Automotive Strategy & Analytics Associate

Bain & Company, Inc.; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company, Inc. in Mexico City is seeking to join its Advanced Manufacturing & Services CoE, focusing on automotive and mobility. You will work on live engagements, develop client-ready analyses, and build IP through research and survey analytics.

The role operates in a hybrid setup (4 days on-site at the Polanco office) with collaboration across global teams, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and exposure to Tableau or similar visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong command of written and spoken English (C1–C2).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build expertise in the Auto sector across OEMs, suppliers, dealers, and EVs.
• Own defined workstreams under supervision and contribute to problem solving and client deliverables.
• Conduct open-ended research and develop high-quality insights for client-ready outputs.
• Synthesize data into clear visuals and presentations for client engagement.
• Develop points of view and contribute to IP publications and survey analytics.

Skills

English proficiency

Open-ended research

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

R

Job description

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 is a full-time hybrid role within the Bain Capability Network, where you’ll work with a collaborative team of 70+ professionals across Bain’s Advanced Manufacturing & Services (AMS) Centre of Expertise (CoE). The AMS CoE supports Bain’s global AMS practice through research and analytics and creation of intellectual property such as reports and points of view. The team works closely with Bain case teams, consultants, Research and Data Services, and Expert Partners to deliver client‑ready analysis across automotive OEMs, Suppliers, Dealers, and other automotive sub‑sectors.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to be a part of Bain’s Advanced Manufacturing & Services (AMS) – Automotive & Mobility Centre of Expertise (CoE), based out of the Mexico office. The AMS – Automotive & Mobility CoE works with Bain global case teams on live engagements, client development, and proposal support across a range of products—from go-to-market strategies and industry analysis to competitive benchmarking, Excel models, survey analytics, and ad‑hoc studies. The team also collaborates closely with the global Automotive & Mobility practice to build and maintain Auto data models and support the development of IP publications and points of view (PoVs).

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build expertise in the Auto sector, with a focus across OEMs, automotive suppliers, dealers, EVs, battery technologies and value chains, and evolving regulations.
• Work under the guidance of a Project Leader or Manager, owning defined workstreams and contributing to problem‑solving, work planning, client communication, and final deliverables.
• Conduct open‑ended research and advanced analysis, using sound business judgment and thought leadership to generate high‑quality insights.
• Select appropriate tools, data sources, and analytical approaches to steer analyses and ensure quality outputs.
• Synthesize data and insights into clear, audience‑appropriate, client‑ready presentations and visualizations.
• Develop points of view, contribute to intellectual property and survey analytics, and demonstrate rapid ramp‑up on new topics and projects.
• Understand client needs, generate and evaluate solution options, and recommend practical, actionable next steps.
• Integrate insights across workstreams, proactively resolve issues, and help drive alignment and consensus within teams.
• Build client‑ready dashboards using tools such as Tableau and deliver advanced analytical outputs as needed.
• Seek and provide constructive feedback, demonstrating self‑awareness and commitment to continuous development.

ABOUT YOU

• Willing and able to work in a hybrid set‑up with 4 days per week on‑site (Bain office in Polanco).
• Strong academic record with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and relevant Automotive & Mobility experience (2–5 years undergraduate; 0–3 years postgraduate).
• Strong command of written and spoken English (C1–C2 proficiency), with the ability to communicate effectively across global teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of any visualization tools or languages like Alteryx, Tableau and Python/R is a plus.
• Open to working in strategy consulting/research‑oriented set‑up and possess acumen to solve open‑ended problems.
• Hands‑on experience with open‑ended research, company factbooks, creating industry POV, sector and industry scans, summarizing key themes, trends challenges, survey analytics.
• Should possess strong communication and team skills, with ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop approaches to open‑ended problem statements.