Bain & Company

Who we are

Bain & Company is one of the world's leading strategy consulting firms. We have extensive experience across all industries and our highly customized teams bring each client a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert perspectives. Our success in delivering results has lead to Bain & Company bring ranked number 1 'Best Firm to Work For' by Consulting Magazine for the past eight years.

Bain offers the best practical business experience there is, and we help clients set new standards of excellence in their industries: quite simply, our people learn how to make companies more valuable.

What we do

We work with top management teams to tackle their key issues and generate lasting financial impact. We are focused on results and delivering substantial, lasting financial impact to our clients.

Our clients include some of the most successful global companies and private equity firms – historically, Bain clients have outperformed the stock market by a ratio of four to one.

A career at Bain

A Bain career shapes the type of business person you become, teaching you to quickly identify what's critical and to separate unimportant facts from those that are essential to making the right strategic decisions.

As an Associate Consultant (AC) you will be responsible for solving business problems and helping the team work on our clients' critical issues. In addition, you will learn how to develop and implement practical solutions to drive tangible financial results for your clients.

Bain offers unparalleled flexibility – ACs have the opportunity to pursue an MBA, go on externship or take a leave of absence to do charity work or travel.

Your professional development

Throughout your career at Bain, we offer excellent training. Your first year starts with two weeks of detailed training in the London office before flying to Cape Cod, Massachusetts for a further two-week global training programme where you will train alongside your international colleagues. In addition, you will be assigned a mentor to help guide you through your career as well as receive ongoing coaching, both informal and formal, from senior case members and peer group sessions to ensure that you continually develop your skills.

Bain is a meritocracy – there is no fixed career path or length of time that a person should stay at a particular level. Your progression is driven purely by your performance, not by your tenure. Although sponsorship is available to attend the world's top business schools, there is no requirement to study for an MBA, and many people have been promoted through to Partner without one.

What we look for

Bain people are dynamic, entrepreneurial and thrive on early responsibility. We look for exceptional graduates and postgraduates from any degree discipline who demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, initiative, leadership and teamwork.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter online.