Associate, Client Services - Nordic Languages Speaker (April 2026 Start)

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

Job summary

A leading financial insights firm in London seeks a Client Services Associate to drive expert engagement and provide clients with vital insights. This role offers a competitive first-year salary between £51,000 and £68,000, including a base and performance bonus. The ideal candidate is ambitious, resilient, and fluent in a Nordic language. Opportunities for rapid advancement and comprehensive benefits enhance the appealing culture of this organization. Join us and accelerate your career!

Benefits

Annual Personal Development Allowance

Comprehensive health benefits

25+ vacation days

Flex days

Work from anywhere for one month

Qualifications

• Fluency in one of the specified languages (C1 level or above) is required.
• Intellectually strong and demonstrated leadership through experience.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Find and engage industry experts for client insights.
• Manage multiple projects and clients under tight deadlines.
• Cold call experts and secure their time for client discussions.

Skills

Business fluency in Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Icelandic or Swedish

Strong intellectual capabilities

Leadership or extracurricular experience

Ambitious and resilient character

Job description

Company Description

Start Dates: 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.

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

Would you like to learn more about our Associate position? Take our free virtual job simulation and learn what it is like to work in this role.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Business fluency in Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Icelandic or Swedish (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 salaryplus anuncapped performance bonusaccessible after your first month.
• Enjoycomprehensive benefitsincluding health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.
• Appreciate good work‑life balance with 25+ vacation days,flex days, andwork from anywhere for one month per year
• Be part of ourengaging culturewith social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.