Associate, Client Services (Arabic Speaker) - 2027 Start

Role Overview

Associate, Client Services (Arabic Speaker) at Third Bridge, a global research firm. This is a 2027 start position based in the United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007 with over 1,500 employees worldwide. The firm accelerates and enhances decision-making for investors and business leaders by providing expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics. For nearly 20 years, Third Bridge has helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts through in-person engagements and a Library covering over 65,000 companies.

Role Purpose

As a Client Services Associate, you will be at the heart of the business, finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights clients need, often under extremely tight deadlines. You will develop commercial awareness and business acumen that open doors to long-term careers in sales, account management, leadership, research, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Expert Engagement & Recruitment

• Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy-in.
• Find, call, and engage industry experts to deliver client insights under tight deadlines.
• Persuade specialists to share their expertise and secure their time for client calls.

Project & Client Management

• Own projects end-to-end, truly understanding specific client needs and scheduling high-calibre expert calls.
• Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Cross-sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, and one-to-one calls.

Learning & Development

• Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree with strong academic credentials.
• Relevant work experience through internships, work experience, or other achievements demonstrating grit.
• Leadership or extracurricular experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Business fluency in Arabic and English.
• Confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone.
• Natural curiosity, quick learning ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport fast and think on your feet.
• Resilience and motivation to exceed goals.
• Intellectually strong with ambition and commercial awareness.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Total first-year salary expected to be AED 210,000 to AED 240,000 based on average-high performance.
• AED 200,000 base salary plus uncapped performance bonus accessible after first month.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 20+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
• Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Expect to spend much of your day on the phone.
• Work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies.
• Engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

Career Development

• Promotion possible within two years; every manager started in the Associate role.
• Clear pathway to careers in sales, account management, leadership, and research.
• Third Bridge promotes from within.