Research Associate, Library

Third Bridge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing program

Travel incentives

30+ days holiday

Job summary

Third Bridge is seeking a results-driven candidate to join our fast-paced, commercially minded team in the United Kingdom. The role involves working closely with Sector Analysts, recruiting senior industry experts for 1:1 interviews, and coordinating expert discussions to deliver actionable insights for clients.

You will also tackle complex sector projects, develop your sales and negotiation skills, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Clear and persuasive communicators who can build relationships with senior industry figures.
• Problem solvers who enjoy breaking down industries and thinking on their feet.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sector Analysts to develop insightful questions for expert interviews.
• Recruit Industry Experts by engaging with senior executives and industry leaders for 1:1 interviews.
• Drive client impact by arranging expert interviews that inform smarter investment decisions.
• Tackle complex projects by researching sectors, identifying catalysts, and sourcing right experts.
• Grow and innovate by developing sales, negotiation and research skills and contributing to new strategies.

Skills

Ambitious multitaskers

Strong communicators

Problem solvers

Driven self-starters

Curious minds

Job description

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics.

For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies.

Kickstart Your Career

Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, commercially minded 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.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Sector Analysts – Work closely with our Sector Analysts to help in developing insightful questions for expert interviews.
• Recruit Industry Experts – Engage with senior executives and industry leaders, securing the most relevant experts for our Sector Analysts to conduct in-depth 1:1 interviews.
• Drive Client Impact – Help to uncover critical insights by arranging Sector Analyst expert interviewsthat inform smarter, faster investment decisions.
• Tackle Complex Projects – Research sectors, identify key catalysts, and source the right experts to provide essential information for our clients.
• Grow and Innovate – Develop your sales, negotiation, and research skills, while contributing to new strategies that drive success for both you and the company.

What We Look For

• Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communicators who can build relationships and influence industry leaders.
• 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 market, commercial, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

• Develop foundational commercial and sector technical skills: you’ll hone a wide range of transferrable skills, including problem-solving, communication, and negotiation.
• Fast-track your growth: there is clear career advancement for strong performers into analyst, delivery or leadership roles within 2 years.
• Be exposed to a wide range of industries: connect daily over the phone with top experts in their fields, uncovering impactful and meaningful insights.
• Earn competitive pay of £40,000+ in your first year , with a £36,500 base salary and uncapped bonus potential after just one month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, wellbeing and travel incentives.
• Assist with costs of Chartered Financial Analyst**(CFA)**exams.
• Appreciate good work-life balance with 30+ holiday entitlement, Summer Fridays, 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.

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.