A good place overall to start your career, but not for everyone. - Senior Associate Third Bridge Employee Review

4.0
20 Dec 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great training set up - they invest a lot in supporting new starters from Day 1. Generally good colleagues. Nice office, well located near Liverpool Street with coffee machines, snacks and basement showers. Lots of work related perks (e.g. Summer Fridays, MacBook, budgets for team/company socials and various funded schemes). Starting salary is strong for straight out of uni and there is potential for relatively quick progression provided that you hit your targets. Generous incentive scheme.

Cons

Work life balance in client facing roles - a regular expectation to be responsive late into the evening as the norm. Micromanagement Some nasty policies and ruthlessness in European Private Equity: - If you would like to go on holiday during Feb and March for more than two consecutive working days with friends/family/your partner, this is not the company for you. - If you are looking for job security as a new grad in London having signed a new rental lease with a 12 month minimum contract, this is not the company for you - you will be let go if you miss your (challenging) target in all of months 1-3. - If you want to be treated as more than a revenue number on a screen, this is not the company for you. - If you want to work at a company where your general wellbeing and mental health is respected over hitting revenue targets, this is not the company for you.

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Third Bridge Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re pleased to hear that you valued the competitive pay and the opportunity to launch your career in the financial industry. We also appreciate your candid insights regarding retention. Our commitment remains focused on fostering a culture of highly motivated and engaged professionals who are recognised and rewarded for their dedication and achievements. Thanks again.

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Cons

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2.0
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Cons

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