Vault’s Verdict

As a leader in the global consulting industry, it’s no surprise to find Bain insiders have good things to say about their firm—no matter where it’s operating. That’s by design because Bain operates with a true one-firm model, and it’s a testament to the firm’s culture of excellence.

One thing that insiders love about Bain is its ‘build your own Bain’ mantra. The firm’s consultants are free to create a career that fits their specific needs, in terms of what type of projects they take on, how and when they work, and how they develop their careers. The firm’s first-rate training opportunities and commitment to a sustainable work-life balance stand out too. Altogether, as these rankings attest, Bain is an excellent place to build a consulting career, regardless of your geography.

Employee Reviews

Quality of Life

• “Bain takes employees’ sustainability very seriously. Each team tracks and measures how its members feel about overall sustainability and discuss this with the partner team each week. The partners make changes, including pushing back on client requests, to ensure the work and quality of life are sustainable.”
• “You can flex your work up and down depending on priorities at work and in life, with family.”

Career Development

• “Personal development opportunities are extensive, but internal mobility can be limited depending on the economic cycle.”
• “Bain allows you to ‘create your own Bain’ and evolve your role and responsibilities in line with your interests and passions.”

Compensation

• “The best aspect of the compensation is its holisticness.”
• “The firm offers extensive health coverage, from in-patient to out-patient care, to dentistry and other wellness programs like a gym, physiotherapy, and a mental health coach.”