Associate- Vector (Enterprise Technology CoE)

Job Description

ABOUT US: Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 61 offices in 39 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. 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. In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. BCN plays a critical role in supporting Bain's case teams globally to help with analytics and research across all industries, for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence or Bain intellectual property. The BCN comprises of Consulting Services, Knowledge Services and Shared Services. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH: This role is based in the Vector M&A team, which is part of Bain’s broader “Data & Technology” umbrella within the BCN. The Vector M&A team is a specialized unit supporting Bain’s growth in the digital and vector space, focusing on Enterprise Technology, Advanced Analytics, and Innovation & Design. The team works closely with Bain’s Vector Corporate Development practice group to provide strategic insights and data-driven solutions across the M&A lifecycle (inorganic growth) and business unit strategy The Vector CoE supports a wide range of strategic initiatives, including: M&A Research – Conducting market scans, screening for potential targets, publishing newsletters, and performing periodic analyses to evaluate market dynamics Financial Analysis – Assessing financial performance and building financial models to evaluate financial health Talent Analytics – Conducting workforce analytics from a due diligence perspective WHAT YOU’LL DO: Conduct daily screening for potential Technology M&A targets using IP databases, industry reports, and internal tools Analyze company fundamentals, market positioning, growth drivers, and strategic fit with our tech investment thesis Create and maintain a pipeline of actionable opportunities aligned with the team's sectoral focus and investment criteria. Prepare concise screening memos and internal presentations to communicate key insights to senior team members Support due diligence efforts by gathering preliminary data and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders Collaborate closely with deal execution teams, providing initial analysis and transitioning qualified leads. Continuously refine screening frameworks and methodologies to improve efficiency and deal origination quality. Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory developments to identify emerging opportunities Work closely with team leads to build and deploy vector diagnostic tools and contribute actively to IP development Quick ramp up ability. Identify and employ relevant research sources and analytical tools Ensure timely, high quality, zero-defect research, analysis and output produced by the analysts Understand client needs and situations and adapt to case expectations Generate and screen realistic answers based on sound reality checks and recommend actionable solutions Learn how to make businesses more valuable and responsible for generating specific industry or company insights, to support global Bain practices Take responsibility for assigned work streams and generate hypotheses. Effectively understand the work plan and execute it (includes industry research, preparing presentations, data analysis and other initiatives) Identify and apply the relevant analytical tools for own work stream. Ensure zero-defect analysis in own work stream ensuring key questions are answered in a timely manner Communicate data, knowledge and insight to the entire team. Generate and screen realistic solutions based on sound reality checks and recommend actionable solutions Deliver clear and professional presentations to the team/team leaders/managers Consistently seek and provide meaningful and actionable feedback in all interactions; recognize different skills and development needs in oneself and work towards it ABOUT YOU: Candidates should be graduates / post-graduates with strong academic record Work experience range in case highest qualification is undergraduate studies – 2-5 years of relevant experience in a professional services context Work experience range in case highest qualification is postgraduate studies – 0-3 years of relevant experience in a professional services context Experience in conducting secondary Research, perform market scans, assess industry trends, and run due diligence for potential targets and knowledge of databases such as S&P CapIQ, Deallogic, Factiva, etc. is a must Workforce analytics and financial modelling experience to assist in corporate and strategic Due diligence Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, advanced genAI knowledge is required and experience with financial modeling, Python, Alteryx, VBA, and Tableau is a plus Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure 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 12 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. Show more Show less