Research Associate, Content Library
Job description
About the role
This role supports the Library content team in expanding expert insights across Asia-Pacific markets. You will partner with sector analysts to source and schedule high-level industry interviews. The position focuses on building coverage of public and private companies to meet ambitious growth targets.
Research roles build new knowledge and test ideas. Researchers design studies, run experiments, and analyze results. The work spans academic labs, corporate R&D, and product research. Rigor, reproducibility, and clear reporting are the standards that matter. Research work is evaluated on rigor and reproducibility. Most researchers keep detailed lab books or version-controlled analysis code.
Key facts
What you'll do
Conduct 14 to 16 industry interviews per month in the first year to support project targets.
Complete desktop research for assigned projects and source industry experts using databases, LinkedIn, company websites, and job boards.
Reach out to potential experts, often via cold calls, to introduce Third Bridge, screen backgrounds, and confirm fit for discussion topics.
Collaborate with Sector Analysts to design question lists and deliver projects on schedule.
Develop skills in financial markets, project management, and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
Learn about sectors and companies covered to support investment decision-making by institutional clients.
Requirements
Demonstrate a genuine interest in financial markets and the alternative investments space.
Communicate confidently with C-level industry experts over phone and video interactions.
Execute phone-based and desktop research with a logical, focused, and data-driven approach.
Work self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive to own tasks and seek solutions.
Thrive in a fast-paced team environment while managing pressure and competing deadlines.
Maintain a positive, can-do attitude when engaging busy executive stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects efficiently and meet assigned KPIs consistently.
Speak and write fluent English in all professional communications.
Hold a Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline.
Bring 1 to 2 years of prior work or internship experience in equity research, investment research, or industry research roles.
Practical notes
Third Bridge is an equal opportunity employer, and applications from all qualified candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Typical interview steps
Research interviews usually include a presentation of past work, a technical discussion, and sometimes a research proposal exercise. Candidates may be asked to design a study or critique a method. Depth of understanding is tested more than speed. Interviewers often ask you to present your past work in depth. Being ready to defend every methodological choice is the core preparation.
Good to know
The role involves frequent outbound outreach in a metric-driven environment.
Proprietary tools and public databases are used to identify and validate industry experts.
The Library team offers CFA sponsorship and immersive exposure to financial markets research.
Interviews are typically one hour and led by sector analysts with Associate support.
Success depends on strong networking, communication, and project management skills.
Questions to ask
Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.
Career growth
Research careers grow from junior researcher to senior scientist, principal, and lab or research director roles. Some people move into applied research and product work. Publication record or demonstrable impact drives progression, depending on the setting. Research careers reward a strong publication or delivery record. Applied research roles value impact on products as much as novelty.