Analyst - Sustainability(S&R)

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. 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.

We are 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 13 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams.

In 2004, Bain & Company opened the Bain Capability Network office in Gurgaon, to provide the best-in-class internal support, efficiently and professionally, to both leadership and consulting teams in Bain offices across the region and globe.

Who You Will Work With

Bain’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) plays a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s sustainability and carbon management initiatives. This position involves managing smaller sustainability cases, supporting complex cases under the direction of Project Leaders, and delivering actionable insights that drive Bain’s global sustainability goals.

As part of the S&R Flex Team, the Associate operates globally across diverse industries, managing 1–3 Analysts, and contributes to Bain’s offerings related to S&R practice. The role emphasizes working with frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, analyzing Scope 1–3 emissions, and staying abreast of carbon regulations. The Associate also applies technical expertise by implementing small-scale automation solutions using coding and AI tools.

What You'll Do

• Sustainability expertise –
• Ramp up quickly on assigned sustainability topics and apply knowledge effectively in casework
• Build foundational understanding of key concepts (e.g., Scope 1/2/3 emissions, carbon offsets, CSRD, CDP)
• Monitor evolving ESG regulations and global standards to stay current on compliance best practices
• Data analysis and Insight generation –
• Structure and break down complex problems in a clear, logical manner
• Synthesize insights from data trends and translate them into actionable recommendations
• Use relevant analytical tools to deliver accurate, zero-defect outputs
• Communication and Stakeholder engagement –
• Communicate findings and implications clearly to internal and external stakeholders, including senior Bain leadership
• Collaborate with Associates and Project Leaders to resolve issues across workstreams, including with executive leadership
• Technical proficiency –
• Use advanced analytics tools — Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, and/or Tableau Prep — to analyze data and build impactful visualizations
• Identify and implement AI-driven approaches to improve team efficiency
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience, preferably having an ESG exposure.
• Advanced excel, power-point and data analytics skills and familiarity with Tableau and/or Alteryx; Background in data analytics / data science or engineering is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple complex tasks, summarize and generate clear recommendations.
• Exceptional team collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.