Senior Underwriter/AVP Underwriter-Wholesale Primary Casualty
Chicago, IL job
About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
About Everest Evolutionâ„¢
Everest Evolutionâ„¢, the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing U.S. E&S market. Everest Evolutionâ„¢ offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale exclusivity for various products.
About the Role
Everest Evolutionâ„¢ is looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter or AVP Underwriter-to join our Wholesale Primary Casualty Team in Chicago or Houston. In this hybrid role, you'll work three days in the office and two days remotely, helping build a profitable book of middle to large market E&S Primary Casualty business. Your focus will be on General Liability and Commercial Automobile lines within a designated territory.
You'll also play a key role in implementing a regional growth plan, increasing brand awareness, and driving success for both your team and the region-all while delivering exceptional service and underwriting results.
What You'll Do
Underwrite select new and renewal accounts according to department standards.
Follow underwriting guidelines and referral processes.
Build and manage a diverse, profitable book of business.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with appointed wholesale brokers.
Set and manage pricing and risk selection standards to meet strategic and financial goals.
Collaborate with Actuarial, Claims, Loss Control, Operations, Finance, and IT teams.
Stay informed on competitor strategies and market trends.
What You Bring
A bachelor's degree in business or a related field (insurance designations are a plus).
5+ years of wholesale casualty underwriting experience, with a proven ability to support leadership strategies.
Expertise in General Liability and Commercial Auto segments.
A self-motivated, independent approach with strong underwriting discipline.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong relationship-building and coaching abilities.
The ability to assess risk exposures and natural hazards.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 annually. The rate of compensation offered will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Chicago, IL - South Riverside
Additional Locations:
Houston, TX
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at *********************************.
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Easy ApplySenior Underwriter-Primary Casualty Construction
Chicago, IL job
About Everest Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
About Everest Evolution
Everest Evolution is the Wholesale-Exclusive arm of Everest, serving the dynamic and rapidly growing US E&S market. Everest Evolution offers Property and Casualty insurance products across multiple business units, with wholesale-exclusivity for various products within the Construction, Energy, Environmental, Real Estate & Hospitality, and Public Entity sectors.
Overview:
Everest Evolution, a member of the Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Primary Construction Casualty team, with a position available in our New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Houston office. This role will report to the Head of Primary Construction. In this role, you will possess a strong background in underwriting construction casualty risks, have established market relationships, and be committed to delivering outstanding service and underwriting results.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Underwriting and pricing Primary Casualty policies for US construction-based risks for various program types.
* Cultivating strong relationships with brokers, clients and key industry stakeholders.
* Collaboratively working with our internal Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, Regional Leadership and Sales & Distribution teams to effectively meet quality servicing standards and to achieve underwriting goals.
* Adhering to portfolio management goals and objectives to ensure underwriting discipline and book profitability.
* Conducting thorough risk assessments for construction-related accounts and ensuring timely and accurate file documentation.
* Growing the construction portfolio in preferred casualty construction business.
* Supporting construction industry practice initiatives across the broader organization and other underwriting business units.
* Participating in relevant industry events and conferences.
Qualifications, Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.
* At least 4-7 years of casualty insurance industry underwriting experience, with construction experience preferred.
* Experience in working on various program types, such as wrap-up programs, project-specific placements and annual renewable contractor programs.
* Existing market relationships with construction casualty producers and agents.
* Strong analytical as well as communication and presentation skills.
* Able to think creatively around risks and program design.
The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000 annually. The rate of compensation offered will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
* Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
* Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Warren, NJ
Additional Locations:
Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at *********************************.
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Auto-ApplyAssociate - Supply Chain
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
You won't be working with just any clients-they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. We'll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.
You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You'll be at the heart of the action-helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client's strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you'll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.
As you collaborate directly with clients, you'll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we've left, you'll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you'll uphold McKinsey's commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.
* An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice
* 6+ years of experience in supply chain management (e.g., design and implementation of logistics strategy, network design and optimization, transportation, warehouse design and optimization, supply chain planning and management processes, supply chain modeling and optimization)
* Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients
* Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
* Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
* Ability to create work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
* Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
* Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
* Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
Client Success Specialist
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
In this role you will have a broad range of responsibilities, primarily focusing on leading post-sales engagement. This includes collaborating closely with McKinsey's client development, operations, and advisory teams to ensure the successful delivery of our solutions and managing ongoing client activities.
You will optimize onboarding processes, training, communications, and user adoption strategies, adapting to changing needs throughout the client lifecycle. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a portfolio of clients and internal teams is crucial to demonstrate the value of WAVE's offerings and a key part of the role with expectation to regularly share additional use cases, identify expansion opportunities, and drive product adoption and satisfaction.
This role also involves leading innovative efforts to broaden client impact and proactively deliver client engagement activities such as workshops, business reviews, and strategic outreach, particularly introducing new capabilities like Wave's GenAI-enabled Virtual Coach. You will address and lead the resolution of issues related to adoption, business operations, and client relationships, acting as a client advocate within the team and the broader firm.
Furthermore, you will deliver thought leadership by staying abreast of client needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings. This involves building and optimizing client delivery and development strategies, contributing ideas, and spearheading the implementation of new product development, marketing, and operational enhancements. You will also lead the contract extension and renewal process, serving as the main point of contact for all contractual and billing matters. This position requires a willingness to travel 20-30% of the time, accommodating the needs of our diverse client base and ensuring the highest level of service and engagement.
WAVE is part of the McKinsey Transformation Practice. You will be based in Chicago, New York, or Miami but also work with colleagues across the Americas region. You'll enable large-scale transformation and change programs through WAVE, a cloud-based program management solution, in combination with other tech-enabled assets.
WAVE empowers teams to drive performance and ensures superior execution and value delivery. Its mix of intuitive technology and McKinsey business advisory enables clients to track the progress and performance of initiatives against business goals, budget, and timeframes, powering transformation delivery and sustained change.
We are looking for team members who are excited about the scale and scope of impact to readily drive organizational change. As a Client Success Specialist, you will partner directly with c-suite executives and leadership teams to help shape strategy and build our holistic approach to client experience. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with a wide array of clients across industries and will have access to McKinsey's world class training programs and experts to develop deep transformation expertise and best-in-class business acumen.
* Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record; MBA/graduate degree a plus
* 5+ years of account management, client relationship management or pre-sales experience in a consultative product or services environment; prior consulting experience desirable but not required
* Experience with SaaS, CRM and/or digital products is required; experience in project management, program management or change management is desirable
* Relationship management skills; able to manage key stakeholders internally and at clients
* Strong entrepreneurial drive and sense of ownership with a keen interest in proactively building McKinsey's Wave solution
* Commitment to delivering exceptional results
* The role may require up to 20% travel
* Clear oral and written communication skills to present complex value propositions to senior client executives
Business Analyst - McKinsey Digital
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
As a Business Analyst with McKinsey Digital, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
Your clients aren't just any clients, they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term changes. We'll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.
You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You'll be at the heart of the action-helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client's strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you'll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.
As you collaborate directly with clients, you'll help them deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and business, both on technology and non-technology topics, as well as solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we've left, you'll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you'll uphold McKinsey's commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.
* An undergraduate degree in computer science/engineering, data science or another engineering/technical field with less than 3 years of work experience
* Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
* Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
* Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
* Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
* Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
* Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
Structural Design Engineer - Mid-Level - Chicago Office
Chicago, IL job
Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is accepting applications for experienced structural engineers to join our team in Chicago. Growth potential is significant and will be based upon the candidate's experience, abilities, and ambition.
MKA Structural Engineers have a passion for high-rise, long-span, and architecturally complex structures. Our engineers work on a variety of high-profile and challenging facilities around the globe, utilizing state-of-the-art design tools and collaborating in team environments. Please explore our website to better understand the exciting structural projects designed by MKA's team.
Successful MKA Structural Engineers:
Are self-motivated and strive for excellence in all aspects
Have effective organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Consistently think beyond rote training to thoughtfully and creatively design structural solutions
Display a desire for growth and welcome advancement opportunities
Welcome the collaborative and iterative process that comes with designing world-class buildings
Are excited to work on projects in cities around the globe, with the opportunity to travel
Requirements
3-5 years of experience designing structural engineering projects with construction costs in excess of $50 million
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from a university in the United States
Professional Civil Engineer license
Ability to communicate technical concepts in an accessible manner
Experience with the following software: MS Word, and Excel; SAP; ETABS, and Revit
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Expert Consultant, Marketing (FRWD)
Chicago, IL job
Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009.
Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
FRWD is Bain & Company's marketing acceleration capability, a 200-person community of expert practitioners who partner with clients (and their agencies) to drive meaningful business results and transformation. We are:
* Expert practitioners sourced from some of the world's leading in-house marketing teams, agencies and tech platforms
* Focused on delivering actionable insights with a passion for results
* Define not only What to do and Why but also How - rooted in real marketplace expertise
FRWD's work revolves around solving Bain clients' toughest marketing challenges. Often, this tends to take a few common forms:
* Marketing diagnostic - Develop a data-driven perspective of marketing performance of a company, brand or asset, along with prioritized opportunities to drive value
* Marketing acceleration - Help clients drive transformational change, new capabilities and learning to create sustainable competitive advantage.
* E-commerce acceleration - Improve operational value capture in key commerce channels with 3P retailers and DTC.
* Operating model - Set up the marketing organization for success (including MarTech and data strategy); build capabilities and ways-of-working.
* Due diligence - Partner with private equity fund clients to assess the marketing capabilities of target assets, and help build value creation plans.
WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
A FRWD Expert Consultant is a seasoned practitioner and emerging marketing expert, driving key workstreams within integrated Bain casework. Expert Consultants work hand-in-hand with client teams and cross-functional peers from across the Bain ecosystem. They have a proven track record of leveraging in-platform experience, data, and analysis to generate insights for clients and contribute to overall case results. They partner effectively with client teams and can clearly explain the impact and importance of their workstream on the broader marketing strategy and connect marketing insights to the broader business goals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Expert Consultant role at FRWD centers around a few key functions, specifically:
Problem solving and case delivery
* Drive key workstreams (with support from leadership team) and deliver results to meet client expectations and build client promoters
* Partner with generalist Bain consultants in a blended team environment, bringing to bear the best of all skillsets and expertise
* Demonstrate their reputation as a seasoned marketing practitioner with proficiency in distinct areas of expertise (e.g., industries, channels, platforms, products, tools, etc.)
* Lead a wide range of analyses and consistently deliver outputs and materials that are insightful and free of errors
* Leverage proficiency in-platform (digital ad, E-commerce, etc.) to gather data, generate insights, and develop testing plans
* Bring knowledge and expertise at the forefront of marketing technology and tools (GenAI, attribution and measurement, MarTech/AdTech, data)
Client communication and results
* Leverage expertise and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with clients and their agencies and work collaboratively with all parties
* Communicate clearly and consistently with team and clients to share insights and ensure alignment on workplan
* Bridge between specialized expertise and client business challenges, transforming marketing insights into actionable strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact
Extraordinary teaming
* Maintain a consistently positive and at-cause attitude, and contribute to day-to-day work across the case team
* Actively seek out and act upon feedback from team, peers, and leaders in the business
* Share expertise and best practices with team members across the FRWD ecosystem and across the broader Bain ecosystem
* Contribute to FRWD strategy and operations (e.g., sponsor internal initiatives, support the recruiting and hiring process, etc.)
ABOUT YOU
* 5+ years of relevant industry experience in marketing roles (e.g., agency, brand, in-house, or technology platform) with clear leadership experience and consistent trajectory
* Bachelor's degree required; MBA not required but preferred
* Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills to solve complex problems
Experience contributing to high performing, cross-functional, integrated teams
* Ability to solve tough problems effectively and efficiently, breaking them down into pieces and taking a hypothesis-driven approach
* Demonstrated proficiency in specific marketing domain(s), recognized by peers and superiors
* Strong expertise in the digital media landscape, including media partners/products and industry best practices
* Exceptional planning and organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and work with cross-functional teams
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Positive, at-cause attitude
* Willingness and ability to travel as needed
In addition to broad marketing expertise, deeper expertise across a select few areas of focus and growth for FRWD, including:
* E-commerce and retail media
* Marketing measurement and analytics
* Marketing technology
* GenAI in marketing (e.g., agentic search)
* B2B marketing
* Client services experience (from consulting, agency, or other similar contexts)
* Certification in some subset of relevant digital channels: Meta Blueprint, Google Ads, Amazon Ads, The Trade Desk Trading Academy, Adobe Marketing Platform
ABOUT US
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 61 offices in 38 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries.
