VP, Data Architecture – PEG

February 24, 2026

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<div><h2>Overview</h2><p>Join to apply for the <b>Chief Data Architect - PEG</b> role at <b>Bain & Company</b>.</p><p><b>WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH</b><br/>You’ll join Bain’s Private Equity Group (PEG), collaborating across product, data, and engineering teams to define how Bain manages and leverages its data. This role is central to building Bain’s enterprise data strategy and enabling advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities that drive impact at scale.</p><p><b>WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM</b><br/>As <b>Chief Data Architect</b>, you will lead Bain’s enterprise data architecture, ensuring our data is well-structured, governed, and powering analytics and AI initiatives. You’ll set the firm’s data vision and partner with senior stakeholders to turn strategy into reality.</p><h2>WHAT YOU’LL DO</h2><ul><li>Define Bain’s enterprise data strategy, governance, and platform vision.</li><li>Lead the build-out of cloud-native data ecosystems (lakehouse, data mesh, streaming).</li><li>Ensure data quality, compliance, and security across global operations.</li><li>Enable advanced analytics and AI/ML integration through scalable data platforms.</li><li>Communicate the data strategy clearly to executives and cross-functional teams.</li></ul><h2>ABOUT YOU</h2><p><b>Must-Have:</b></p><ul><li>10+ years in data engineering or data architecture leadership.</li><li>Deep expertise in data governance, modeling, and quality frameworks.</li><li>Proven track record building and scaling cloud-native data platforms.</li><li>Experience enabling analytics and AI/ML (MLOps, feature stores, pipelines).</li><li>Strong ability to influence C-level stakeholders with clear communication.</li></ul><p><b>Nice-to-Have:</b></p><ul><li>Experience in high-growth tech or PE-backed companies.</li><li>Familiarity with building data products that support client-facing platforms.</li><li>Thought leadership in data strategy/architecture communities.</li></ul><h2>WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK</h2><p>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 since its founding in 2009. We hire exceptional talent and provide the support, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed both professionally and personally.</p><h2>COMPENSATION & BENEFITS</h2><p>Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best-in-class benefits package (details listed below).</p><p>In New York City, the annualized salary range is between US$220,000 – US$276,000, placement within the range based on experience and qualifications. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary compensation.</p><p>Benefits include 4.5% 401(k) company contribution (fully vested), comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, life and long-term disability insurance, and wellness programs.</p><h2>Other details</h2><p>For all locations, compensation is commensurate with geographic market rates and experience. This position is full-time.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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