Bain & Company, Inc.

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK 

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 13 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities, and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor, and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ, and parents. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The Senior Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), plays a critical role in Bain & Company’s Enterprise Risk Management team. This position ensures the continuity and execution of ERM initiatives, focusing on strengthening Bain’s risk culture, enhancing risk reporting, and improving the firm’s risk ecosystem maturity. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Senior Analyst collaborates with key stakeholders, including Legal, Human Capital, Global Safety and Security, and Cybersecurity, to drive effective risk management strategies.

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise risk framework, conducting in-depth risk analyses, and preparing reports that communicate risk status, emerging trends, and mitigation strategies. Additionally, the Senior Analyst supports continuous improvements in risk management processes and governance to ensure Bain operates within a robust and proactive risk framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Development of the Enterprise Risk Framework: Assist in the foundational build-out of ERM processes and documentation. Help establish risk management principles and align evolving risk practices with Bain’s broader business objectives.

Conduct Risk Analyses: Gather and analyze risk-related data to identify key concerns. Contribute to developing risk approaches and mitigation strategies while staying informed about industry trends.

Assist in Risk Reporting: Support the creation of risk reports, briefings, and presentations to provide visibility into emerging risks and ongoing initiatives. Work closely with stakeholders to refine reporting structures as the function matures.

Contribute to Governance and Risk Initiatives: Work with internal teams to integrate risk awareness into key business functions. Assist in drafting risk-related policies and guidelines as the ERM function evolves.

Facilitate Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Engage with key stakeholders to gather insights, support alignment on risk priorities, and contribute to discussions on ERM’s growth within the organization. 

Assist in the implementation of Risk IT tools: Support transition to the new risk system by partnering with the TSG team. Conduct user acceptance tests, resolve bugs, and develop business requirements. Support project management activities using SCRUM methodology.

ABOUT YOU 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- 3-5 years of relevant experience in risk management or a related field. Applications from diverse backgrounds, including those transitioning into risk, are encouraged.
 - Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in using data analysis tools a plus.
 - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
 - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information concisely to senior stakeholders.
 - Good understanding of risk management methodologies, processes, and best practices.

Education or Equivalent Combination of Education, Training, and Experience

- Master’s degree in a relevant field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM) are a plus.
 - Fluent English is required. Additional languages are a plus.

Personal Attributes

Collaborative: Knows how to work with and through others to drive results and make change happen. Customer service oriented.
Entrepreneurial: Proactive, productive, and able to prioritize tasks effectively. Has a "roll up the sleeves" attitude.
Pragmatic: Strong problem-solving skills and practical, real-world sense of what is achievable.
Articulate: Engaging and concise in oral and written communication, with adaptability across various audiences.
Energetic: Driven, enthusiastic, and skilled in relationship development.
A great teammate: Passionate about the task at hand and enjoyable to work with.

ABOUT US 

Bain & Company is 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.