Seminar Associate, Commercial Team

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,300+ employees located across 11 offices.

Position Overview
We are currently looking to recruit an Event Associate as part of our Commercial team in Shanghai. We organize interviews and roundtables,where industry thought leaders discuss emerging topics of interest to investors.
In this role you will:
●Track sectors in Greater China region, reading news/financial reports etc. to find out the hot topics in capital markets and its potential growth logic;
●Identify the most relevant individuals (C-level executives and practitioners working at the heart of their industries) to take part in interviews and roundtables;
●Build relationship of trust and encourage these individuals to participate in discussions with our clients, while ensuring that their insights are relevant and controlling the consulting budget;
●Working closely with internal team including Commercial/Delivery/Legal & Compliance/Forum team to organize/promote seminar smoothly;
●Work to tight deadlines and keep updated to line Manager of the progress of each Seminar project;
 

A successful candidate will have:
●A real interest in financial markets;
●The ability to confidently interact with C-level executives and industry
experts;
●Demonstrable skill in carrying out research with a logical and focused
approach;

Private and confidential
●Self-motivated, energetic; a resourceful nature, with a diligent and
proactive approach to the work;
●Strong project management skills and result driven;
●Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
Qualifications:
●Fluent in spoken and written English;
●Bachelor’s degree or above, Major in Economics, Marketing or related
discipline is preferred
●Roadshows, events management experience preferred

How will you be rewarded? 

• Salary: competitive base salary with access to our bonus scheme, plus and increase on you base salary on your 12 month anniversary
• Vacation: 15 days (which increases to 20 days after 2 years of service) 
• Learning: personal development allowance of ￥7,250 per year, which can be used for any learning programmes you feel would be beneficial for you `
• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, Modern Health to focus on mental health. Supplementary housing allowance
• Future and family: pension scheme and vitality private medical insurance
• Flexibility: work from anywhere for one month per year, 2 annual volunteer days, 2 personal days when life throws you a curveball and 'Summer Fridays'
• Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition programme to spend on hotels, gift cards, donations to charity and more 
• Social: weekly optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events