Our vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators complements our tailored, integrated expertise to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. We've committed $2 billion in pro bono services over the next decade to support organizations tackling today's urgent challenges.
We're proud to be recognized with a platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing us in the top 1% of consulting firms for environmental, social, and ethical performance. Since 1973, we've measured success by the success of our clients-and we continue to lead the industry in client advocacy.
U.S. Compensation information:
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below). Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
* For New York, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $122,000-146,500. Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
* For Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $107,000-128,500. Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
* For Minnesota, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $97,000-117,000. Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
Additional compensation may include:
* Annual discretionary performance bonus
* 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after 3 years and fully vested upon start
* Full coverage of individual medical, dental, and vision premiums
* Generous paid time off, including parental leave and holidays
* Paid life and long-term disability insurance
* Annual fitness reimbursement
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
* Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
* Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
* Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
* Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
* Annual fitness reimbursements
Auto-ApplySenior Director, Product Management - Commercial Excellence
Chicago, IL job
Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009.
Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You'll join the Product, Practice and Knowledge (PPK) group as part of the Commercial Excellence Practice. Over the past two decades, Bain has formalized industry and capability areas, internally known as "Practices", integral to how Bain wins and delivers results to its clients. A practice is considered a business unit of Bain. The primary role of the Practice is to drive commercial growth, build and deepen Bain's expertise, and continually innovate to ensure Bain is best positioned to solve clients' most pressing challenges. The Senior Director of Product Management is part of the leadership team of the Commercial Excellence Practice and leads a cross-functional team in building AI / tech products, collaborating closely with Vector, the Core Innovation Team, among others.
We have moved rapidly to pioneer the use of state-of-the-art proprietary AI tools, now deployed worldwide to equip our 19,000-strong multi-disciplinary teams with a powerful suite of AI technology. We've also made 15 key AI-powered tools and solutions, and more than 200 additional AI-led innovations, available to our teams to enhance efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. (Read more about some of these here).
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Your core responsibilities will include:
AI / tech strategy and leadership
* Own the outcome-based roadmap for AI / tech products in the portfolio - grounded in client / user needs, technical constraints, and future-back vision
* Stay on top of industry and technology trends and the competitor ecosystem, balancing what's possible with what serves the Solution vision and maintaining a PoV on build / buy / partner
* Role model continuous AI / tech innovation by leading discovery efforts to test hypotheses, validating what's valuable for clients / users, and turning Bain IP and insights into tangible products and client-facing offerings
* Mentor a team of product managers that lead individual innovations and build a high-performance culture
* Define and execute quarterly objectives and key results, continuously measuring and reporting on progress and direct decisions on the product backlog, positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategy
Delivery and execution
* Drive AI / tech innovation throughout the product lifecycle:
* Ideate + discover with internal stakeholders, potential clients and users
* Test + learn with Lighthouse clients (leveraging insights to generate IP and data assets)
* Scale successful innovations to drive consulting revenue and client outcomes
* Evolve to stay differentiated and market competitive
* Measure + collect continuous feedback internally and externally
* Deliver cross-product strategic initiatives, reporting progress and outcomes to senior leadership
* Draft business plans for new innovations that demonstrate compelling value proposition and ROI to secure internal funding
* Draft business plans that demonstrate compelling value proposition and ROI to secure internal funding
* Ensure consistency with firmwide best practices and policies related to data governance and infrastructure
* Lead demos and establish credibility with client CTOs / CDAOs
Advisory and collaboration
* Collaborate closely with the Global Solution Leader to:
* Develop evergreen 3-year Solution strategy and plan, including supporting technical roadmap
* Make build / buy / partner decisions
* Deliver offerings that clients value and that differentiate Bain in the market
* Drive consulting revenue and growth for the Solution
* Share and leverage best practices (process, data, tools, and otherwise) across Bain, avoiding siloed problem solving
ABOUT YOU
AI product management experience
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, technology, or a relevant field
* 8-10 years of product experience
* Deep product intuition paired with a bias for validation and iteration
* Experience building products related to the Commercial Excellence Solution
* Ability to clearly translate technical concepts, priorities, trade-offs for non-technical audiences
* Strong storytelling skills: you can rally a team, align stakeholders, and inspire users
* Experience building with LLMs or other AI tools
Additional skills and experience
* Ability to structure and lead complex business research and analysis in fast-paced environment, as well as the skills to drive to pragmatic business insights
* Experience working closely with internal and external users to deeply understand, document, analyze, and synthesize user needs into product priorities, roadmap plans, and detailed specifications
* Facility / aptitude with agile product development lifecycle for digital technologies
* Proven track record of building successful AI / tech products from ideation to product / market fit and scaling
* Relevant experience or interest in digital solutions as a lever to drive business results
* Personal passion and excitement to learn new technologies, market trends and how AI will change the Commercial Excellence Solution
* Advanced skills in facilitating and fostering consensus among diverse teams
* Exceptional communication skills that enable building cross-functional relationships and managing projects across multiple teams; experience and proficiency creating high quality presentations
* Demonstrated track record of leading diverse teams with a variety of skillsets and expertise
* Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills with a proven track record of being a self-starter (comfortable with what could be a remote supervisor and team)
* Previous experience in consulting or advisory roles, with a demonstrated ability to engage with clients, understand their needs, and deliver value-added solutions
Personal attributes
* Entrepreneurial and at-cause: knows how to prioritize what needs to be done and rallies colleagues to get things accomplished; "roll up the sleeves" type of attitude, with an eye for continuous improvement
* A servant leader: track record of managing high-performing, service-oriented team members, motivating and developing colleagues above and below their own tenure and enabling their success
* Future-oriented: appetite to advocate for the customer, disrupt and innovate
* Collaborative: knows how to work with and through others to drive results and make change happen; well connected, with an extensive network of potentially relevant relationships
* Fun: passionate yet humble - someone Bainies and clients enjoy interacting with
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service, and Bain's best-in-class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles.
The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
* In Texas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between ($188,500-230,500).
* In Boston, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Washington State, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between ($206,500-252,500).
* In Atlanta, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between ($179,500-219,500).
* In Chicago, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between ($197,500-241,500).
* In New York City, San Francisco and Silicon Valley CA, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between ($224,500-274,500).
Placement within each range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, training, and skill level.
