What are the career levels at Bain? And what is the average time needed to move from Manager to Senior Manager.

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Typically: AC (2) SAC C (2) M SM (2.5) AP (2.5) P
So, 1 year from M to SM (this is usually the hardest promo)

Source: Joining Bain

On the M to SM jump, note that there’s flexibility. Technically, you can skip the M and go straight to SM (this is obviously hard to do). Fastest time for “normal” people is 6 months. 1 year is more like average.

Also worth noting: SM to AP is a click up so once you clear SM, the last true promotion hurdle you have to worry about is Partner, which helps take some pressure off.

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