Associate Japanese Speaking
Company Overview
Third Bridge was founded on the belief that human insights drive intelligent
investment decisions.To make the right investment decisions, our clients require
access to the most relevant experts and their insights – we enable this through
private consultations and exclusive content drawn from expert interviews.
Our clients consist of some of the largest private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual
funds and management consulting firms, who are serviced by a team of over 900
employees located across eight global offices.
Third Bridge operates in a global, multi-billion-dollar market with double digit
annual growth and has consistently received accolades for Great Places to Work and
the top 100 fastest growing companies.
Position Overview
Third Bridge Connections provides access to industry specialists who can offer unique
insights into companies and markets. To an investor who is looking for information to
steer a deal-making decision, there is nothing more powerful than the knowledge that is
locked up inside people’s heads.
Our Associates target industry specialists, who our clients could speak with to help them
make better informed business decisions.
Responsibilities
Conduct a cursory review of industries in order to understand the gaps in our
clients’ knowledge and identify the most relevant individuals (practitioners and
often C-level executives working at the heart of their industries) to take part in a 1:1
consultations with our clients via phone
Engage with these individuals to understand whether they are the right fit for our
clients
Persuade relevant individuals to take part in a consultation with our client and
negotiate terms
Develop relationships with existing Third Bridge industry contacts and build new
ones with experts you have identified
Set up consultations - scheduling, contracts, compliance requirements
The work is fast paced – you will be working on multiple requests on any given day,
all with tight timelines, and spanning a wide variety of industries and geographies.
We look for individuals who are excited by a hands-on, high-pressure role
You’ll need to think on your feet as you speak on the phone with people across
industries and levels
Teamwork is essential - you’ll be collaborating with others locally and
internationally when executing on projects.
Development
Our comprehensive onboarding program includes both classroom-based and on-the-job
learning that will teach you the fundamentals of our business, how our clients think, and
how to explore a multitude of industry sectors in order to uncover key drivers and
interesting research angles for our clients. You will learn how to use public research
tools to identify industry specialists and hone your communication skills to engage with
industry specialists/senior professionals over the phone.
You will progress from a new hire to a seasoned connector, with a strong network with
specific industries, or a Client Associate, focusing on execution and building client
relationships.
The next step in your Third Bridge career could be:
Client As sociate take the lead on client engagement, driving relationships and
being responsible for project execution. You will run requests as they are received and
ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
Specialist Associate take the lead on special ist engagement within specific
industries and be the main point of contact for some of our top tier experts. You will be
the go to person for particular sectors within the business world and maintain
relationships with the top thinkers within them.
Our fl exible career and development path is built to help our team build essential,
transferable skills and explore areas of business that align to longer terms career goals.
During the Associate Program, you will sharpen your skills in...
Business Acumen: navigate corporate structures, sector value chains, and key
stakeholders. Identify key drivers and dynamics in order to understand your client's
knowledge gaps and engage with industry experts. Gain an introduction to the world of
institutional investments and how decision makers in this field think
Persuasion and Negotiation: pitch to senior industry executives, persuade them to
engage with clients and negotiate terms
Relationship Building: build relationships with industry experts by delivering a high
end customer experience throughout
Time Management: execute on multiple projects at a given time, manage competing
priorities and changing client requests. Prioritization and context switching are key in
order to handle the fast paced environment we operate i n
Stakeholder Management: sharpen your interpersonal skills as you collaborate with
others to share knowledge and develop sourcing strategies when executing on client
requests
What we look for
Individuals who will thrive in a hands on, high pressure role w ith a focus on results
Strong academic credentials and/or experience in a customer focussed role
Fluency (verbal and written) in Japanese
What can you expect
Flexible career and development path, with opportunities to gain a wide range of
transferable ski lls
Competitive salary 1w+/month
The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work
in the country they are applying.
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.