* Annual discretionary performance bonus
* This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
* 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain's comprehensive benefits and wellness program includes:
* 100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick time, and paid holidays
* Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
* Paid life and long-term disability insurance
* Annual fitness reimbursement
For all other locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
Massachusetts Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Auto-ApplyTechnical Lead - Life Sciences
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
As the Data & Analytics CoE Tech Lead, you will make application architecture decisions with the help of the team, while leveraging GenAI-supported insights, tools, or accelerators when relevant. You will deliver highly performant, tested, and scalable clean code, with openness to incorporating GenAI-assisted development practices when beneficial. You will also own product deployment and performance in production, potentially using GenAI-based observability or anomaly detection tools in the operating environment.
In this role, you will mentor and coach the technical team, including through code reviews and pair programming, and encourage thoughtful use of GenAI tools in the development process. You will anticipate and identify technical impediments and resolve them through architecture design, technology choices, or prioritization-considering GenAI's role in enhancing or accelerating these pathways. Additionally, you will work closely with the Product Owner to align the roadmap with strengths and opportunities within the existing architecture, including GenAI-enabled processes.
You will act as a thought partner to the Product Owner in story creation and acceptance criteria, clearly communicating tradeoffs in a GenAI-aware environment. You will co-create engineering practices, coding style guidelines, and testing approaches, embedding GenAI considerations such as code suggestions, test automation, or documentation generation where appropriate. Finally, you will constantly look for better ways to solve technical problems and design solutions, remaining open to challenging the status quo and integrating GenAI-supported methods where they enhance team performance or quality.
McKinsey's Life Sciences (LS) Practice serves clients across multiple dedicated functional service lines spanning Commercial, R&D, and Operations, as well as a host of client interest groups and functional joint ventures. Within the LS Practice, you'll be a member of the Data & Analytics CoE.
The Data & Analytics CoE is a highly visible, critical component of the practice. We are a growing group with an expanding global footprint. This is a top global priority and a high-profile position; the CoE regularly works with McKinsey Life Sciences senior leaders. We have the important remit of improving the insights we deliver to clients by designing the data strategy and delivering a large portion of analytics for the LS practice.
* Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution, with consulting experience preferred-ideally within healthcare.
* Strong experience leading the development of large-scale applications across multiple technical stacks, with familiarity in cloud environments and DevOps practices
* Hands-on technical expertise, with proficiency in SQL, Python, and experience in unit and end-to-end testing frameworks
* Skilled in Agile Development methodologies, backlog prioritization, and feasibility/complexity assessments
* Comfortable working in environments where GenAI tools support development, testing, and automation workflows, and able to guide responsible use of AI-assisted tools
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment and build connections across the organization
* Exceptional problem-solving skills, creativity, and a passion for working in cross-cultural environments
* Familiarity with big data, pharmaceutical/MedTech data, and a working knowledge of the pharmaceutical space a plus
* Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams, mentoring and coaching team members, and fostering technical excellence
* Balances hands-on coding with leadership, teaching best practices, and guiding technical decisions to maximize team potential
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to align teams on complex technical decisions and explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
Consultant - Contact Center Transformation
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
As a Specialist in McKinsey's world-class Operations Practice you will be responsible for blending strategic thinking with hands-on implementation and defining operational strategies to help our clients around the world solve their most critical problems.
You will advise McKinsey clients in defining their customer care vision and aspiration, prioritizing contact center investments into a clear roadmap, designing the future state and establishing foundational enablers to service operations like org and governance models, analytics and technology, insight systems and culture change programs.
Serving as the lead translator you will work between business and technology owners to problem solve strategic decisions on contact center tech selection, system configuration, integrations, service design, and implementation.
You'll participate in client development for both current and new clients through meetings and workshops on topics of interest. You will write proposals for new client engagements as well as participate in or lead key internal knowledge building initiatives, conferences and client workshops.
You will help drive the vision for the new horizons of agentic and AI in customer care; defining new frameworks, innovative approaches, solution designs, and diagnostic assets that drive measurable client impact.
* Undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline required; advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) preferred
* 6+ years of experience in Customer Care, Contact Center or Customer Experience transformation and strategy
* Expertise across the critical elements of contact center strategy, design and delivery, including experience in core contact center technology platforms, tools, and systems is highly preferred. This includes both the strategic design and implementation and/or configuration of contact center technologies.
* Deep knowledge of common telephony and CCaaS products, including Genesys, Amazon Connect, Five9, NICE, and Google CES.
* Exposure to implementing agentic solutions in contact center operations, bridging the gap between emerging AI capabilities and operational reality.
* Experience working in cross-functional teams, bringing together partners from across businesses to understand, define and address high-priority challenges within high-priority customer journeys
* Industry expertise preferred in: Banking, Insurance, Financial Services, High Tech, Media, Telecom, Retail/Consumer, Healthcare, Travel/Transport, or Public Sector
* Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
* Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
* Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
* Ability to travel up to 80% to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
Business Analyst - Operations
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
As a business analyst, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
Your clients won't be just any clients-they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. We'll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.
You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You'll be at the heart of the action-helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client's strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you'll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.
As you collaborate directly with clients, you'll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we've left, you'll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you'll uphold McKinsey's commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.
* Bachelor's degree
* 1+ years of experience
* Understanding and exposure to capital excellence & infrastructure, process improvement, product development, procurement, manufacturing & supply chain concepts and interest in network design, sales and operations planning (S&OP), inventory, or physical flow management
* Clear demonstration of having led operational improvements and in managing key transformation factors (e.g., performance management systems, mindsets/behaviors)
* Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
* Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
* Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
* Comfortable with extensive travel, up to 80%
Global Compensation & Job Architecture Director
Chicago, IL job
Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
As our Director of Global Job Architecture, you'll lead the design and governance of Bain's global job architecture strategy-ensuring consistency, equity, and scalability across our growing global footprint. Reporting to the Global Compensation Enablement & Operations leader, you'll serve as the firm's subject matter expert for job families, levels, titles, and evaluation systems, while supporting decision-making across our people and systems landscape. This is a cross-functional, high-impact role that sits at the center of Bain's people infrastructure.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
In this role, you will:
* Lead Bain's global job architecture strategy and governance, aligning global principles with local market needs.
* Maintain and evolve job families, titles, and leveling frameworks to ensure consistency across functions, regions, and business units.
