Third Bridge
Research Associate, Library

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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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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.


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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.
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