Associate, Performance Improvement (Opportunity Indicator)

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This is a full-time role based in Bain’s Mexico City office and sits within the Performance Improvement Centre of Expertise (PI CoE), part of the Bain Capability Network.

You’ll join the Opportunity Indicator team, which plays a key role in supporting Bain’s global consulting teams. The team focuses on benchmarking company performance, identifying financial and operational gaps, and enabling client development in collaboration with Bain consultants and subject-matter experts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an Associate, you will:
• Own and manage complex workstreams focused on company performance improvement
• Analyze financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) to identify cost optimization opportunities
• Leverage internal and external benchmarking to uncover value creation across functions
• Drive structured problem solving and storytelling aligned with Bain’s quality standards
• Partner with BCN and global teams to develop proposals and share knowledge
• Ensure accuracy and rigor in all outputs through strong quality control
• Translate data into clear insights with actionable business recommendations

ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone with:
• An undergraduate degree (engineering, commerce, business, or economics) and 2–4 years of relevant experience; or an MBA/postgraduate degree with 0–3 years of experience (consulting preferred)
• Strong financial analysis skills, particularly in GAAP/non-GAAP statements
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with tools like Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI, Python, or AI tools is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to work onsite in Bain’s Mexico City office four days per week