Associate, Client Service - JAN 2027 Start

Third Bridge Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Maternity benefits

Life insurance

Annual personal development allowance

18+ vacation days

Work from anywhere for one month per年

Job summary

Third Bridge Group is a dynamic research firm seeking an Associate to drive client outcomes through expert insights. You will identify and engage industry experts to deliver high‑impact conversations and trusted market view for investors and strategists.

The role combines fast-paced project work with training and professional growth, offering a clear path from individual contributor to leadership roles in under two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic credentials.
• Fluent English (written and spoken, C1+).
• Strong client-facing experience or internships.

Responsibilities

• Find, call, and engage industry experts to deliver client insights.
• Manage multiple projects and schedules with tight deadlines.
• Cross-sell Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, and 1-1 calls.
• Learn markets, business models, and regulations to inform clients.

Skills

English proficiency

Ambitious / leadership

Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

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.

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.

January, February, and March 2027 start dates available.

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 goal

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

Qualifications

What we look for

• Business fluency in English (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.
• Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic credentials or extensive client‑facing experience.

Additional Information

Why Third Bridge?

Competitive Compensation:

Starting pay places you in the top 30% of graduate salaries, with an uncapped bonus linked to individual performance.

Career Acceleration:

Clear career advancement in less than 2 years, moving from an individual contributor role to leading teams and driving revenue growth.

Additional Benefits

• Up to 3 months of on‑the‑job training, including direct communication and development support from senior leadership.
• Receive a generous annual personal development allowance, giving you a dedicated budget to support your studies and job‑related qualifications.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, maternity benefits, life insurance cover, and more.
• Appreciate good work‑life balance with 18+ vacation days, flex days, 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

The successful candidate must, by the start of employment, have permission to work in India.

Third Bridge values your trust and is committed to the responsible management, use, and protection of personal information. By submitting a Third Bridge job application, I hereby provide Third Bridge (including Third Bridge's affiliates and relevant third‑party suppliers) with my consent to collect, store and process my personal information for the purpose of recruitment administration, as well as to share such personal information with third parties for the same purpose, in accordance with the Candidate Privacy Notice.

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.