[Mumbai, India Based] Associate, Client Services - 2026 Start at Third Bridge

University of Delaware; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Maternity benefits

Life insurance

18+ vacation days

Work from anywhere for 1 month peryear

Job summary

Third Bridge is seeking a proactive Client Services Associate in Mumbai to connect with industry experts, schedule high-value calls, and drive insights for clients under tight deadlines.

You will own end-to-end projects, cold-call experts across industries, and rapidly learn markets and regulations while promoting a full range of services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic credentials.
• Business fluency in English (written and oral - Level C1+).
• Ability to learn quickly and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Find, call, and engage industry experts to schedule high-caliber calls.
• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections.
• Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Cross-sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, and 1-1 calls.

Skills

Phone outreach

Cold calling

Building rapport

Problem solving

Resilience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

About Third Bridge

We connect the world’s top investors and business leaders to the insights that shape investment decisions. From private equity firms and hedge funds to leading consultancies, our clients count on us to find the exact expert they need — fast.

Since 2007, we’ve grown to 1,500+ people across global financial hubs, becoming a trusted research partner to thousands of decision-makers. This is where ambitious people come to accelerate their careers.

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:

• 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

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

What we look for

• Business fluency in English (written and oral - Level C1 and above).
• You’re intellectually strong, 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

Salary and Benefits

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.