Associate, Global Client Services [US Hours] - JAN 2027 Start

Third Bridge Group; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 3 months training

Personal development allowance

Private medical insurance

Maternity benefits

Life insurance

18+ vacation days

Flex days

Work from anywhere 1 month per year

Job summary

Third Bridge is seeking a highly motivated Night Shift Associate in Mumbai to connect clients with European and American experts. The role operates 5:30 pm–2:30 am IST and offers a launchpad for careers in sales, account management, and leadership, with internal promotions and international secondments.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, strong academics, and proven client-facing experience.

Qualifications

• English fluency (written and spoken) is required.
• Leadership or extracurricular experience demonstrated.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academics or client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and schedule high-caliber expert calls for clients.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries to gain buy-in.
• Manage multiple projects and clients with speed.
• Learn fast about markets, business models, and regulations.
• Cross-sell Third Bridge services including surveys and advisory.

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.

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.

Job Description

January, February and March 2027 start dates available.

As a Night Shift Associate, you’ll be providing critical support to the sharpest minds. Operating from 5:30 pm to 2:30 am IST, you'll connect our clients with the most relevant experts based in Europe and the Americas, guiding them through complex investment lifecycles.

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 goals

What You’ll Do

As a night shift team member, you’ll be at the heart of our business - finding, calling, and engaging US and European industry experts to deliver the insights our clients need, enabling us to provide the round-the-clock premium service our clients rely upon. To ensure the full team is trained up to the same standards, the first few months of onboarding will involve in‑office training with your day shift counterparts.

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
• International opportunities: Top‑performing associates have the opportunity to apply for international secondments and transfers after completing 18 months in their role.
• Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth

Would you like to learn more about our Associate position? Take our free virtual job simulation and learn what it is like to work in this role.

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 a 10% fixed Night Shift Allowance and 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.

Internal Mobility: Explore our different teams with opportunities to apply for internal transfers and international secondments after completing 18 months.

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.

Please Note

• This is a hybrid role working US hours, with up to 3 days in-office and shift timings of 5:30 pm to 2:30 am.
• Your safety is our top priority, so we provide private transport to take you home at the end of your shift, as well as around‑the‑clock security coverage. This is a mandatory requirement, and you may not use your own transportation for return journeys on days worked in office.

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. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application.