About
We're a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
What we believe
We seek out people and clients who challenge themselves to be exceptional—and champion that spirit in others. We’re guided by True North, our unwavering commitment to always do the right thing by our clients, people and communities.
What we do
We work with ambitious clients who want to define the future, not hide from it.
Global leaders come to us to solve industry-defining challenges in: strategy, marketing, organisation, operations, information technology, digital transformation and strategy, advanced analytics, transformations, sustainability, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. Our unique approach to change management (Results360) helps structure, orchestrate and enable sustained results.
We measure our success by the success of our clients: more than 64% of the Global 500, private equity funds representing 75% of global equity capital, leading nonprofits and innovative startups.
Values
Guided by True North.
We do the right thing, always. We are open, honest, and direct.
Passion for Results.
We are driven by a bold ambition to create extraordinary impact for our clients, teams, and communities.
Practical and At Cause.
We take on challenges proactively, bring fresh perspectives to find solutions, and collaborate to overcome any obstacle.
Diverse Teams, One Bain.
We believe diverse and inclusive teams are our strength and together we accomplish more than we can alone.
A Bainie Never Lets Another Bainie Fail.
We care for each other’s wellbeing. We trust and support each other in the spirit that another’s success is our success.
What sets us apart
Private Equity and Deals Powerhouse
Bain commands a lion’s share of commercial due diligence in Australia, so analysts dissect targets for major buy‑outs week in, week out. Deal intensity builds modelling speed and investor judgement quickly. Complementary corporate strategy cases keep skills rounded.
“Bainie” Culture with Work‑Life Balance
Protected weekends and ~55–60 hour weeks are enforced by leadership, unusual for top consulting. Frequent team events and flat hierarchy foster a tight social fabric. Alumni often cite culture over prestige as their reason for joining.
Top‑Notch Training & Global Opportunities
All grads fly to Cape Cod for two weeks of global boot camp—equal parts learning and networking. Later you can do externships, secondments or long‑term transfers across Bain’s 60+ offices. Structured mentorship and on‑demand courses reinforce continuous growth.
Results‑Oriented and Collaborative
Teams stay with clients through implementation to ensure measurable impact, not just PowerPoint. Even analysts present insights directly to client executives. Collaboration is prized; credit is shared through the team rather than hoarded.
