Associate – Special Situations

Bain Capital

. Perform fundamental company-specific due diligence, including visiting company management, conducting proprietary field research with customers and suppliers, and analyzing financial statements .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and modeling capabilities essential for evaluating companies and performing valuation analysis. Proficient in synthesizing complex data into concise investment summaries and making informed buy/sell recommendations.

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Investment AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisValuation ModelingData-Driven Decision MakingCollaborative Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Company ValuationFinancial ModelingMarket Data ResearchDue DiligenceAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Investment ManagementManagement ConsultingInvestment BankingVenture CapitalPrivate Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform fundamental company-specific due diligence, including visiting company management, conducting proprietary field research with customers and suppliers, and analyzing financial statements
Perform industry-level analyses through market data research, discussions with industry experts, and attendance at industry conferences
Build company models, perform valuation analysis, and analyze return sensitivities
Make proactive buy/sell recommendations and communicate views with team members
Learn and adopt the firm’s investment process using direct verbal communication and concise written investment summaries supported by data-driven analysis
Collaborate with the Investment Committee, Portfolio Management teams, and peers across the Bain Capital platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong academic credentials (BS/BA from highly-regarded institution)
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
Fundamental, analytically driven approach to investing with strong analytical/modeling capability
Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and strong relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize complicated analyses concisely and articulate insightful conclusions compellingly
Must not require visa sponsorship, either now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility based on individual impact, team and firm performance
Competitive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being