* Guide HR and business leaders on complex evaluations and titling decisions, acting as a trusted advisor on internal equity and role design.
* Own Bain's global job catalog and lead catalog maintenance across geographies and functions.
* Monitor internal needs and external trends to ensure job structures remain relevant, scalable, and competitive.
* Manage Bain's job evaluation methodology, governance processes, and vendor relationships.
* Serve as the primary bridge between the Compensation CoE and Workday teams to ensure accurate data configuration and system integrity.
* Drive systems integration, testing, and innovation-ensuring Bain's architecture tools are modern, efficient, and future-ready.
* Develop and deliver training, communications, and workshops to promote understanding of job architecture frameworks across HR and Talent teams.
* Establish and lead a formal process for resolving job titling or leveling disputes in a fair and data-driven way.
* Partner closely with regional HR leaders to ensure local frameworks and compliance requirements are aligned with Bain's global structure.
ABOUT YOU
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
* A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or CCP certification preferred
* 10+ years of experience in job architecture, org design, compensation, or HR operations within global, matrixed environments
* Deep knowledge of job leveling and evaluation methodologies, including titling conventions and structure governance
* Experience with HRIS platforms (especially Workday) and emerging technologies that support job catalogs and evaluation frameworks
* A strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and building consensus across global teams
* Exceptional organization, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* A strategic mindset with operational rigor and attention to detail
This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service, and Bain's best-in-class benefits package.
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
* In Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $168,000 - $201,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level.
* In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $175,500 - $210,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level.
* In Texas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $160,000 - $191,500; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level.
Additional compensation may include:
* Annual discretionary performance bonus
* 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after 3 years and fully vested upon start
* Full coverage of individual medical, dental, and vision premiums
* Generous paid time off, including parental leave and holidays
* Paid life and long-term disability insurance
* Annual fitness reimbursement
MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Auto-ApplySenior Data Science Analyst - Growth, Marketing & Sales
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
You will collaborate with colleagues and clients to create new strategies across a wide platform of projects, from customer life-cycle management, MROI, pricing and promotions, marketing mix modeling, to analytic transformation.
In this role, you will help to expand our current analytics capabilities and architect new strategies and applications within a dynamic innovative organization. You will shape the future of what data-driven organizations look like, drive processes for extracting and using that data in creative ways and create new lines of thinking within an infinite number of clients and situations, with an eye on optimizing every aspect of our clients' marketing practices.
Through the measurement, manipulation, reporting and dissemination of broad sets of data, you will create valuable, transformative business strategies. You'll apply and advise teams on state-of-the-art advanced analytic and quantitative tools and modeling techniques to derive business insights, solve complex business problems and improve decisions.
As a core member of the consulting team, you'll conduct deep analytics on a broad set of client and external data and play a lead role in team problem solving through findings and insights from that analysis.
You'll also lead and support the development of knowledge for our firm's analytics group. You may do this by creating a roadmap for a greater understanding of analytics and its impact on the consulting population or by partnering with other analytics consultants to ensure timely and effective methods on the extraction, assembly and transfer of broad, complex sets of data.
You'll be working in one of our offices in North America within our Growth, Marketing & Sales practice.
The Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice strives to help clients in both consumer and business-to-business environments on a wide variety of marketing and sales topics. Our clients benefit from our experience in core areas of marketing such as branding, customer insights, marketing ROI, digital marketing, CLM, pricing, and sales and channel management. Our Practice offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of marketing, sales and consulting. Focusing on issues like redefining marketing and sales operations and commercial transformation, our people help clients build capabilities and transform how companies go to market - moving them to customer centric organizations.
* Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (i.e. Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Operations Research)
* 2+ years of hands-on work experience developing and applying predictive models and other advanced statistical approaches in a corporate or consulting setting, preferably in a marketing and sales context
* Strong academic qualifications, including advanced understanding/coursework in database management and math (Linear, Algebra, Calculus)
* Experience in B2B or B2C environments also preferred
* Proficiency in statistical data analysis and data mining packages (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, Alteryx, MatLab, STATA, Excel)
* Advanced knowledge of data management tools including SQL/RDBMS, NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB), Hadoop and/or other big data technologies
* Advanced programming skills in at least one of Python, R, Java experience linking multiple data platforms (social media, open, etc.) and with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
* Intellectual curiosity, along with excellent problem-solving and quantitative skills, including the ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions
* Ability to independently own database development and decisions, balancing demands and deadlines
* Strong people skills, team-orientation, and a professional attitude
* Distinctive communications skills and ability to communicate technical content in an easy-to-understand way
* Ability to travel up to 75%
Senior Compliance Manager - Sanctions
Chicago, IL job
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
You will be based in the United States of America, Canada, or Europe as part of our Ethics & Compliance (E&C) team. The E&C function's mission is to manage risks to our firm, our clients, and our people, while also enabling our firm's client impact and innovation.
The E&C function is a globally integrated team within the second line of defense of our firm. McKinsey has an E&C program that is structured in a way that ensures that it is well designed, empowered to function effectively, and works in practice. Our E&C program includes a clear message that misconduct is not tolerated as well as policies, procedures, training, monitoring and consequence management to ensure the program is well-integrated into our firm's operations and workforce. This opportunity works in the Global Firm Practices pillar, which is responsible for instilling trust that our firm serves clients and communities with integrity and adheres to regulatory requirements.
As a Senior Compliance Manager, Sanctions, you will lead and oversee the sanctions compliance framework within our Sanctions & Trade Compliance team to ensure our firm adheres to all relevant regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for building, shaping, and driving a robust and comprehensive sanctions compliance program within E&C, partnering closely with senior leaders, legal, and risk functions.
You will drive the sanctions compliance agenda including the continuous evolution of the program based on our firm's risk profile. You will also provide internal visibility to the ever-changing nature of the sanctions regulatory landscape and ensure appropriate enhancements to our ongoing program and activities as needed.
You will support the our firm's sanctions compliance risk assessment, drive the enhancement of sanctions controls (e.g., sanctions screening), improve sanctions standards, develop metrics on sanctions compliance matters (e.g., key risk indicator dashboards, systems, testing) and deliver sanctions-specific expertise and guidance as needed to key support functions (e.g., Human Resources, Supplier Risk, Talent Attraction, Product, etc.).
