About the job
The Client Service Placement at AlphaSights in Seoul begins in June 2026 and runs for a minimum of 8 months. This program combines commercial work with direct involvement in live client projects, offering hands-on experience in a business-focused environment.
Role overview
Placement associates support the Client Service team as the main link between clients and the expert knowledge they need. The role centers on managing multiple projects for investors, strategists, and dealmakers who depend on timely insights. Daily tasks require strong communication skills and the ability to handle several assignments at once.
Main responsibilities
- Expert recruitment: Connect with specialists who match client requirements, often working to tight deadlines.
- Understanding context: Learn about each project’s landscape, including relevant legal and regulatory factors.
- Project ownership: Manage communication between clients and experts, and coordinate schedules to keep projects on track.
Who thrives in this role
- Enjoys working toward targets in a changing environment
- Keeps client needs as a top priority
- Performs well under pressure and meets deadlines
- Shows determination, resilience, and initiative
What success looks like
- Gaining exposure to a broad business environment, not limited to one sector
- Building commercial and client management skills, including professional communication, negotiation, persuasion, project management, and time management
- Receiving mentorship and regular interaction with senior leaders, with the opportunity to present a business project to the co-founder and Region Head
- Potential consideration for a full-time job offer at the end of the placement. More information about commercial career paths is available here.

