Bain London University Hiring
Bain London University Hiring
Bain & Company is one of the world's leading management consulting firms. We work with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver the sustainable success they desire.
Bain people are dynamic, entrepreneurial and thrive on early responsibility. We are looking for Bachelors, Masters (non-MBA) and PhD students from any discipline (or university) to join us as Associate Consultants. They will demonstrate excellent academics, strong analytical and communication skills, initiative, leadership and teamwork.
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Apply in 2025
Applications for the Associate Consultant role in the London office are currently closed and will open again in September 2025.
Assessment information
Following your application, you will receive a link to an online assessment which you will need to complete. The assessment will cover questions on your behavioural preferences, numerical and logical reasoning. You can find helpful preparation tips by visiting the Candidate Preparation Hub and looking at the following assessments: numerical reasoning, logical reasoning and a personality questionnaire.
People at Bain have a diverse range of personality traits and thinking styles, and we are not looking for one single type of person.
Interview information
Interviews consist of two rounds, with first rounds held in mid-November and final rounds held in late November. Interviews during both rounds consist of case interviews, so please consider beginning to practise early – helpful information and a video recorded interview can be found here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
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Social impact
Social impact
We apply our expertise beyond client work to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. On a wide range of initiatives, we partner with ground-breaking organisations in education, economic development and sustainability.
Mentorship
In 2020, Bain has committed to mentoring 50+ LGBTQ+ refugees in San Francisco, New York City, and London over the next three years in association with Tent.
Education Transformation
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Volunteering
Our office also sponsors other volunteering initiatives. Those include small team events (e.g. cleaning the beach, cooking for the homeless) to long-term commitments with social enterprises (lunchtime tutoring programmes, mock interviews for job seekers aged 16-25 and mentoring/training of charity CEOs).
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Everything you need to know
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What is the application timeline?
Applications are now open and will close at 13:59 BST on the 17th October.
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Which position should I apply for?
If you are currently in your final year of study or if you have less than two years of experience in industry since graduation, you would be considered for the Associate Consultant role via our University Hiring stream.
If you have more than two years of industry experience, please visit the Working Professionals webpage or email Experiencedhiring.London@Bain.com, who will be able to provide information about the experienced professional recruiting process at Bain London.
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Do I need to submit a cover letter?
You will not need to submit a cover letter if applying for the Associate Consultant role in the London office. Please note that a cover letter may be required for some Bain offices. We recommend checking with each of your office preferences for their specific application requirements.
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What should I do if my high school grades aren't from the UK?
Not a problem, please make sure you include as much detail as possible in your application. We will use our global office network to ensure we have a full picture of international grades in order to assess your application.
Have a question not covered here? Contact us at Universityhiring.London@Bain.com
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Does Bain London run an internship/electives?
Unfortunately, our London office does not offer internships/electives. The full list of Bain offices that offer internships can be found here. Please note that fluency in the national language is required in some offices. We suggest that you contact these offices directly if you are interested in following an internship or work experience – please find their details here.
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How should I prepare for the online assessment?
The assessment will cover questions on your behavioural preferences, numerical, verbal and logical reasoning. People at Bain have a diverse range of personality traits and thinking styles, and we are not looking for one single type of person. We would recommend visiting the Candidate Preparation Hub if you would like to explore any of these parts further.
Please ensure that all sections of the online assessment are completed by midday, 22nd October (BST).
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When are the interviews?
Interviews consist of two rounds, both taking place in November. Interviews during both rounds consist of case interviews, so please consider beginning to practice early – helpful information and a video recorded interview can be found here.
Interviews will be held in our London office and/or virtually via Zoom. You’ll find out more about this nearer the time.
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When are your start dates?
We have Associate Consultant start dates several times per year, typically January, April, July, September and November. You'll have a chance to learn more about this during the interview process.
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Are Bain & Company holding any events at my university this year?
We hold a number of events on campus and virtually every year – you can find out about all the events we’re hosting here.
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Have a question not covered here?
Contact us at UniversityHiring.London@Bain.com.
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