FAQs
What is the role of a Summer Associate at Bain & Company?
The role involves understanding the Bain case delivery process, learning to generate hypotheses, conducting primary and secondary research, and collaborating with the team to present insights and manage specific work streams under guidance.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates should be Post-Graduate students from IIM Shillong (MBA Batch 2026) with strong academic records, excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is also required.
Will the Summer Associate have a mentor?
Yes, the Summer Associate will work under the constant guidance of a mentor to help manage the delivery of their work stream.
What types of research will the Summer Associate be expected to conduct?
The Summer Associate will conduct both primary and secondary research to obtain industry-specific data across geographies, structure this data, and draw meaningful insights.
Is prior consulting experience necessary for this role?
No, prior consulting experience is not necessary; however, strong analytical and teamwork skills, along with an ability to work under pressure, are essential.
What is the Bain Capability Network?
The Bain Capability Network is an expert client delivery team that collaborates closely with global leadership and clients, providing expertise across various industries and capabilities since its establishment in 2004.
Where are the Bain Capability Network nodes located?
The Bain Capability Network has nodes in New Delhi, India, and Warsaw, Poland.
How does Bain & Company define its success?
Bain & Company measures its success by the success of its clients and prides itself on maintaining the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
What industries does the Bain Capability Network specialize in?
The Bain Capability Network specializes in various industries including Consumer Products, Retail, Financial Services, and Healthcare, among others.