Graduate Associate - English Speaking

Are you an English speaking recent graduate based in Hong Kong?

Are you looking for a fast-paced and target driven commercial or sales role?

If so, out expanding global client is keen to hear from you!

Established for almost 20 years, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide, our client offers a fantastic platform to accelerate your career, with ongoing support, training and progression opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who are hungry to learn and develop their career.

You will be a confident communicator, both on the phone and in person - striving to push yourself to the next level.

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.

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.

Our client promotes from within, and their top performers move into management in as little as two years.

This role is for you if you:

* Love a fast-paced, target-driven environment
* Have the confidence to pick up the phone and start conversations with anyone
* Are naturally curious, quick to learn and love to solve complex problems
* Build rapport fast and think on your feet
* Are resilient and motivated to exceed goals

The Role:

You'll be at the heart of the business - finding, calling, and engaging industry experts to deliver the insights their 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.

More detail:

* Own projects end-to-end, truly understanding the specific client needs and scheduling high-calibre expert calls.
* Cold call and engage experts across industries, overcoming objections and winning buy-in
* Work at speed, managing multiple projects and clients at once
* Learn fast, gaining broad knowledge of markets, business models, and regulations
* Cross-Sell the full range of Third Bridge services including content library, surveys, advisory, as well as 1-1 calls.

The experience you will gain:

* Commercial edge: Sales, negotiation, relationship-building skills and the opportunity to develop leadership skills very early in your career
* Client exposure: Work with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies
* Clear progression: Every manager started in the Associate role; promotion possible within 2 years
* Annual Personal Development Allowance to invest in your growth

The Person:

* You're intellectually strong, you're ambitious, have leadership or extracurricular experience, and have shown grit through internships, work experience, or other achievements
* A recent graduate either based in Hong Kong or willing to relocate
* Business fluency in English (written and oral)
* Available to join in 2027 - start date is on a rolling basis, 2027 graduates are also encouraged to apply early

Salary and Benefits:

* Total first-year salary is expected to be $405,000-$510,000 (based on average-high performance). This is inclusive of a $300,000 base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus accessible after your first month.
* Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, pension contributions, and more.
* Appreciate good work-life balance with 15+ vacation days, flex days, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
* Be part of an engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.

If you are a recent graduate living in Hong Kong or looking to relocate and this rare opportunity is of interest, apply now for immediate consideration.

Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.