Exeter University Placement Students, Client Service, 2027 (CV Drop)

Start date & duration: September 2027 for 12 months

Looking for a placement with commercial frontline responsibility and the opportunity to work on
live client projects? If so, our Client Service Placement program at AlphaSights is the right choice for you.

About AlphaSights

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

Founded in 2008, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 2,000+ professionals in nine cities worldwide, we’ve earned our place as a leader in our market through our client service excellence, and integrating our proprietary technology to stay ahead of the curve. Our relentless pursuit of excellence means we only hire the best and brightest placement students to help us reach new heights.

A day in the life of a Client Service Placement

On placement in the Client Service team, you'll serve as the link between our clients and experts. You'll work on multiple projects from investors, strategists and dealmakers at top-tier client organisations. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring excellent multitasking and ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning expert communications, spending a significant part of your day on the phone screening and negotiating with relevant experts to position the best possible matches for your clients’ requests.
• Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment
  in which your clients and experts operate.
• Leveraging AI-powered sourcing tools to map complex industry value chains and identify and engage with relevant experts.

Consider the Client Service Placement program if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• You possess a client-first mindset.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
• You are gritty, resilient and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy using tech-enabled workflows to meet tight deadlines.
• You enjoy the opportunity to regularly upskill on new tools and workflows, including those powered by AI, to improve your professional output.

What you will gain from the Client Service Placements:

1. An introduction to the business world without being pigeonholed into any one industry or profession.
2. Transferable commercial and client management skills spanning professional communications, negotiation, persuasion, project and time management.
3. Dedicated time with senior leadership, and the opportunity to deliver a business-related project to our co-founder and Region Head.
4. An opportunity to receive a full-time employment offer to return post-graduation. 
5. A unique training curriculum starting with intense on-the-job coaching starting with our New Joiner Academy in your first weeks to set you up for success.

Requirements

• You’ll need to bring your A game to work, daily. We are looking for:
• Currently studying towards a bachelor’s which includes a placement (year in industry) and due to graduate in 2029.
• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum 2:1).
• Noteworthy extracurricular achievement, internships, or part-time work experience throughout school and university.
• Experience evidencing an interest in business is a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Fluent (C2 level) English; fluency in an additional European language or experience living
  and working in continental Europe is valuable but not necessary.

Compensation and benefits

• Expect compensation ranging from £30,000-£35,000 per annum based on individual
• Performance based pay - uncapped earning potential.
• 25 annual vacation days, UK bank holidays, and business closure over the Christmas
  break.
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance.
• Offices in central London; subsidised lunch plus free breakfast, snacks and fruit
  throughout the day.
• Option to work from home on Fridays.