Associate, Client Services – Japanese Speaker

Associate, Client Services – Japanese Speaker Overview

Third Bridge is hiring a Client Services Associate for its London office, with the role requiring Japanese language capability. The company describes itself as a global research business that helps investors and business leaders make better decisions by connecting them with expert insight across sectors, regions, and subject areas. It has been operating since 2007 and supports clients through expert conversations, a large knowledge library, and other research services.

This opportunity is aimed at people who want to begin or accelerate a commercial career in a fast-moving environment. The company presents the position as a strong starting point for someone who is competitive, confident speaking with others, comfortable on the phone and in person, and eager to progress quickly. Start dates are listed for September and October 2026, and candidates interested in a 2027 start are directed to look at other openings on the company website.

What the role involves

• Taking full responsibility for client assignments from beginning to end, making sure the client’s needs are properly understood and that the right expert conversations are arranged.
• Finding, contacting, and engaging specialists from many different industries so the business can deliver the insight its clients need.
• Making a large number of outbound calls each day, persuading experts to participate, and handling objections to secure their time.
• Working under pressure and often to very short deadlines while keeping multiple projects and clients moving at once.
• Learning quickly about markets, business models, and regulations so you can match the right expertise to each request.
• Introducing clients to the wider range of Third Bridge services, including the content library, surveys, advisory offerings, and one-to-one expert calls.
• Supporting the needs of major clients such as private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies.

What the company says about the opportunity

• The role is positioned as a career launchpad rather than just a first job.
• It is intended to help you build commercial judgement and business understanding that can lead into sales, account management, leadership, research, and other paths.
• The company says it promotes internally and that high performers can move into management in as little as two years.
• You are encouraged to try a free virtual job simulation if you want a better sense of what the work is like.

What they are looking for

• Japanese language fluency at C1 level or above, in both written and spoken communication.
• Strong intellectual ability and the capacity to absorb new information quickly.
• Ambition, drive, and a desire to grow rapidly in a commercial role.
• Evidence of leadership, extracurricular involvement, internships, work experience, or other achievements that demonstrate grit and initiative.
• Confidence in speaking with people, including the ability to start conversations easily and communicate clearly by phone and in person.
• Comfort with a target-driven, high-energy environment.
• Curiosity, resilience, and the ability to solve problems and think on your feet.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to gain trust quickly.
• An interest in developing sales, negotiation, commercial awareness, and leadership skills early in your career.

Pay and benefits

• Expected first-year total compensation of about £51,000 to £68,000, depending on performance.
• A £40,000 base salary plus an uncapped bonus that can be earned from the first month.
• Health, dental, vision, and pension benefits.
• More than 25 days of annual leave, along with flex days.
• The ability to work from anywhere for one month each year.
• An annual allowance for personal development.
• Social events, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, supportive working culture.
• Strong internal progression opportunities, with management advancement possible within roughly two years for top performers.

Additional information

The posting also includes standard recruitment and privacy information, including consent for Third Bridge and its affiliates and suppliers to process applicant data for recruitment purposes in line with its Candidate Privacy Notice. The company states that it values diversity, is committed to inclusion, and operates as an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unsure whether they meet every requirement are encouraged to apply anyway.

No visa sponsorship or work-authorisation policy is stated on the page.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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