Associate, Client Service, French Speaker, 2026

About the role

This Associate, Client Service, French Speaker, 2026 position at AlphaSights offers a clear entry point into a fast-paced commercial career with immediate personal impact and a defined advancement path. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of client projects from initial briefing to final insight delivery, ensuring every interaction reflects the highest standard of professionalism. This role places you at the heart of a global network, where your daily work involves identifying, recruiting, and engaging with highly relevant experts on behalf of top-tier clients. You will operate as the primary communication bridge between our clients and the specialized knowledge they require to make critical decisions. Success in this position demands a high level of resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to solving complex problems under tight timelines. You will be entrusted with managing multiple concurrent workstreams, requiring exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced setting. This is a launchpad for a commercial career, offering immediate responsibility and a structured path to grow within a leading expert network.

What you'll do

Identify and recruit relevant experts by conducting proactive outreach across multiple channels to meet stringent project deadlines. Analyze project requirements and market landscapes to provide context that informs the research approach and ensures alignment with client objectives. Own the end-to-end management of client engagements, coordinating schedules, logistics, and communications to guarantee seamless collaboration. Maintain a detailed understanding of the legal and regulatory environments impacting clients and their respective expert communities. Prioritize tasks and manage several parallel workstreams simultaneously without compromising on quality or accuracy. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, translating their strategic questions into actionable research plans. Negotiate access and secure commitments from high-level experts to facilitate timely and productive discussions. Meticulously document interactions and project progress to ensure clarity and continuity throughout the project lifecycle. Provide concise and structured summaries of expert insights to support client decision-making processes. Continuously refine your knowledge of industry trends to better anticipate client needs and improve sourcing strategies.

Requirements

You possess strong academic credentials, holding an undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above. You have demonstrated noteworthy extracurricular achievements throughout your school and university years. You bring relevant internship experience to the role, showcasing practical application of your skills. You are fluent in English and French at C2 level; experience living or working in continental Europe is desired. You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment where adaptability is essential. You exhibit a client-first mindset, prioritizing the needs and expectations of external partners in every interaction. You excel under pressure and are comfortable managing multiple priorities against tight deadlines. You are gritty, resilient, and ready to roll up your sleeves to make things happen. You communicate with clarity and professionalism, whether in written or verbal formats. You are highly organized and capable of managing complex logistical details with precision.

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Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in London. The role requires occasional travel within the UK and internationally for project-specific needs. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship. The application review process operates on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged to secure consideration.