Summer Associate (Apr 2025)

Your role

Bain's Summer Associate (SA) program is more than just a summer internship. It’s a springboard to your whole career and could quite possibly be the best summer of your life. It’s an ideal opportunity for MBAs or advanced degree candidates [e.g., JD, PhD, MD] who would like to experience the real world of consulting while getting insight into what a future with Bain would be.

The program starts with an intensive training to learn core consulting skills. You’ll work alongside Bain knowledge experts tackling complex business challenges and use your skills to help drive change in a range of organizations from global leaders to start-ups. Most SAs are amazed at the wealth of industry knowledge, client management and communication skills they acquire. You’ll also have the opportunity to secure a full-time offer to join Bain as a consultant upon completion of your studies.

What you'll do

• Working closely with full­-time consultants, who will provide coaching and mentoring
• Working with clients from Fortune 500 companies, midsize firms, nonprofits, and start-­ups across many fast-changing industries like consumer goods and retail, technology and telecommunications, financial services, industrial products, private equity, and more
• Presenting the results of your work to partners and clients
• Applying knowledge and skills from your first year of business school, and gaining access to an unparalleled range of opportunities

About you

The following are typical requirements for the Summer Associate Internship. Please check their office information for exact deadlines, any office-specific requirements and application information.

• Studying for an MBA or advanced degree from a top business school or university
• A solid team player who’s also an independent thinker
• A robust analytical skillset, endless curiosity and a penchant for thinking the impossible
• Must be deadline-driven, organized and able to multi-task
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills are important
• Fluency in English
• Any additional language and visa requirements for the office you wish to join

Compensation & benefits

The Summer Associate may receive a salary of around INR 130,000 to 140,000 per month. Bain & Company provides a comprehensive benefits program that is designed to help and meet the needs of employees and their dependents:

• Providing flexible work options, 
• Financial independence, security, and protection. 
• Medical, dental, disability, life insurance, 
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Free food, Team outings

All of these components combined with a friendly and supportive environment make Bain and Company a great place to work with.

Training & development

• The company's formula for success has been simple—create a high-impact, supportive culture where immensely talented people are encouraged to be brilliant at what they do. 
• With a strong support system, global experience, and opportunities to work with diverse teams, you’ll develop broad expertise that helps you prepare for what’s next, wherever that takes you.
• Regular ongoing training is important too, which is why they invest in comprehensive ongoing in-office training, digital learning tools, as well as on-the-job learning.

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Career progression

One's career progression at Bain & Company depends on their performance, not their duration. There's no certain career path or duration for a particular level. High-performers can quickly rise through the ranks from fresh graduates to senior-level experienced professionals. 

How to apply

To apply, you'll need to submit the following items, plus any additional requirements for the main office you wish to join:

• Resume/CV (Word doc or PDF files only)
• Educational background information
• Work experience
• Relevant test scores

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bain.com/careers/
• bain.com/careers/hiring-process/summer-associate/
• ambitionbox.com/salaries/bain-and-company-salaries/summer-associate?experience=0
• youtube.com