Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide private equity firms, hedge funds and strategy consultants with the information that they need to understand the value of their investment opportunities.
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 1,500+ employees located across eleven offices.
Our vision for delivering deep insight and unbiased market intelligence has evolved into a business with a range of complementary services, eleven offices across three continents and a global client base.
Whether it is facilitating a private conversation with an industry veteran, moderating a dialogue between experts and investors, or extracting insights from within the supply chain of a poorly documented industry, we are on our clients side, helping them to make informed investment decisions.
Position Overview
As part of Third Bridge’s broader Finance Team, this role is responsible for supporting planning, analysis, and reporting processes, with a specialized focus on the administration of incentive compensation plans across roles and functions globally. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, advanced data management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position requires mastery of Excel, Google Workspace tools, and Google BigQuery to develop robust incentive models, automate processes and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Incentive Plan Management & Administration:
Global owner of the incentive payment process & lifecycle for non-Commercial roles
Lead execution of incentive payment calculation & administration, across all business units
Analyze the effectiveness of incentive plans and recommend modifications to align with company objectives
Partner with internal stakeholders, including BU leads, Finance, and Tech/BI to ensure seamless execution of incentive programs, projected costing of plans, and detailed performance tracking
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Utilize advanced Excel functions to build sophisticated models, dashboards, and reports.
Leverage Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs) for collaboration, reporting, and presentation of financial, operational and organizational performance information.
Employ Google BigQuery to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets to support financial analysis, headcount modeling, and incentive plan calculations.
Develop and automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Operational Performance Reporting & Analysis:
Provide insightful analysis of operational performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business trends to management.
Act as an SME across various business units to understand their reporting needs and provide ad hoc analytical support
Process Improvement:
Continuously identify opportunities to enhance operational processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
Drive improvements in data integrity and consistency across planning models and systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
3+ years of progressive experience, as a business, data or financial analyst.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and scenario analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (G Suite) tools, particularly Google Sheets, and experience using Google Slides and Docs for reporting and presentations.
Demonstrable experience with Google BigQuery, specifically data extraction, manipulation and analysis.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and modeling skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex financial and operational information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
How will you be rewarded?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
- Time Off: Benefit from 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 8 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 8 casual leaves. PTO increases with tenure.
- Learning & Development: Receive a personal development reimbursement yearly for customised learning programs. Additionally, a dedicated budget supports studies and job-related qualifications.
- Health & Well-being: Access private medical insurance, maternity benefits, and engage in various events promoting mental health.
- Life Cover: Automatically enrolled in Life Insurance cover from your date of hire, providing coverage 4x the annual CTC.
- Flexibility: Embrace our work-from-anywhere policy, hybrid work options, and enjoy "Winter Fridays."
- Fun at Work: Unwind in our breakout area with games like foosball, Table Tennis, and PlayStation5.
- Recognition & Rewards: Earn points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition program, redeemable for hotels, gift cards, charity donations, and more.
- Snacks & Refreshments: Stay energised with daily snacks, tea, and coffee provided.
- CSR Days: Contribute to social responsibility with 2 CSR days annually – take time off to volunteer.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Third Bridge is proud to foster diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local laws.
The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying
We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.
