Associate, Client Service, Mandarin Speaker, 2027

Alphasights; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 vacation days plus 10 public holidays

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match: 4% of total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar

Option to work from home each Friday

Job summary

Alphasights in New York is seeking Associates for a fast-paced role that offers immediate personal impact and a clear career path. Responsibilities include recruiting experts and managing client-expert communications while working under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have strong academic backgrounds with GPAs above 3.3, are fluent in English and Mandarin, and possess relevant internship experience. This role provides competitive compensation of $90-110k and excellent benefits, including vacation time and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Relevant internship experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Recruit experts relevant for client projects.
• Understand market context and regulatory environments.
• Take ownership of project aspects from initiation to scheduling.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Client-first mindset

Multitasking abilities

Education

Undergraduate degree with GPA of 3.3 or above

Job description

Start Dates Available: January 2027. The Associate Program offers a fast‑paced, commercial role where you will have immediate personal impact and a clear career path.

Responsibilities

• Recruit experts: spend time speaking on the phone with experts who are relevant matches for client projects, often under tight deadlines.
• Understand the project and market context, including legal and regulatory environments.
• Take ownership of every aspect of projects from initiation and client‑expert communication to scheduling calls for seamless collaboration.
• Maintain a communications‑intensive front‑line role that requires multitasking across parallel workstreams.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials (undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or above).
• Noteworthy extracurricular achievements throughout school and university.
• Relevant internship experience.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Work authorization in the United States; visas not sponsored, but STEM/OPT eligibility considered.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• Client‑first mindset and resilience under pressure.

Career Path & Development

• Exposure to a wide range of business sectors without pigeonholing into one industry.
• Opportunity to develop transferable commercial and client management skills (professional communications, negotiation, persuasion, project and time management).
• Clear progression to Manager after 24‑30 months and to Vice President after ~5 years.
• Successful completion may qualify for the MBA Tuition Program for top business schools.

Benefits

• Total first‑year compensation: $90‑110k, including $80,000 base salary plus uncapped variable compensation linked to performance.
• 17 vacation days plus 10 public holidays and winter holiday week closure.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match: 4% of total compensation matched dollar‑for‑dollar.
• Prime Midtown office with state‑of‑the‑art amenities; option to work from home each Friday.

AlphaSights is an equal‑opportunity employer.