Graduate Associate, Client Services - Japanese Speaker (2027 Start) at Third Bridge

University of Delaware; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Un capped bonus

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Work from anywhere 1 month per year

25+ vacation days + flex days

Social events and professional dev

Job summary

Third Bridge is seeking a Graduate Associate in Client Services for a Japanese-speaking role in London. You will engage industry experts to deliver client insights, often under tight deadlines, and drive the conversion of conversations into valuable deliverables.

You'll own projects end-to-end, make proactive calls, and balance multiple priorities while learning markets, models, and regulations. Clear progression to leadership is available within two years.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese (written and spoken) at C1 level or higher.
• Strong communication and persuasion abilities.
• Ambitious and adaptable with a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end and schedule high-calibre expert calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries to gain buy-in.
• Manage multiple projects and clients with speed and accuracy.
• Learn fast about markets, business models and regulations.
• Cross-sell Third Bridge services to clients.

Skills

Japanese language

Communication skills

Sales aptitude

Resilience

Job description

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Graduate Associate, Client Services - Japanese Speaker (2027 Start)

Want toaccelerate your careerin ahigh-energy, commercial role?If you’re competitive, a confident communicator, both on the phone and in person, andhungry to grow fast, ourAssociate role at Third Bridge could be your next big move.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

We’re offering more than a role - we’re offering acareer launchpad. As a Client Services Associate, you’ll develop thecommercial awarenessandbusiness acumenthat open doors to long-term careers insales, account management, leadership, research and so much more. Wepromote from within, and our top performers move into management in as little as two years.

You’ll thrive if you:

Have theconfidence to pick up the phoneand start conversations with anyone

Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love tosolve complex problems

Build rapport fast and think on your feet

Are resilient and motivated toexceed 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 underextremely 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, managingmultiple projects and clientsat once

Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations

Cross-Sellthe 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

• AnnualPersonal Development Allowanceto invest in your growth

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Business fluency in Japanese(written and oral - Level C1 and above).

You’reintellectually strong, you’reambitious, haveleadership 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.

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