Placement, Client Service, 2027 (CV Drop)

targetjobs UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Lunch subsidies

Free breakfast and snacks

Work from home Fridays

Central London offices

25 days holiday

Job summary

AlphaSights in London is offering a Client Service Placement for graduates starting September 2027. You’ll act as the link between clients and experts, handling multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and developing core client management skills.

You will own expert communications, screen and negotiate with experts, understand project context, and use AI-enabled sourcing tools to map value chains and identify relevant specialists.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a bachelor's with a year-in-industry placement and due to graduate in 2029.
• Strong academic record (minimum 2:1).
• Noteworthy extracurricular achievements, internships or part-time work.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English (C2).
• Interest in business is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Own expert communications, including phone screening and negotiating to match client requests.
• Understand project scope and the business context, including regulatory considerations.
• Leverage AI-powered sourcing tools to map industry value chains and engage experts.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Fluent English (C2)

Interest in business

Education

Bachelor's degree with year-in-industry placement

Job description

Start date & duration:

September 2027 for 12 months

About AlphaSights

We bring together some of the most ambitious people from around the globe to work with the leading investment funds, strategy consultancies, and Fortune 500 companies. Together, we help our clients access expert knowledge, elevate their decision-making, and drive progress by connecting them with niche experts across the world. Founded in 2008, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 2,000+ professionals in nine cities worldwide, we’ve earned our place as a leader in our market through our client service excellence and integrating our proprietary technology to stay ahead of the curve. Our relentless pursuit of excellence means we only hire the best and brightest placement students to help us reach new heights.

A Day in the Life of a Client Service Placement

On placement in the Client Service team, you'll serve as the link between our clients and experts. You'll work on multiple projects from investors, strategists, and dealmakers at top-tier client organisations. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring excellent multitasking and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Owning expert communications, spending a significant part of your day on the phone screening and negotiating with relevant experts to position the best possible matches for your clients’ requests.
• Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients and experts operate.
• Leveraging AI-powered sourcing tools to map complex industry value chains and identify and engage with relevant experts.

Consider The Client Service Placement Program If

• You thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• You possess a client-first mindset.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
• You are gritty, resilient, and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy using tech-enabled workflows to meet tight deadlines.
• You enjoy the opportunity to regularly upskill on new tools and workflows, including those powered by AI, to improve your professional output.

What You Will Gain From The Client Service Placements

• An introduction to the business world without being pigeonholed into any one industry or profession.
• Transferable commercial and client management skills spanning professional communications, negotiation, persuasion, project, and time management.
• Dedicated time with senior leadership, and the opportunity to deliver a business-related project to our co-founder and Region Head.
• An opportunity to receive a full-time employment offer to return post-graduation.
• A unique training curriculum starting with intense on-the-job coaching starting with our New Joiner Academy in your first weeks to set you up for success.

Requirements

• Currently studying towards a bachelor’s which includes a placement (year in industry) and due to graduate in 2029.
• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum 2:1).
• Noteworthy extracurricular achievement, internships, or part-time work experience throughout school and university.
• Experience evidencing an interest in business is a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Fluent (C2 level) English; fluency in an additional European language or experience living and working in continental Europe is valuable but not necessary.

Compensation And Benefits

• Expect compensation ranging from £30,000-£35,000 per annum based on individual performance.
• Performance-based pay - uncapped earning potential.
• 25 annual vacation days, UK bank holidays, and business closure over the Christmas break.
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance.
• Offices in central London; subsidized lunch plus free breakfast, snacks, and fruit throughout the day.
• Option to work from home on Fridays.