Senior Director, Global Analyst and External Relations

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 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 External Relations team, partnering closely with senior leaders across practices, marketing, business development, and commercial teams to shape the firm's analyst engagement strategy. You'll also build and lead a dedicated offshore Analyst Relations delivery team while developing trusted relationships with leading industry analysts across Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other influential research firms. Where You'll Fit Within the Team As the Global Analyst Relations Senior Director, you will define, build, and lead Bain & Company's global analyst engagement function. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of External Relations, you will own the firm's global analyst engagement strategy, operating model, evaluation agenda, and commercial activation of analyst outcomes. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for strengthening Bain's market position, particularly across Technology, AI, and Digital capabilities. You will serve as Bain's senior advisor on analyst engagement, translating business priorities into strategic analyst relationships that enhance market credibility, improve evaluation outcomes, and support commercial growth.

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.

Required 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 achieving 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