Associate

What is an associate?

An associate is an entry level trainee operating in the front office of a firm, typically an accountancy & professional services firm, investment bank, law firm or management consulting firm.

After a period of 2-3 years, an associate is given the opportunity to proceed onto the next level, in some cases requiring the successful completion of a training course and renewal of employment contract.

To find out the difference between an associate and an analyst role, see the post analyst.