Job Description

Established in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private investment firms with approximately $225 billion in assets under management. Bain Capital manages a range of strategies including private equity, public equity, credit, venture capital, real estate, life sciences, and impact investments. Our competitive advantage is grounded in a diligence-intensive, value-added investment approach that enables the firm to deliver industry-leading returns for its investors. Headquartered in Boston, Bain Capital has offices in Chicago, Dublin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Mauritius, Melbourne, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo.

BAIN CAPITAL SPECIAL SITUATIONS OVERVIEW

Bain Capital Special Situations has $24 billion in assets under management and has invested $23.9 billion in more than 255 deals across a balanced geographic mix of investments in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific since its inception in 2018. We provide bespoke capital solutions to meet the diverse needs of companies, entrepreneurs, and asset owners - in all market cycles. The strategy brings together equity and credit expertise, as well as corporate and real asset expertise, to provide solutions which cannot be met by traditional providers or other funds within Bain Capital. Our dedicated, global team of 155+ investment and portfolio professionals contribute local expertise and capabilities that enable these diverse investments.

GSS TEAM OVERVIEW

The Global Special Situations group is comprised of 25 U.S. team members, who spend their time sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, preparing investment recommendations, and monitoring the universe of investments they follow. Team members interact regularly with the Investment Committee and Portfolio Management teams to communicate and refine their recommendations, as well as collaborate extensively with their peers across the broader Bain Capital platform. We are currently hiring Associates for our North America Special Situations group in our Boston and New York offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform fundamental company-specific due diligence: visit company management, conduct proprietary research in the field (with customers, suppliers, etc.), and analyze financial statements
• Perform industry-level analyses, including market data research, speaking to industry experts, and attending industry conferences to inform the investment process and provide critical context
• Build out company models, perform valuation analysis, and analyze returns sensitivities
• Make proactive buy/sell recommendations and effectively communicate your views with team members
• Learn and adopt the firm’s straightforward investment process, characterized by direct verbal communication and concise written investment summaries supported by in-depth data-driven analysis (i.e., quantitative models of market size/growth, competitive positioning, and financial statements/analysis valuation)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic credentials (BS/BA from highly-regarded institution) and a demonstrated track record of successful work experience
• 2 years of experience with an investment management firm, management consulting, investment banking, or venture capital/private equity firm
• Experience analyzing and/or evaluating companies
• A fundamental, analytically driven approach to investing with strong analytical/modeling capability
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to synthesize complicated analyses concisely and to articulate insightful conclusions compellingly. Open to spirited debate over ideas.
• Please note we will only consider applications of individuals who do not require visa sponsorship, either now or in the future

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

• Expected Annual Base Salary $150,000
• Actual base salary will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to role, function, level, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based upon factors such as individual impact, team and firm performance. Bain Capital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being.

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.