You will collaborate with a cross-functional and senior stakeholder group (e.g. Legal, Risk, etc.,) across our firm in a timely and efficient manner. You will articulate our regulatory compliance obligations to internal and external stakeholders, serving as an expert advisor to the broader E&C community and other stakeholders. Finally, you will play a critical role in sustaining and evolving our E&C program and upholding our commitment to integrity and lawful practices.
Your work will strengthen our firm's global sanctions compliance framework by advancing its design, oversight, and continuous improvement. Your contributions will ensure that evolving geopolitical and regulatory developments are translated into actionable risk management practices.
* 5+ years in Risk and/or Compliance, with a focus on international trade controls (e.g., sanctions, export controls).
* Strong knowledge of US, UK, EU, UN, and other global economic sanctions; experience with risk-related databases and technology solutions (e.g., screening tools).
* Specialized compliance training or certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, CSS) are a strong plus.
* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and issue-spotting abilities.
* Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle complex, sensitive issues in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
* Proven experience leading global, multi-disciplinary teams and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.
* Builds trust-based relationships with leaders and colleagues; acts as a key thought partner and cultivates a respectful, team-oriented culture.
* Demonstrates discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential materials.
* Proactively addresses ambiguous problems and drives them to resolution.
* Knowledge of research techniques, databases, and accessing regionally relevant public records and archives.
Physician Consultant Specialist - Social, Healthcare and Public Entities
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
You will participate in client engagements focused on healthcare value, including the development of clinical policy improvement solutions and innovative payment models with the goal of making healthcare better, more affordable, and more accessible for millions of people around the world.
In this role, you will participate in and, in some cases, lead the development of recommendations and advise teams on evidence-based medicine, clinical practice, and healthcare policies. You will also represent the Clinical and Risk Excellence (CARE) team, together with other senior McKinsey colleagues, in public-facing forums including conferences and expert panels and engage in authorship of the Healthcare Practice's related articles for peer-review and other external publications.
You'll work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement. This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating, and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You'll also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
You will serve on client project teams alongside traditional consultants, gaining broad exposure to health care businesses and business problems. You will receive extensive day-to-day mentorship and apprenticeship from senior consultants.
The Social, Healthcare and Public Entities (SHaPE) Practice is one of 10 industry practices within the firm and has a mission of measurably improving individuals' lives, livelihoods and health and creating safer and more just communities around the world. SHaPE serves governments, donors, healthcare payors/providers and non-governmental organizations on topics including health, public finance, education, defense, economic development and beyond.
Specifically, this role will be within McKinsey's CARE Domain which aims to deepen impact and rigor of our analytics and client service with clinical experience and intelligence and transform lives by creating new capabilities to enable value-based care. You will be working with McKinsey data scientists, engineers, clinician leaders and client teams who are bringing solutions and capabilities for stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem.
McKinsey's Social, Healthcare and Public Entities Practice fosters innovation driven by advanced analytics, user experience design thinking, predictive forecasting, and new product development. We are a community of entrepreneurs within McKinsey dedicated to using technology to accelerate meaningful impact for our clients. Through self-service access to analytics and data, software as a service solution, strategic acquisitions, and a vibrant ecosystem of alliances, we are redefining what it means to work with McKinsey.
Our capabilities are foundational to multiple high-profile initiatives and have been core to the practice in delivering organization wide transformation programs for payors (public and private) and providers. The team has grown to 300+ colleagues globally over the last four years. It is a unique mix of healthcare experts, physicians, statisticians, engineers, data scientists, and more.
* Clinician (e.g., MD/DO/RN) degree and clinical experience required
* Experience in nephrology, women's health, or oncology strongly preferred
* Clinical practice experience
* Experience with population health quality metrics including healthcare outcomes, health plans and provider networks is a plus
* Ability to counsel and influence senior clinical business leaders (e.g., CMOs)
* Good steward of resources, with a track record of using resources effectively
* Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
Staff Engineer I, Software Engineering
Chicago, IL job
Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
This team considers the full spectrum of people, tech, and process to help others at Bain achieve their goals. We aim to understand our partners in the business so well that our proposed architectures, apps, and automations really do improve their work lives. If you're the sort of person who embraces change, who has an entrepreneurial spirit, and who friends and family still call for tech advice, this might be a great team for you.
WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
The Staff Engineer I is a senior role who can independently handle a software module/ function which includes technical delivery, stakeholder management and communication. The role is also responsible for aligning the technical delivery goals with product vision. The individual is also responsible for coaching and mentoring of the team from technical delivery standpoint. This position works as a member of an Agile/scrum software development team focused exclusively on building and supporting Bain's most strategic internal software systems.
Team members work collaboratively to design, build and implement new features and functionality in their systems aimed at delivering the most value to Bain's global users and supporting key business initiatives. Systems developed are primarily enterprise-scale browser based or mobile applications developed with current Microsoft development languages and technologies, with a global user base and integration points with one or more other internal Bain systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Technical Delivery
* Provide module-level technical leadership on teams developing and updating enterprise scale applications at Bain.
* Work as a member of an agile software development team with full participation in all Agile team events and activities.
* Take lead for the development of more complex components or functions with special requirements within a sprint. Understand the links between stories and desired outcomes and support the Engineering Manager and Product Owner with product strategy.
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of business and domain. Support Product Owner and Engineering Manager in defining product roadmap and backlog by providing technical input.
* Work in collaboration with other team members on an agile team to analyze user stories, perform task breakdown and define technical approach and complete committed tasks as per sprint schedule. Support junior team members in analyzing requirements and completion of technical tasks.
* Demonstrate strong understanding of using the underlying application development infrastructure.
* Help improve the infrastructure to optimize the application development
* Contribute in the design, architecting and prototyping of applications and significant application upgrades primarily working with Engineering Managers Architects and Project/Product Managers.
* Prepare work estimates for committed components and support/review other team members' estimates. Actively make recommendations to the other team members for their task allocations to promote skill diversity and growth.
* Write unit test plans for committed components. Execute and confirm successful completion of unit tests as part of the criteria for completion. In addition, review and support unit testing completed by other team members.
* Contribute to planning and participate in the testing and release of application releases.
* Provide ongoing support for applications already in use. This includes problem diagnosis and resolution, ad hoc reporting support and database administration.
* Demonstrate ability to acquire new skills e.g. creating automation tests using selenium, creating UX designs, DevOps, performing functional/ load testing etc. through internal/ external trainings to be a T-Shaped team member helping the team in achieving sprint goals.
