Sourcing Operations Analyst/Associate

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.

We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights.

Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual will be responsible for the following areas for the Business Services and Consumer, Technology, or Industrials vertical(s):

• Technology and Data
• Evaluate new AI tools and data to improve workflows (first looks, research, screening)
• Help to implement new tools and act as an intermediary between IT, Data Science and the PE team members
• Identify internal use cases for AI across sourcing, diligence and portfolio support
• Deal Team Support
• Assist with early screenings of investment themes and investment opportunities
• Develop systems and screening tools to monitor targets and subsectors
• Support inbound opportunity evaluation and prioritization
• Research
• Complete deep dive analysis on industry sectors and market trends
• Assist deal team with diligence efforts including strategic analysis, market mapping and expert network calls
• Synthesize findings for internal updates and diligence streams
• Relationship Management
• Leverage BCP network and tools to find warm introductions to targets
• Maintain Affinity CRM (entry of interactions, pipelines & trackers, reporting)
• Own map of banker network/intermediaries and work directly with coverage officers to coordinate on conferences and guide inbound investment opportunities
• Track executive movements via LinkedIn, Expert Networks and other sources
• Maintain advisor/river guides database in collaboration with Talent team
• Pipeline / Deal Database
• Maintain target pipeline for vertical
• Participate in vertical meetings to update changes and track next steps
• Ensure meeting/target follow-up activity completed
• Monitor and track competitive deal activity/sponsor portfolios
• Collaborate and share best practices across business units (pipeline, networks, tools)
• Marketing Support and Event Logistics
• Update and own Global PE Marketing Compendium
• Create and capture vertical specific pitch decks, update vertical microsites
• Help plan/host executive events for vertical (logistics, implementation, attendee management)
• Provide on-site event support for conferences and executive events

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest and experience in AI use cases for business
• Outstanding Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Prior experience with CRM tool and private company origination platforms (e.g., Pitchbook, Grata) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort with engaging a broad group of internal and external stakeholders, executive presence
• Superior communication, both written and verbal
• Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills
• Detail-oriented, conscientious and energetic professional with ability to think creatively and independently
• Familiarity with finance/private equity space

DESIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION

• 1 to 2 years' experience in business development or sales operations preferred
• Four-year college degree with a strong academic background

Compensation:

Expected Annual Base Salary $75,000 - $90,000

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.

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