Associate, Global Client Services [US Hours] - 2026 Start

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.

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

Job Description

June, July, August, and Sept  start dates available.

As a  Night Shift Associate , you’ll be providing critical support to the sharpest minds. Operating from 5:30 pm to 2:00 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 5:00 pm to 2:00 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.