* Help ensure adherence to Bain development project process and standards within the agile team as well as actively participating in the continual evolution of processes and standards.
* Write and review technical documentation prepared by the team.
Research
* Contribute to evaluating and employing new and/or supplemental technologies necessary to deliver functionality for a given software application.
* Actively promote the research and evaluation of new tools and technologies beyond current product requirements that are likely to be used in future initiatives. Lead the presentation of findings and recommendations to the full Software Development team.
Communication
* Clearly communicate and exchange ideas across multiple fronts e.g., design, technical solutions.
* Demonstrate assertion in communication while working with team and stakeholders during crucial conversations.
* Has strong listening skills to recognize needs of a team-member, and acts to deliver a great team experience.
* Participate in internal skill development by sharing concepts and technologies with the full Software Development team.
* Provide feedback to Scrum Master, Engineering Manager and Product Owner to improve team performance. Shares best practices across software group.
Mentoring
* Provide day to day technical guidance and mentoring to 1-3 less experienced engineers on the agile team.
ABOUT YOU
* 5+ years of software development experience
* Bachelor's or equivalent degree
* Experience developing enterprise scale applications
* Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development methodologies and processes.
* Demonstrated record of strong performance in prior software development positions.
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated record of T shape behavior to expedite delivery by managing conflicts/ contingencies
* Experience in managing a group of developers from technical leadership standpoint.
* Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development methodologies and processes
* Understanding of core architecture of the product and ability to suggest new technologies and approaches as per the product vision.
* Ability to deliver the assigned work independently with Zero D.
* Demonstrated record of strong performance in prior software development positions,
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Software Engineering - technical skills:
* Languages: Python, C#, T-SQL
* Web frameworks/ Lib: React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, etc.
* AI: OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Azure Foundry
* RDBMS: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
* ORM: SQLAlchemy, Entity Framework
* Data Storage & Analytics: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, Blob Storage
* Cloud: Microsoft Azure Services
* Unit testing: XUnit, Jasmine, etc.
* DevOps: GitActions
* NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Cosmos, etc.
* ETL Tools: Azure Data Factory
* Serverless: Azure Functions
* Caching: Redis, MemCache
* Familiarity with various authentication mechanisms such as OAUTH2, JWT, Azure Managed Identities, etc.
* Experience coding securely, including storing and retrieving secrets from key vaults (Hashicorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, etc.)
* Agile Ceremonies and Artifacts experience/certification is a distinct advantage
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. For all other locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
In Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $138,500 - $165,500 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $145,000 - $173,000 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
Annual discretionary performance bonus
* This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
* 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
* Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
* Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
* Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
* Annual fitness reimbursements
Auto-ApplyProvider Performance Improvement Specialist
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
You will be actively engaged with front-line client teams involved in helping hospitals implement operational improvements and organizational enhancements that boost cost effectiveness and improve quality of care for patients.
In this role, you will bring your healthcare expertise, operational experience and analytical skills to bear on topics ranging from clinical operations to management to procurement and workforce management.
You will leverage your expertise to take ownership of tenure-appropriate client relationships and guide clients through appropriate syndication discussions as well as longer-term front-line implementation projects. For example, if working on a procurement project, you will use your existing clinical or process expertise in procurement to weigh in knowledgably with clients on issues of clinical equivalency, utilization management and sourcing cost reduction opportunities.
You will deliver the necessary analysis to inform the problem-solving process. You will translate this analysis into actionable insights for your client teams to drive value capture.
You will be based in one of our offices in North America as part of Provider Performance Improvement (PPI), a group within our SHaPE (Social, Healthcare and Public Sector Entities) practice. Provider Performance Improvement helps hospitals implement strategies, operating models and organizational enhancements that sustain improvements in quality of care and boost cost effectiveness.
Hospital executives contend with many basic business challenges: improving customer satisfaction, containing costs, managing complex supply chains, and attracting and retaining top-notch talent. Yet the human consequences of their work, as well as ongoing healthcare reform measures and changing delivery models, make their roles more complex. We bring global healthcare expertise and operational and analytical skills to help executives meet these challenges.
Our teams have served market-leading institutions as well as hospitals embarking on large-scale performance transformations.
* University degree with excellent academic record required; advanced degree preferred
* 5+ years of professional experience in a hospital/clinical setting or direct provider consulting environment
* Interest in procurement topics (medical/surgical supplies, pharmacy, purchased services), clinical operations (reducing length of stay, increasing throughput) and workforce management (optimizing composition of clinical and non-clinical labor); open to backgrounds working for GPOs, pharmacy companies, medical device companies and/or healthcare consultancies
* Deep interest and skillset in analytics and a passion for improving the way hospitals source and utilize external spend areas from supplies to pharmaceuticals to purchased services
* Experience and appetite in analytics and quantitative/data analysis ideally in the health care sector
* High level of entrepreneurship, professionalism and presence to succeed in a team-based setting on the ground with clients
* Interest in hand's-on change management and operational implementation involving multiple stakeholders across a hospital organization
* Sound problem-solving skills; ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply during change transformation efforts with clients
* Comfortable traveling to client sites, up to 60-70% of time traveling
Director, Enterprise Architecture
Chicago, IL job
Description & Requirements WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list since its founding in 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
This team considers the full spectrum of people, tech, and process to help others at Bain achieve their goals. We aim to understand our partners in the business so well that our proposed architectures, apps, and automations really do improve their work lives. If you're the sort of person who embraces change, who has an entrepreneurial spirit, and who friends and family still call for tech advice, this might be a great team for you.
WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
The Director, Enterprise Innovation sits within Tech Solutions and leads the strategy, development, and delivery of innovative product outcomes aligned with Bain's strategic priorities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, ensuring products meet business objectives through agile, iterative processes. The Director fosters collaboration with senior stakeholders, influences change, and builds strong cross-functional relationships. They are also responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of Product Innovation Managers, driving adoption of best practices, and introducing new methodologies to enhance innovation efforts. A strong foundation in multi-disciplinary innovation and business acumen is essential for success in this role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Innovation Advisory:
* Support and coach innovation managers on various aspects of innovation, leveraging expertise to add value to the team's efforts and advising on strategic issues and initiatives
* Help implement agile methodologies and new innovation approaches for team success, guiding them on complex matters within the functional area
* Act as a subject matter expert, using deep functional and technical knowledge to influence team members and drive innovation
Innovation Delivery:
* Manage multiple team members responsible for individual projects, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with emerging business needs and strategic vision
* Support projects across the lifecycle and assisting team members in leveraging best practices and anticipating actions for successful project delivery
* Demonstrate a solid understanding of company policies and practices, advising and influencing the team on best practices and innovative approaches
Enterprise Innovation strategy and team building:
* Manage aspects of the Innovation team, ensuring team members thrive in their roles and develop strategic, cross-Practice product concepts
* Contribute to shaping EIA team strategy through OKRs and other initiatives, understanding interrelated departments and processes, and driving continuous improvement
* Develop and implement best practices for innovation through frameworks, playbooks, and tools that empower teams across the firm.
* Opportunistically expand the innovation portfolio of services, influencing decision-making and taking ownership of complex programs
* Possess highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, managing diverse relationships and interactions, and maintaining promoter relationships within the office or functional area
* Lead and inspire a team of Innovation Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
* Champion the professional growth of team members through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans, ensuring the team's skills evolve with business needs
* Conduct capacity planning to optimize team structure, identify skill gaps, and determine resource needs, including outsourcing opportunities, to meet business objectives
ABOUT YOU
* Knowledge of all modern aspects of product management with expertise in some areas - from opportunity discovery including strategy and commercialization, solution discovery and design and product development with a history of working cross-functional - designers, engineers, data scientists, etc.
* Good grasp of engineering processes and full software development lifecycle and literacy and awareness of technology trends, choices and risks
* Strong ability to influence for impact, including making a compelling business case
* Agile project management and design thinking/ human centered-design experience
* Expertise in Agile methodologies and leadership in coaching agile teams.
* Advanced skills in facilitating and fostering consensus among diverse teams.
* Ability to drive complex projects with strategic thinking and initiative-taking.
* Development of impactful customer-facing solutions from intricate business needs.
* Exceptional communication skills to address customer needs and expectations.
* Demonstrated passion for learning, leadership mindset, and cultural influence.
* Robust relationship management, negotiation, and vendor evaluation skills.
* Leadership and management experience, including performance and workforce planning.
* Experience with software and/or digital products in B2B space, from conception to launch, driving substantial positive impact on client results and business performance
* Experience shipping successful enterprise software products with a heavy focus on decision support and workflow automation
* Direct experience with agile methodologies
* Experience in product innovation, design and engineering processes and the full software development lifecycle spanning multiple industries or capabilities
* Experience with systems integration and/or UI/UX/Design
* Direct product leadership experience
* Direct management experience across multiple geographies
* Hands-on leadership in cross-functional teams, managing product and technical teams across multiple regions to ensure product success.
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. For all other locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
In Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $191,000 - $230,000 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $199,500 - $240,500 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
Annual discretionary performance bonus
* This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
* 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
* Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
* Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
* Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
* Annual fitness reimbursements
Auto-ApplyPrincipal AI Solution Architect
Chicago, IL job
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
* Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
* A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
* Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
As a Principal AI Solution Architect at McKinsey, you will combine deep expertise in full-stack engineering and advanced AI systems to deliver transformative outcomes for clients.
You will design and build scalable, production-grade solutions, spanning data pipelines, machine learning models, and modern application layers, seamlessly integrating them into client ecosystems to address complex business challenges and drive measurable impact.
In this role, you will bridge technical and business teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. Whether leading technical builds, scoping ambiguous problems, or advising on strategy and ROI, you will flex across technical and consulting skill sets to meet clients where they are and deliver sustainable impact.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating business needs into actionable technical roadmaps and guiding clients through the full journey of solution development, adoption, and scaling. Leveraging solutions engineering-including expertise in data, AI/ML, and architecture-you will deliver innovative, high-impact technologies while guiding clients to align priorities, navigate ambiguity, and achieve their strategic objectives.
Beyond delivering solutions, you will build client capabilities by mentoring stakeholders and enabling them to sustain and scale technologies. You will also shape un-scoped or emerging projects, turning broad ambitions into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans. By balancing hands-on technical execution with strategic advisory, and leadership, you will help clients achieve immediate results while driving long-term technology-driven success.
By combining your technical expertise, consulting acumen, and ability to lead high-impact engagements, you will help clients solve their most pressing challenges and contribute to McKinsey's reputation for delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions.
* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
* 10+ years of experience in software engineering or solution architecture, with demonstrable success building and operating complex systems
* Deep expertise in full-stack development across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure, with strong command of data engineering, AI/ML systems, and deployment architectures
* Proven experience designing, implementing, and optimizing AI solutions encompassing data pipelines, model training and serving, and production MLOps
* Proficiency in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with containerization, orchestration, and serverless technologies
* Strong understanding of deployment pipelines, observability, performance optimization, and security principles to ensure reliability, maintainability, and scalability
* Experienced in dynamic, fast-paced environments; leverages strong engineering expertise and a passion for mentoring to build capabilities and deliver sustainable, measurable results
* Proficient communicator skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, fostering alignment among stakeholders, and transforming ambiguity into clear, actionable strategies
Structural Design Engineer - Mid-Level - Chicago Office
Chicago, IL job
Job DescriptionDescription:
Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is accepting applications for experienced structural engineers to join our team in Chicago. Growth potential is significant and will be based upon the candidate's experience, abilities, and ambition.
MKA Structural Engineers have a passion for high-rise, long-span, and architecturally complex structures. Our engineers work on a variety of high-profile and challenging facilities around the globe, utilizing state-of-the-art design tools and collaborating in team environments. Please explore our website to better understand the exciting structural projects designed by MKA's team.
Successful MKA Structural Engineers:
Are self-motivated and strive for excellence in all aspects
Have effective organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Consistently think beyond rote training to thoughtfully and creatively design structural solutions
Display a desire for growth and welcome advancement opportunities
Welcome the collaborative and iterative process that comes with designing world-class buildings
Are excited to work on projects in cities around the globe, with the opportunity to travel
Requirements:
3-5 years of experience designing structural engineering projects with construction costs in excess of $50 million
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from a university in the United States
Professional Civil Engineer license
Ability to communicate technical concepts in an accessible manner
Experience with the following software: MS Word, and Excel; SAP; ETABS, and Revit
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Must be authorized to work in the United States