Associate, Client Services – French Speaker

Associate, Client Services – French Speaker Overview

This role is a commercial client services position based in London, designed for someone who wants to build a fast-moving career in a high-performance environment. The company describes itself as a global research business that helps investors and other decision-makers reach better conclusions by connecting them with expert knowledge across industries, regions, and topics. In this role, you would be helping clients get the insights they need by finding the right specialists, arranging expert conversations, and keeping projects moving quickly and accurately.

The position is aimed at people who are competitive, confident, and comfortable speaking with others both by phone and in person. It is especially suited to candidates who want early responsibility, rapid development, and a clear path into broader commercial careers. The employer highlights that this role is not just a job, but a starting point for long-term growth in areas such as sales, account management, leadership, and research.

What you would do

• Take ownership of client projects from beginning to end, making sure you understand the brief in detail and arrange the expert calls needed to answer it.
• Reach out to industry experts, often by cold calling, and persuade them to take part in conversations that support client work.
• Handle objections confidently and win agreement from specialists who may be difficult to engage.
• Work at pace across several assignments and clients at the same time, while keeping quality and deadlines under control.
• Learn quickly about different markets, business models, and regulatory issues so you can make informed decisions about who to contact and how to support each project.
• Introduce clients to the wider range of services available, including the content library, surveys, advisory offerings, and one-to-one expert calls.
• Build commercial capability through daily work in sales, negotiation, relationship management, and early leadership exposure.
• Support clients such as private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies by helping them access the expert insight they need.

What the company is looking for

• Business fluency in French, with strong written and spoken ability at C1 level or above.
• Strong intellectual ability and the capacity to absorb new information quickly.
• Ambition and motivation to succeed in a demanding, target-led environment.
• Evidence of leadership potential, whether through formal roles, extracurricular activities, or similar experiences.
• Signs of grit and determination shown through internships, work experience, academic achievement, or other accomplishments.
• Confidence in speaking with people, including the ability to start conversations easily and communicate clearly over the phone.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting where priorities can change quickly.
• Curiosity, resilience, and the ability to solve problems and think on your feet.
• Strong rapport-building skills and the ability to persuade others effectively.
• Interest in building a career that could lead into sales, account management, leadership, research, or other commercial paths.

What you will gain

• A role that is positioned as a launchpad for a long-term career rather than a short-term position.
• Early development of commercial skills, including sales, negotiation, relationship building, and leadership.
• Exposure to high-level clients and the chance to work closely with major firms in the investment and advisory world.
• A clear internal progression route, with the company stating that every manager began in the Associate role and that promotion can happen within two years.
• An annual personal development allowance to help fund your growth.
• A lively, supportive workplace with social activities and professional development opportunities.

Pay, rewards, and other benefits

• Expected first-year total pay of approximately £51,000 to £68,000 for average to strong performance.
• A £40,000 base salary.
• An uncapped bonus structure that becomes available after the first month.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension contributions.
• More than 25 days of annual leave, plus flex days.
• The ability to work from anywhere for one month each year.

Additional details

The role is listed for London, UK. The posting also notes that the company welcomes applicants even if they are not completely certain they meet every requirement, and encourages people to apply anyway if they feel interested in the opportunity. The employer also states that it is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and the responsible handling of applicant information during recruitment.

The page mentions a start window of September and October 2026, and also points candidates looking to begin in 2027 toward other opportunities on the company website.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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