Consultant
About the job:
Imagine a role that tests and develops your ability to solve fascinating problems every day. You work with the leaders of the world’s most innovative companies with supportive and bright colleagues. If this sounds like a career you’d love, apply to be a Bain consultant.
As a Bain consultant, your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, business management and leadership skills will be called upon from day one. You will be in the thick of the action as you work side by side with some of the best in the business, and you will help create change.
Every day is different, but here are a few things you can expect to experience and accomplish:
Research the client organisation and industry; interview, conduct focus groups and facilitate workshops with client employees, management teams and other stakeholders
Identify issues, create hypotheses and execute analysis; translate data into meaningful insights; present recommendations to key decision makers
Move the client to action; develop a plan to implement the strategic recommendations; manage the execution
Be a mentor to junior team members
There’s no one profile or experience set that makes a good Bain consultant. We hire from a broad range of professions: everyone is different, and everyone brings their own unique experiences and perspectives to the team.
Bain sees your experience as an asset, but this does not define your path. The generalist staffing model gives the flexibility to work across a wide range of sectors, and capabilities, and develop a deep business knowledge and expertise that will broaden your career horizons. The unrivalled business exposure you will receive from an early stage, provides unparalleled learning that continues throughout your time at Bain
The following is a list of general qualifications and abilities required for the consultant position at Bain.
Bachelor’s degree
Typically 5-8 years of work experience
Intellectual curiosity and an ability to think creatively
Strong problem-solving skills
A solid team player who's also an independent thinker
A robust analytical skill set
Deadline-driven, organised and able to multitask
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Proven track record of success
History of leadership and teamwork
To find out more, sign up to recruiting events and apply online please visit our careers page www.bain.com/careers