Associate, German Speaker - (January 2026 Start)

Third Bridge; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment research firm is looking for driven individuals to join their team in London. As part of this commercial role, you will partner with clients to match them with industry experts, honing valuable negotiation and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will be business fluent in German and possess a resilient mindset, with opportunities for rapid career advancement and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

25+ vacation days

Uncapped bonus potential

Flex days and remote work option

Qualifications

• Business fluent in German (Level C1 and above).
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to access expert insights.
• Recruit experts to match client needs.
• Hone sales and negotiation skills.

Skills

Fluent in German

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Self-starter

Job description

Company Description

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,500+ employees located across twelve offices.

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career

Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, commercial role? Do you thrive in a results-oriented environment and work well under pressure? Are you driven, resilient and ambitious? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

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What You’ll Do

• Partner with clients– Helpinvestors access the expert insights they need to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Recruit experts- Spend your day on the phone with top industry executives to find the most relevant matches for your clients.
• Hone your sales and negotiation skills– Pitch our products, build relationships, and drive revenue growth.
• Solve complex problems on the fly– Understand clients’ projects and new markets rapidly to identify relevant experts in minutes.
• Develop a founder’s mindset– Innovate, adapt, and take ownership of your success.

Why Join Us?

• Developfoundational commercial and client management skills: you'll hone a wide range of transferrable skills, including problem-solving, communication, and negotiation.
• Fast-track your growth: there isclear career advancementfor strong performers into leadership roles within 2 years.
• Gain anintroduction to a wide range of industries: connect daily over the phone with top experts in their fields.
• Earn competitive pay of£48,000+in your first year, with a£40,000base salary anduncapped bonus potentialafter just one 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.

Qualifications

What We Look For

• Business fluent in German(written and oral - Level C1 and above).
• Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communicators who can build relationships and influence decision-makers.
• Problem solvers who love breaking down industries and thinking on their feet.
• Driven self-starters who embrace feedback and chase top performance.
• Curious minds eager to develop commercial, analytical, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

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