BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW
Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with approximated $185 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, venture capital and real estate. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bain Capital’s Research & Market Data Services (RDS) team is seeking a Senior Research Associate to provide spectrum of data, research and information services to investment professionals across our global offices. The role requires deep collaboration with internal and external research partners, a high level of creativity, problem solving, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Research projects may be loosely defined with a heavy focus on data sourcing, third party source evaluations, and due diligence on potential investments.
Research Services:
- Provide direct research support to deal teams using a variety of sources and deliver results in a clear and actionable format in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Work proactively with RDS colleagues to anticipate ongoing information needs, identifying opportunities for research collaboration and delivery best in class research services.
- Identify, evaluate, and build partnerships with key third-party sources to support research for potential and current investments.
- Serve as a lead on specific projects to further improve data, research and information services delivered across the firm.
- Collaborate with key stake holders and business partners (Legal, Compliance, IT, Vendor Risk, Finance, IR, etc.) to support operational requirements around the delivery of research services.
- Develop knowledge and expertise in a particular research topic area and/or industry sector.
- Other projects as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5+ years of experience in a financial services, consulting, or other corporate fast-paced research environment. Graduate degree desired preferred but not required.
- Demonstrate competency and creativity in conducting complex research inquiries. Experience using primary and secondary research sources and techniques for due diligence.
- Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with proven ability to effectively work in a diverse team environment.
- Strong service orientation and demonstrated ability to improve processes.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow-through in a rapidly changing work environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with internal business partners.
- Interest or experience working with GenAI in research processes desired.
- Eager to learn.
Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.