This program is for those studying for their MBA. This internship will take place in the summer of your penultimate year. The Summer Associate program is structured for full-time students with a designated summer/internship break in the summer prior to graduation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11, 2026
ABOUT YOU:
The following are typical requirements for the Summer Associate Internship.
- Studying for an MBA 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 to think 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:
For all locations, the good-faith reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates. Additionally, in some locations compensation may vary based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
This Summer Associate position is a 10-week program, expected to run from early June through early August in most locations. The comparable full-time position in the U.S. has an annual base salary of $200,000. Summer Associates will receive compensation prorated from this annual salary based on the duration of the program.
Bain’s best-in-class benefits package is available for this role. Bain & Company’s comprehensive U.S. benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Summer Associates are expected to work in-person — both in the Bain office and at client locations — as an essential part of case team collaboration and client relationship-building. Expect to be in-person with your team most days.
This role requires regular travel. Travel may vary in frequency and duration depending on case assignments, and may require different modes of transport (flights, trains, etc.) and changes in time zones.
Given the nature of client service work, consultants are regularly required to work an unpredictable schedule to meet the performance expectations and deadlines essential to this role. Work schedules may be unpredictable and vary based on client needs.
This role requires the regular use of generative AI tools and Bain’s proprietary digital platforms to support analysis, develop work products, and deliver client recommendations.
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