Accounting Operations Senior Associate

BAIN CAPITAL CREDIT OVERVIEW

Bain Capital Credit is a leading global credit specialist with $50.7 billion in assets under management. We invest across the credit spectrum and in credit-related strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, structured products, private middle market loans, bespoke capital solutions, distressed securities and assets, non-performing loans, hard assets, and equities. Since inception, we have made a cultural commitment to investor alignment. We are a private partnership and invest a significant amount of our own capital alongside our limited partners. We have approximately $995 million of employee co-investment committed across Bain Capital Credit funds as of September 30, 2024. Bain Capital Credit’s investment professionals are dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, documenting, and executing attractive credit opportunities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and are supported by robust operational and technical resources.

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

With approximately $185 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 & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,880+ 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

Will include some or all of the following:

• Oversee all accounting transactions with respect to our Europe deals in the system (Geneva), specifically for our blocker portfolios

• Build out all special project, private credit, non-performing loan, and blocker structures in the system upon deal funding

• Track and process all distributions in the system (Geneva) and communicate details to relevant parties

• Prepare distribution files and coordinate wires with Treasury

• Collaborate with the Investment Structures Reconciliation team to ensure timely processing of cash activity in blocker accounts

• Prepare financial statements for select investment structures on a quarterly basis

• Initiate Corporate cross charge reimbursements

• Liaise with core Investment Operations team and core Finance team to ensure system inputs result in desired outputs

• Understand complex investment structures and recording of accounting entries related to investment structures and their impact on reporting

• Time sensitive ad hoc responsibilities as various requests arise

• Lead the offshore team (currently 2 accounting professionals and 2 reconciliation professionals) for all Europe deals

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Dedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through skills

• Detail-oriented, conscientious, and energetic professional with ability to think creatively

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, work under deadlines, and adapt to complex and changing circumstances

• Ability to read and decipher complex legal documents

• Self-starter with initiative

• Strong leadership skills and change agent

• Strong problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented approach

• Strong interpersonal skills with capability to interact with outside parties and personnel across all levels of the firm

• Strong Excel skills

DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION

• 3+ years of public accounting, investment operations, or other relevant work experience at a similar Investment Advisor in a rigorous environment

• Prior work experience in complex investment structures and fixed income asset classes, with familiarity of bank loans a plus

• Four-year college degree with a strong academic background

• Major in accounting, finance or related degree required

Compensation:

Expected Annual Base Salary $80,000 – 95,000

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.