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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a highly regarded institution
- Demonstrated track record of successful work experience
- Two years of experience with an investment management firm, management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity firm
- Experience analyzing or evaluating companies
- Fundamental, analytically driven approach to investing
- Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex analyses concisely and articulate insightful conclusions compellingly
- Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
What We Do
Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading alternative investment firms. More than 1,200 Bain Capital employees work together at locations in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Melbourne, Sydney, Madrid, Luxembourg, Munich, Mumbai, Seoul, and Tokyo to manage approximately $155 billion in assets. Founded in 1984, Bain Capital has advanced a consulting-based approach to investment. We develop close partnerships with management teams around the world, uncovering valuable insights that drive long-term value to businesses and markets. We have expanded this approach beyond private equity to several asset classes, including credit, fixed income, public equity, venture capital, and real estate. We’re dedicated to responsible business practices, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are critical considerations in our investment approach. We strive to create lasting impact for all stakeholders: our investors, our teams, our businesses, and the communities we’re a part of. We believe our shared values form the core of our competitive advantage: - We develop exceptional partnerships. We know great outcomes come from great teams. - We challenge conventional thinking. We think differently. We nurture a culture of deep objective inquiry and seek the full potential in every opportunity. - We work with tenacity. We roll up our sleeves, dig in, and come to work every day searching for better outcomes. - We believe character matters. We prize personal integrity and humility. Our team also supports a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations by donating time, expertise and resources through the Bain Capital Community Partnership. Bain Capital Children's Charity, founded in 1996, has proven this by providing more than $55 million to 350 youth-related causes thanks to contributions from the firm’s employees and partners. Follow us for company news and updates.
