Role overview

Guidepoint connects leading businesses with expert knowledge to support critical business decisions. As a Client Service Healthcare Associate, you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting clients across financial services, consulting, healthcare, and corporate markets. This hybrid role is based in New York City and designed specifically for graduates with May to December 2026 graduation dates.

Key responsibilities

Understand client business questions, research relevant markets, and identify subject matter experts who can address client needs.
Conduct outreach and phone conversations with senior professionals to build rapport, address objections, and secure their participation in client consultations.
Manage search results and test new research approaches while remaining accountable for client outcomes.
Handle multiple urgent requests simultaneously while maintaining the speed, accuracy and attention to detail clients require.
Use AI-enabled research tools to advance project work, evaluate results, identify gaps and apply human judgment before proceeding.
Build relationships with clients by learning their priorities and establishing trust that supports long-term partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated achievement through work experience, internships, leadership roles, athletics, or other demanding commitments.
Background in finance, economics, or related fields is relevant, though strong commercial drive and results are valued across academic backgrounds.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.
Ability to prepare thoroughly for conversations, follow through reliably, and persist when initial approaches do not succeed.
Comfort engaging senior professionals, conducting phone-based outreach, and maintaining momentum despite objections.
Curiosity about how businesses and markets function, with the ability to translate research into stronger ideas and client results.

What makes this role worth considering

You will gain exposure to leading decision makers across major investment firms, consultancies, and corporations while building transferable skills in research, communication, persuasion, negotiation, and project management through hands-on work and mentorship. High performers can advance to Client Service Manager positions with responsibility for client relationship management, revenue growth, and potential eligibility for monthly commission on client-facing project work.