Associate, Client Service, San Francisco, 2026

Austin Community College; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

17 vacation days and 10 public holidays

State-of-the-art office amenities

Job summary

A leading knowledge services firm in San Francisco is seeking an Associate to bridge clients with experts. This entry-level role involves recruiting experts, managing communications, and supporting clients in decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and relevant internship experience. The start date is immediate, with a clear path to managerial roles in 24-30 months, alongside competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) match and health insurance.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.3 or above required.
• Experience in internships relevant to role.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Recruit experts for client projects.
• Understand project and market context.
• Take ownership of client-expert communications.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Noteworthy extracurricular achievements

Relevant internship experience

Fluent English

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Start Dates Available: Immediate Start & Summer 2026

Looking to start your career in a fast‑paced commercial role? Seeking to have an immediate personal impact with a clear career path ahead of you? If so, our Associate Program is the right choice for you.

About AlphaSights

We bring together some of the most ambitious people from around the globe to work with the leading investment funds, strategy consultancies and Fortune 500 companies. Together, we help our clients access expert knowledge, elevate their decision‑making and drive progress by connecting them with niche experts across the world.

Founded in 2008, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 1500+ professionals in nine cities worldwide, we’ve firmly earned our place as a leader in our market and one of the fastest‑growing companies in the world. Our relentless pursuit of excellence means we only hire the best and brightest graduates to help us reach new heights.

Springboard your career with us if:

• You thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• You possess a client‑first mindset.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
• You are gritty, resilient and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.

A day in the life of an Associate

As an Associate in the Client Service team, you’ll be the link between our clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Throughout your workday, you will work on multiple projects from investors, strategists and dealmakers at top‑tier client organizations seeking expert insights to inform their decision‑making. This is a communications‑intense frontline role requiring you to multitask across parallel workstreams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting experts: you will spend a significant part of your day speaking on the phone with experts who are uniquely relevant matches for your clients’ projects, often under tight deadlines.
• Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients and experts operate.
• Taking ownership of every aspect of your projects, from initiating and managing client‑expert communications to meticulously scheduling calls to ensure seamless collaboration between them.

Ensuring success for our Associates means:

• Giving you an introduction to the business world without being pigeonholed into any one industry or profession.
• Helping you develop transferable commercial and client management skills spanning professional communications, negotiation, persuasion, project and time management.
• A clear career path for advancement to Manager after 24‑30 months, and to Vice President after ~5 years.
• Successful completion of the Associate Program may qualify you for our MBA Tuition Program, which provides financial support towards the program cost of some of the top business schools worldwide.

Requirements

You’ll need to bring your A game to work, daily. We are looking for:

• Strong academic credentials (undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or above)
• Noteworthy extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
• Relevant internship experience
• Fluent English is required
• Work authorization in the United States; we do not sponsor visas but will consider applicants with STEM/OPT eligibility
• Expect total first‑year compensation ranging from $90‑110k (average to high performance) consisting of (i) annual base salary of $75,000* and (ii) uncapped variable compensation linked to individual performance.
• 17 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar‑for‑dollar.
• State‑of‑the‑art office with amenities in the heart of San Francisco; option to WFH each Friday.

* Annual base salary shall increase to $80,000 after July 2026

AlphaSights is an equal‑opportunity employer.