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Found 190 of over 232 reviews
4.2
90% Recommend to a Friend
87% Approve of CEO

Found 189 of over 232 reviews

4.2
90%
Recommend to a Friend
87%
Approve of CEO
Bain Capital Co-Managing Partners  Jonathan Lavine and John Connaughton (no image)
Jonathan Lavine and John Connaughton
67 Ratings
Pros
  • "Great work-life balance, team is always encouraging people to take time off and leave the office on time(in 7 reviews)

  • "Great benefits including profit sharing and cash bonus, office facilities have snacks and drinks stocked, barista on staff, and cafeteria is excellent(in 9 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "The work life balance can certainly be improved(in 26 reviews)

  • "Long hours and stressful moments are common(in 23 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Current Employee

      good

      4 Jan 2023 - Java/J2EE Developer 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      easy to apply in job

      Cons

      need to improve some easy methods

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    2. 5.0
      Current Employee

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      28 Sep 2022 - Associate Consultant in Mumbai
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good fun nice i like

      Cons

      it is all good there

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    4. 3.0
      Former Employee, more than 3 years

      Not a great place

      25 Jan 2022 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good salary and decent policies

      Cons

      No work ethics, can’t have personal time even during holidays

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    5. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Great experience

      22 Sep 2020 - Vice President in Mumbai
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Create opportunities for you if you are able to establish yourself in the system - Great team - Ability to drive real impact

      Cons

      - Work life balance can be tough to maintain (unless you push for it strongly)

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    6. 2.0
      Former Employee

      Not Great

      15 Sep 2018 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      work environment and office vibe

      Cons

      management, senior management, work ethics, politics

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    7. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 3 years

      Sector agnostic, extensive and intensive workex

      22 Nov 2014 - Investment Analyst in Mumbai
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      sector agnostic experience strong due diligence wide coverage of diligence areas deep dive

      Cons

      no 80/20 burnout no work life balance

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    8. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Great Company to work for.

      13 Mar 2023 - Senior Associate 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Good Leadership -Transparent -Lots of growth opportunity - Good Culture -Good benefits

      Cons

      - Sometimes you are expected to work long hours

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    9. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Good

      26 Feb 2023 - Senior Finance Associate in Boston, MA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Awesome culture and interesting work

      Cons

      Promotion based on years of experience, not performance.

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    10. 2.0
      Former Employee, less than 1 year

      Be ready to Grind

      8 Feb 2023 - Operations in Boston, MA
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazing company, strong brand and recognition to forward your career

      Cons

      Long hours and very micromanaged.

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    11. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Great Environment

      8 Feb 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great Environment to work at, lots of fun

      Cons

      Not a lot of autonomy

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