Graduate Associate, Client Services (m/f/d) - 2027 Start
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Salary€52k – €62k
LocationMunich
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentClient Services
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 7, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live10h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jul 7, 202647% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ daysDescription is very short or shared across several roles
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Business fluency in German (written and oral - Level C1 and above)
Intellectually strong
Ambitious with leadership or extracurricular experience
Grit demonstrated through internships, work experience, or other achievements
Confident communicator on the phone and in person
Competitive and motivated to exceed goals
Comfortable with cold calling and overcoming objections
Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously
Fast learner with curiosity and problem-solving ability
Resilient in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Benefits
Apple macbook
Mobile phone reimbursement
Unlimited PTO
Flex days
Work from anywhere
Fitness grant
In office barista
Professional development
About the company
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.
Start Dates: throughout 2027
About the role
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.
Job Description
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:
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Love a fast-paced, target-driven environment
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Have the confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone
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Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love to solve complex problems
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Build rapport fast and think on your feet
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Are resilient and motivated to exceed goals
What You’ll Do
You’ll be at the heart of our business - finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights our clients need, often under extremely tight deadlines. Expect to spend much of your day on the phone, persuading specialists to share their expertise and securing their time for client calls.
Day to day, you’ll:
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Own projects end-to-end, truly understanding the specific client needs and scheduling high-calibre expert calls.
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Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy-in
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Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients at once
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Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations
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Cross-Sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, as well as 1-1 calls.
What You’ll Gain
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Commercial edge: Sales, negotiation, relationship-building skills and the opportunity to develop leadership skills very early in your career
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Client exposure: Work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies
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Clear progression: Every manager started in the Associate role; promotion possible within 2 years
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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’re Looking For
Business fluency in German (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.
Additional Information
Salary and Benefits:
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First-year OTE are expected to be €62,000. This is in line with a €52,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
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1-Year Mark: Automatic 5% increase to your base salary on your anniversary.
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~18-Month Mark: Eligibility for promotion to Senior Associate, bringing an additional 10% increase to your base salary.
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Enjoy comprehensive benefits including an Apple MacBook plus €20 employee reimbursement for mobile phone usage
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Appreciate good work-life balance with 30+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
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We support your health and wellbeing, with grants for fitness studios and sporting activities.
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Every day you can enjoy fresh coffee from our in-office barista.
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Our office is located in the heart of Munich - central, easily accessible and right in the middle of the action.
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Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.
Legal
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.