Working at BearingPoint means joining a firm that values openness, empowerment, and collaboration. Employees describe the culture as high-trust, friendly, and inclusive, with teams that are easy to work with and genuinely invested in each other’s success. The firm encourages autonomy and innovation, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge solutions with market-leading clients.

BearingPoint positions itself as a unique blend of consulting, technology, and venture investment. Joining the firm means access to a diverse portfolio of projects, global exposure, and a chance to shape the future of business through transformation. They seek individuals who are entrepreneurial, curious, and eager to make a difference. The firm’s purpose—“Together, we are more than business”—reflects its commitment to people, innovation, and sustainability

The typical career path at BearingPoint follows a structured progression: Analyst → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Manager → Senior Manager → Director → Partner. Employees can choose between business, technology, or management tracks, with flexibility to switch domains or industries. Career development is personalized, and employees are supported by mentors and development managers to help them grow at their own pace.

Training at BearingPoint is robust and multi-tiered. New hires begin with the “BearingPoint School,” an international onboarding week that fosters networking and immersion into the firm’s culture. As employees progress, they gain access to leadership programs in partnership with Oxford Saïd Business School and Yale School of Management. The firm also offers agile training through the BearingPoint Academy, which includes certifications in SAFe®, OKRs, and Atlassian tools. 

BearingPoint seeks candidates with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for solving complex problems. They welcome graduates from diverse academic backgrounds—business, engineering, tech, humanities—and value enthusiasm, curiosity, and the ability to work well in teams. The firm looks for people who challenge conventional thinking and bring fresh perspectives to client engagements

The recruitment process typically involves multiple stages, including resume screening, phone or video interviews, and case-based assessments. Graduate candidates may face online tests, group exercises, and presentations during assessment centers. Case interviews are central to the process, designed to evaluate problem-solving, logic, and business judgment. The firm emphasizes transparency and aims to make interviews feel like peer-to-peer conversations

Applicants should be aware that BearingPoint takes security seriously and warns against fraudulent job offers from third-party sites. The firm encourages candidates to apply only through official portals. Reviews on platforms like Glassdoor and Indeed highlight a generally positive experience, with praise for flexibility, development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Diversity and inclusion are core to BearingPoint’s identity. The firm runs several affinity initiatives—Women@BearingPoint, Ability@BearingPoint, Proud@BearingPoint, and MORE@BearingPoint (focused on ethnic and religious diversity). These groups foster belonging, raise awareness of unconscious bias, and promote allyship. Diversity is embedded in the firm’s values and strategy, with measurable goals such as increasing female representation in leadership roles.