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.

Kickstart Your Career

Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, commercially minded 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.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with Sector Analysts – Work closely with our Sector Analysts to help in developing insightful questions for expert interviews.
Recruit Industry Experts – Engage with senior executives and industry leaders, securing the most relevant experts for our Sector Analysts to conduct in-depth 1:1 interviews.
Drive Client Impact – Help to uncover critical insights by arranging Sector Analyst expert interviews that inform smarter, faster investment decisions.
Tackle Complex Projects – Research sectors, identify key catalysts, and source the right experts to provide essential information for our clients.
Grow and Innovate – Develop your sales, negotiation, and research skills, while contributing to new strategies that drive success for both you and the company.

What We Look For

Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
Strong communicators who can build relationships and influence industry leaders.
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 market, commercial, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

Develop foundational commercial and sector technical 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 analyst, delivery or leadership roles within 2 years.
Be exposed to a wide range of industries: connect daily over the phone with top experts in their fields, uncovering impactful and meaningful insights.
Earn competitive pay of £40,000+ in your first year, with a £36,500 base salary and uncapped bonus potential after just one month.
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, wellbeing and travel incentives.
Assist with costs of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.
Appreciate good work-life balance with 30+ holiday entitlement, 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.

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

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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.

About the company

Third Bridge Group is a primary research firm that helps investment-focused clients make informed decisions by connecting them with subject matter experts. Its two main services are Connections, which offers direct one-on-one phone consultations with custom-recruited experts, and Forum, a library of more than 65,000 expert interview transcripts. Revenue comes from charging for consultations and access to the transcript library. The company serves a global client base including private equity funds, hedge funds, asset managers, and management consultancies, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia and over 1,500 employees. It differentiates itself through its vetted network of experts and its focus on human insights to solve information challenges, backed by private equity investors like IK and Astorg. The goal is to provide timely, actionable investment intelligence to support sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio value creation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

Rogo partnership launched February 2026 expands Third Bridge inside finance AI workflows.
Expert Commentary launched April 2026 and MCP launched March 2026 modernize the product.
September 2026 company news shows active launches, awards, and partner momentum.

What critics are saying

NLRB case 02-CA-366216 filed May 2025 signals employee-relations and discharge risk.
Lamb Weston sued over a 2025 Third Bridge interview transcript containing confidential information.
Rogo and Claude integrations commoditize access, pressuring pricing and expert-network differentiation.

What makes Third Bridge Group unique

Third Bridge's MCP embeds 100,000 transcripts directly into LLM workflows in 2026.
Expert Commentary adds peer-reviewed layers atop analyst interviews, deepening thesis validation.
Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ, and Refinitiv distribution makes Forum workflow-embedded.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Conference Attendance Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Stock Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

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