Launch Program: Business Functions Internship

About Bain & Company 

Bain & Company is one of the world's leading management consulting firms, partnering with clients across the private, public, and non-profit sectors to deliver results and create lasting impact. Founded in 1973, we operate across 67 cities in 40 countries, serving clients across every industry and in every part of the world. 

Our Middle East offices span Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Doha, and are among our fastest-growing globally. Our Riyadh office is at the center of that story — a close-knit, entrepreneurial team operating at remarkable pace, working at the heart of Saudi Arabia's national transformation and partnering with some of the most significant organizations in the Kingdom on their most critical agendas. It is the kind of office where people invest in those around them, and where all team members are included, supported, and given the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. 

The Launch Program 

Launch (انطلاق) is Bain & Company's Business Functions internship program, designed to give talented early-career Saudi nationals meaningful, hands-on experience within one of our core internal functions — bridging the gap between academic preparation and professional practice. 

Positions are offered as fixed-term contracts of either 6 or 12 months. The program is open to recent graduates, as well as students enrolled in a degree program that includes a mandatory cooperative education (COOP) placement as a formal requirement. 

Key responsibilities 

SUPPORTING THE TEAM 

• Provide day-to-day operational support to the functional team, assisting with scheduling, coordination, and task management 
• Help prepare materials, reports, and presentations as directed by team members 
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation to support team workflows 
• Assist with the planning and logistics of team initiatives, events, or projects as directed

USING SYSTEMS AND TOOLS 

• Learn and operate the relevant internal systems and platforms used by the team (e.g., HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, finance tools, or CRM platforms, depending on function) 
• Enter, update, and maintain data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Generate standard reports from internal systems to support the team's work 
• Participate in training on new tools or platforms as they are introduced 

ENGAGING WITH BROADER TEAMS 

• Build positive working relationships with direct team members and immediate colleagues across the function 
• Support internal coordination by helping to chase information, follow up on requests, and assist with day-to-day communication as directed 
• Attend team meetings and internal sessions, contributing where appropriate and building familiarity with how the broader business operates 
• Participate in program specific and firmwide learning sessions or events to broaden understanding of the business and develop professional networks 

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

• Set clear goals in collaboration with your team lead, and leverage your buddy to take responsibility for tracking progress against them 
• Seek and apply feedback regularly, with a positive attitude to new ways of working 
• Build a foundational understanding of the business function and how it contributes to the firm's overall objectives 
• Participate in the development and adoption of AI-powered tools being rolled out across business functions — contributing feedback, testing new workflows, and helping embed these tools into day-to-day team practice

FUNCTION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Recruiting: Supporting the Middle East (ME) recruiting team across the candidate lifecycle from attraction to assessment. Becoming a confident user of candidate tracking system (Avature) in order to review applications and move applications through the process. Assisting with recruit engagement marketing efforts, on the ground support for in office and on campus events and helping with logistics for interview days 
• Human Resources (HR): Supporting the ME HR team with system updates and data maintenance across Bain's HR platforms. Assisting with onboarding and offboarding logistics, employee record management, and HR reporting. Contributing to project work as directed, which may include research, process documentation, or preparation of internal materials. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records with a high degree of discretion given the confidential nature of HR information 
• Finance: Supporting the ME Finance team with day-to-day financial operations and reporting. Assisting with data entry, expense tracking, and the maintenance of financial records. Helping to prepare internal reports and updating trackers used for budget monitoring and cost management. Supporting month-end processes and contributing to process improvement projects as directed by line Manager 
• Staffing: Supporting our consultant staffing process across the ME offices and staffing pool. Becoming a confident user of our staffing system (BOSS) in order to pull reports, generate updates, and collect data for our ongoing staffing transformation. Also understanding and helping to generate insights from regular consulting staff survey results and updating slides for office meeting and regular reporting 
• Marketing: Supporting the ME client reputation team with the planning and logistics of internal and external events as required. Assisting with quality-checking of marketing materials, presentations, and communications before distribution. Contributing to social media content coordination and scheduling as directed. Supporting the maintenance of internal resource libraries, albums, materials and knowledge management tools, ensuring materials are accurate, up to date, and well organized 
• Technology Solutions Group (TSG): Supporting the ME Technology Services Group with day-to-day IT operations and user support. Assisting with logging, tracking, and following up on IT service requests to help ensure timely resolution. Helping to maintain IT asset records, documentation, and internal communications around system updates or tool rollouts. Depending on prior experience and team requirements, there may be opportunities to assist with more hands-on technical tasks such as hardware setup or system access administration

What we are looking for 

• Saudi nationals currently based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Please note that this opportunity is based exclusively in Riyadh.  
• To help streamline the application process, please select Riyadh as your first and only office preference (100%) when completing your application. 
• Recent graduate in a relevant field, or current student enrolled in a degree program with a mandatory COOP placement requirement 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Collaborative and curious, with a proactive approach and a willingness to contribute wherever needed 
• Genuine interest in the relevant business function and in building a career in a professional services environment 
• High degree of personal integrity and the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion

What the Program offers 

The name Launch is deliberate. For many participants, this will be their first professional role, and we take that seriously. Each participant receives a dedicated buddy, regular one-to-one check-ins with a team lead, and structured feedback at key milestones. Participants also have access to firmwide learning resources and the opportunity to build a professional network within the firm. 

Participants will be exposed to real projects and real business activities and will have the opportunity to engage with the AI tools and ways of working that Bain & Company is actively developing across its business functions. 

The program is a fixed-term contract and does not lead to a permanent role at Bain & Company on conclusion. The skills, experience, and professional networks built during the program are directly applicable to a wide range of career paths in the region and internationally.