Graduate Associate, Private Equity Clients/Consulting Clients

Summary

Join a fast-paced, results-oriented team and kickstart your career in a commercial role. Partner with clients to provide expert insights for investment evaluations, recruit top industry executives, hone sales and negotiation skills, solve complex problems, and develop a founder's mindset. This role offers opportunities to develop foundational commercial and client management skills, fast-track career growth into leadership roles, gain exposure to diverse industries, and earn competitive pay with uncapped bonus potential. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including 30 days of vacation plus public holidays, a personal development allowance, flexible work arrangements, company equipment, social events, and a commitment to ESG initiatives.

Requirements

• Business fluent in German (written and oral - Level C1 and above)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 €60,000+ in your first year, with a base salary of €52,000 and uncapped bonus potential after just one month
• Vacation: 30 days plus local Public Holidays
• Learning: personal development allowance of €850 per year
• Flexibility: 2 annual volunteer days, Work from Anywhere program, and flex days, offered at the company’s discretion and subject to annual review
• Company Equipment: Apple Macbook plus €20 employee reimbursement for mobile phone usage
• Social: weekly optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events
• ESG: CSR, Environment and Diversity & Inclusion (including Women at Third Bridge, Pride and Blkbridge)