Senior Finance Associate - Credit

BAIN CAPITAL CREDIT OVERVIEW

Bain Capital Credit founded as Sankaty Advisors in 1998, is a leading global credit specialist with approximately $48 billion in assets under management. Bain Capital Credit invests up and down the capital structure and across the spectrum of credit strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private lending, structured products, non-performing loans and equities. Our team of more than 200 professionals creates value through rigorous, independent analysis of thousands of corporate issuers around the world. In addition to credit, Bain Capital invests across asset classes including private equity, public equity and venture capital, and leverages the firm’s shared platform to capture opportunities in strategic areas of focus.

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 the following across the Bain Capital Credit strategy:

• Gain overall understanding of Credit business and manage work at all levels through overall finance responsibilities for the Credit strategy

• Provide support to CFO for Credit finance needs

• Understand complex investment structures, work through tax, legal and book implications for funds

• Assist in fundraising requests from prospective and information request from current investors

• Review of fund returns and investor reporting materials

• Review of quarterly and annual fund financial statements including management fee payments and carried interest allocations and NAV and expenses

• Manage year-end audit process and maintain close interaction with outside accountants during year end audit

• Perform analytical review of quarterly balance sheets and income statements

• Review of capital call and distribution activity

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years for Senior Associate/ 6+ years for Manager experience at an Investment Advisor and/or public accounting role in a rigorous environment

• Relevant work experience in credit or other fixed income asset classes a plus

• Knowledge of tax and Australian Trust structures a plus

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under deadlines

• Self-starter with initiative and strong problem-solving skills

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

• Ability to decipher complex legal documents

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

• Detail-oriented, conscientious and energetic professional

• Strong Excel skills

 EDUCATION

• Four-year college degree with a strong academic background.

• Major in accounting, finance or related degree required.

• CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification a plus.

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.