Incredible graduate position, lots of responsibility very early on - Research Associate Third Bridge Employee Review

5.0
Apr 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Incredibly talented work colleagues, dynamics office atmosphere, very flat structure, London based management team extremely approachable, great perks (free food, drinks etc.) You will learn an unbelievable amount in a very short space of time, especially if you come from a non business/finance undergrad. Breaking down value chains, leading research efforts on due diligence/ consulting cases for top investors, speaking to CEOs in multiple industries will all become part of the day to day role. Very strong underlying culture of change, enthusiasm, growth and personal progression. If interested in management, you can rise up the ranks very quickly to become a Team Leader with P&L responsibility. Good pay, with a great monthly bonus scheme. London office in a great part of town As business doubles every 2 years, lots of room to move into different aspects of the company. Great exit opportunities after a couple of years. Provide support for CFA etc.

Cons

As shared in some other reviews, learning curve on the research floor does tail off after 1 year or so, day to day work can become a bit repetitive. Probably not suitable for quant-minded graduates, not a lot of financial analysis involved. If you're not looking to be challenged by high expectations and targets, don't come to work here.

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Cons

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Pros

Good entry-level opportunity with exposure to fast-paced, client-facing work. The company hires driven, sociable individuals and can be a strong starting point for building communication, prioritization, and execution skills in a high-performance environment.

Cons

High turnover and inconsistent management quality significantly impact the employee experience. Success is heavily dependent on your team lead and manager, with limited recourse if you’re placed under ineffective leadership. In my experience, poor communication, lack of emotional intelligence, and unclear expectations from management made it difficult to succeed and negatively affected day-to-day productivity. Internal processes around performance management and PTO lacked transparency. I was placed on a PIP and terminated shortly after (within a week) in a way that felt abrupt and not aligned with prior communication, which was initially framed as a discussion around pending PTO. There were also delays in PTO approvals, and I experienced issues with compensation adjustments following a promotion that required follow-up to resolve.

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