Global Analyst Relations Director

Bain & Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company contribution

Life and long-term disability

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

Bain & Company is seeking a Global Analyst Relations Senior Director to define, build, and lead the firm’s worldwide analyst engagement function. You will report to the Executive Vice President of External Relations and own the engagement strategy, operating model, and commercial activation of analyst outcomes.

You will strengthen Bain's market position, particularly in Technology, AI, and Digital capabilities, translating priorities into strategic analyst relationships that enhance credibility

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of analyst relations experience within technology, professional services, or consulting.
• Significant experience leading an analyst relations function.
• Demonstrated success improving organizational performance in major analyst evaluations, including stronger Leader positions or first-time recognition.
• Strong, current personal relationships with senior analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other influential analyst organizations.
• Deep understanding of analyst firm methodologies, evaluation criteria, and research calendars.
• Proven ability to develop analyst relations strategies that deliver measurable commercial, reputational, or business outcomes.
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams, including distributed or offshore teams.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Bain's global analyst engagement strategy across priority capabilities and industries.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with leading analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other influential firms.
• Advise Partners, Expert Partners, and senior practice leaders on analyst engagement strategies and evaluation methodologies.
• Own Bain's strategy for analyst evaluations, driving stronger positioning and improved Leader-level outcomes.
• Establish and lead a high-performing offshore Analyst Relations delivery team responsible for evaluation submissions, briefing materials, RFIs, and knowledge management.
• Design and oversee the firm's analyst evaluation operating model, including governance, timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Marketing, Business Development, and Public Relations teams to maximize the commercial impact of analyst recognition.
• Continue building Bain's Analyst Relations Center of Excellence through scalable tools, governance, training, and best practices.
• Deliver market and competitive intelligence gathered through analyst relationships to inform strategic decisions.
• Create a centralized client reference program to improve Bain's readiness for major analyst evaluations.
• Represent Bain at flagship analyst conferences, executive briefings, roundtables, and industry events.
• Manage analyst relations budgets, subscriptions, and investment planning to maximize business value.

Skills

Analyst relations

Leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategy development

Team building

Relationship building

Job description

Bain & Company is seeking a Global Analyst Relations Senior Director to define, build, and lead the firm’s worldwide analyst engagement function. You will report to the Executive Vice President of External Relations and own the engagement strategy, operating model, and commercial activation of analyst outcomes.

You will strengthen Bain's market position, particularly in Technology, AI, and Digital capabilities, translating priorities into strategic analyst relationships that enhance credibility