Associate - Japanese Clients (September 2025)

Job Title

Associate - Japanese Clients (September 2025)

Location

London

This is where the Third Bridge story began. One of our larger offices, our London home is based in the heart of East London near the famous Spitalfields Market - well known for its amazing selection of food. We're spoilt for choice with local pubs and restaurants, which the team regularly visit together. And with great access to transport links, it’s the perfect destination for a team spread across the globe to collaborate under one roof.

Company Description

Kickstart Your Career

Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, commercial role? Do you thrive in a results-oriented environment and work well under pressure? Are you driven, resilient and ambitious? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

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Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Partner with clients – Help investors access the expert insights they need to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Recruit experts - Spend your day on the phone with top industry executives to find the most relevant matches for your clients.
• Hone your sales and negotiation skills – Pitch our products, build relationships, and drive revenue growth.
• Solve complex problems on the fly – Understand clients’ projects and new markets rapidly to identify relevant experts in minutes.
• Develop a founder’s mindset – Innovate, adapt, and take ownership of your success.

Why Join Us?

• Develop foundational commercial and client management skills: you'll hone a wide range of transferrable skills, including problem-solving, communication, and negotiation.
• Fast-track your growth: there is clear career advancement for strong performers into leadership roles within 2 years.
• Gain an introduction to a wide range of industries: connect daily over the phone with top experts in their fields.
• Earn competitive pay of £46,000+ in your first year, with a £40,000 base salary and uncapped bonus potential after just one month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension contributions, and more.
• Appreciate good work-life balance with 25+ vacation days, Summer Fridays, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
• Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

Qualifications

What We Look For

• Must be business fluent (N1) in both written and verbal Japanese
• Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communicators who can build relationships and influence decision-makers.
• Problem solvers who love breaking down industries and thinking on their feet.
• Driven self-starters who embrace feedback and chase top performance.
• Curious minds eager to develop commercial, analytical, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Ready to Launch Your Career?
Join a team that challenges, supports, and rewards your growth. Apply now!

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.