Why Bain?
When I first chose Bain it was for the people: I couldn't imagine a
better group of individuals to work with - they're crazy smart, but
very down to earth. It's great to be able to learn from and joke
with the people you work with. Since then, I've come to appreciate
the amazing variety of client exposure Bain affords its consultants
and the level of importance Bain places on training.
My passion at Bain and outside of the
office
I love the level of collegiality in the Bain Toronto office - it's
full of driven people, but is a very laid back environment. I've
been able to get involved in planning a ton of office programs and
events, which have been a great way to get to know my colleague.
Outside of work I'm an avid skier and golfer, and regularly hit the
slopes / links with both Bain and non-Bain friends.
My favorite (recent) case
My favourite recent case was tech-telecom client I worked on last
year. Bain's worked with this client for over two years, touching
all parts of it business. Working with them for almost a year, I
was able to really get to know the clients, developing a lot of
personal connections. Seeing how our work impacted the client over
the long term - increased stock price, higher margins, and faster
growth - was a hugely rewarding experience. It's something the
whole team is really proud of!
My personal results story
I had the chance recently to work directly with the senior
leadership of a mid-size tech telecom company to assist in
articulating their strategic plan. I worked fairly closely with
individuals in their finance, marketing, & business development
group to understand how their strategic plan would ultimately be
implemented and what that meant from a financial point of view.
Ultimately we worked directly with the CEO and CFO to prepare the
materials for a board meeting. It was a great chance to work
directly with senior leaders and get an insiders view of how the
strategic planning process works in large companies.
My perspective on diversity at Bain
One thing that continues to amaze me about Bain is the incredible
diversity of my colleagues. Everyone brings a unique background and
set of experiences to the table. Whether it's unique talents, broad
travels, athletic skills, the ability to speak multiple languages,
or just a great sense of humour, I've learned something unique from
everyone I've worked with.
A final thought
One of the things that we say about Bainees is that we take our
work seriously, but not ourselves. I can absolutely say that's true
of every Bainee I've met, irrespective of tenure, office, or
background. It truly is the people that makes this such a special
place to work.
