end and schedule expert calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across various industries.

Skills

Business fluency in French

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Company Description

Start Dates: January, April, July & September 2026

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.

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.

• 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 French (written and oral - Level C1 and above).

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 £51,000–£68,000 (based on average-high performance). This is in line with a £40,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.
• Appreciate good work-life balance with 25+ 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.

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