Placement, Client Service, 2027

Placement Program: Client Service

Start Date & Duration: September 2027 for 12 months

Are you looking for a placement opportunity with commercial frontline responsibility and the chance to work on live client projects? Our Client Service Placement program at AlphaSights is the right choice for you.

About AlphaSights

We bring together incredibly ambitious people from around the globe to work with leading investment funds, strategy consultancies, and Fortune 500 companies. We help our clients access expert knowledge, elevate their decision-making, and drive progress by connecting them with niche global experts.

Founded in 2008, we have grown into a market leader with over 2,000 professionals across nine cities worldwide. Our success is built on client service excellence and integrating proprietary technology to stay ahead of industry trends. We are committed to hiring only the best and brightest placement students.

A Day in the Life: Client Service Placement

In the Client Service team, you will act as the critical link between our clients and our subject matter experts. You will work on multiple projects for investors, strategists, and dealmakers at top-tier organizations. This is a communications-intensive, frontline role requiring excellent multitasking abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving expert communications, significantly spending time on the phone screening and negotiating with relevant experts to secure the best possible matches for client requests.
• Understanding the project's market context, as well as the legal and regulatory environment in which our clients and experts operate.
• Leveraging AI-powered sourcing tools to map complex industry value chains and successfully identify and engage relevant experts.

Who Should Apply?

Consider the Client Service Placement program if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• You possess a dedicated client-first mindset.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy meeting tight deadlines.
• You are resilient, proactive, and ready to take initiative to drive results.
• You enjoy using technology to improve workflows and meet demanding deadlines.
• You are eager to regularly upskill on new tools and workflows, particularly those powered by AI, to enhance your professional output.

What You Will Gain

By participating in the Client Service Placement program, you will gain:

1. An introductory perspective on the diverse world of business without being limited to a single industry or profession.
2. Transferable commercial and client management skills covering professional communications, negotiation, persuasion, project management, and time management.
3. Dedicated time with senior leadership, including the opportunity to deliver a business-related project to our Co-founder and Region Head.
4. An opportunity to secure a full-time employment offer upon graduation.
5. Access to a unique training curriculum beginning with intensive on-the-job coaching through our New Joiner Academy in your initial weeks.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who are ready to bring their "A game" every day. Specifically, we require:

• Currently studying for a bachelor's degree that includes a placement (year in industry) and who is due to graduate in 2029.
• A proven track record of strong academic performance (minimum 2:1).
• Noteworthy achievements through extracurricular activities, internships, or part-time work experience during school and university.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in business is considered a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Fluency (C2 level) in English. Fluency in an additional European language or experience living and working in continental Europe is valuable but not essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation ranging from £30,000–£35,000 per annum, dependent on individual performance.
• Performance-based pay structure with uncapped earning potential.
• 25 annual vacation days, in addition to UK bank holidays and business closure over the Christmas break.
• Comprehensive private health and dental insurance coverage.
• Offices located in central London, offering subsidised lunch, and free breakfast, snacks, and fruit throughout the day.
• The option to work from home on Fridays.