Meet Arran, a Private Equity Clients Associate

What made you consider Third Bridge when looking for graduate opportunities?

Third Bridge seemed to offer something different to a typical graduate job. I was attracted to the idea of being hands-on from day one, being involved in multiple exciting projects, and having the opportunity to progress quickly. It was also a great opportunity to develop my communication and analytical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Can you tell us about your experience during the initial training period in your first month?

It was a brilliant mix of social engagement and educational development. It was a very steep learning curve, but the support from peers was incredible - the ethos is that others want you to succeed. After some classroom learning and informal team bonding, you get to dive right into live projects on desk. From there, training is continuous both on desk and with some classroom sessions. These are held by seniors across the company so you get a good insight into different ways of working.

How would you describe the day-to-day role to others?

Each day is something new, whether it’s managing my own client briefs, or working with the team to deliver results. This involves researching different sectors and networking with industry professionals globally. I also regularly meet with clients, which is one of my favourite parts of the job.

How have you progressed in your role, and what’s next for you?

You very quickly grow from Associate to being a main point of contact for Clients, taking on your own clients and projects and managing contributors. This increased responsibility came at a perfect point in my development and allowed me to take on new challenges. From here, I have already started helping train new joiners, which I really enjoy and will continue to do.

What would your advice be to others interested in applying for a role at Third Bridge?

If you want to work in a fast-paced, exciting, collaborative environment, Third Bridge is the place for you! Aside from learning so much and developing a vast number of skills, I have made so many friends, and it’s been the perfect start to my career!