Manager Assistant – Early Career Program for German Speakers

Bain & Company; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in Warsaw invites early-career professionals to join the GBS Academy for Professionals as a Manager’s Assistant. The program begins with four weeks of intensive training, equipping you with skills, tools, and confidence to thrive in an international consulting environment.

The role offers hybrid work with two days per week in the office, supporting Bain Managers who are often based outside Poland.

Qualifications

• Student in final year, a recent graduate, or up to 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Available to work full-time (8 hours per day).
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and international travel arrangements using MS Outlook and internal Bain tools.
• Support Managers with internal, non-consulting assignments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key contacts.
• Provide logistical and technical support for meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Conduct online research and gather information.
• Process time and expense submissions accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent German

Education

University degree (BA/MA) or international equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. 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 Bain’s Global Business Services (GBS) team in Warsaw, which was established to provide best-in-class internal support to Bain’s leadership and consulting teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. GBS plays a critical role in enabling Bain teams to deliver exceptional results to clients worldwide, operating as One Team – One Bain.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As part of the Bain GBS Academy for Professionals, you’ll begin your journey in an intensive, structured program designed to prepare you for success as a Manager’s Assistant. The Academy starts with four weeks of intensive training, equipping you with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to thrive in an international consulting environment.

This program is open to early-career professionals, students in their final year of studies, and recent graduates who are fully available to work full-time (8 hours per day). It is an ideal opportunity for those looking to start or pivot their career in a global consulting environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Manager’s Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality administrative and operational support to Bain Managers who are primarily based outside Poland. To support your learning curve, your responsibilities will grow progressively—you’ll start by supporting one Manager, with the potential to support up to five over time.

Your responsibilities may include:

Managing complex calendars and international travel arrangements using MS Outlook and other internal Bain tools

Supporting Managers with internal, non-consulting assignments

Building and maintaining strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and key contacts

Providing logistical and technical support for meetings, workshops, and conferences

Conducting online research

Processing time and expense submissions accurately and efficiently

ABOUT YOU

You’re motivated, organized, and excited to build a career in a fast-paced, international consulting environment. You bring a service-oriented mindset and a strong desire to learn.

Are a student in your final year, a recent graduate, or have up to 2–3 years of professional experience

Are fully available to work full-time (8 hours per day)

Communicate fluently in English and German

Hold (or are close to completing) a university degree (BA, MA, or international equivalent)

Are highly organized and able to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment

Enjoy working with people and finding practical solutions

Learn quickly and bring a strong “can-do” attitude

Are comfortable building relationships and working effectively with stakeholders remotely

WORKING MODEL

This role is based in GBS Warsaw and follows a hybrid working model, with a minimum expectation of two days per week in the office. Working model details will be confirmed as part of the recruiting process.