Global Analyst Relations Leader – Strategy & Growth

Bain & Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

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

This high-visibility role strengthens Bain's market position by translating business priorities into strategic analyst relationships that enhance

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of analyst relations experience within technology, professional services, or consulting.
• Significant experience leading an analyst relations function.
• Strong, current personal relationships with senior analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other influential analyst organizations.

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 and senior 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

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Offshore team leadership

Job description

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

This high-visibility role strengthens Bain's market position by translating business priorities into strategic analyst relationships that enhance