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Senior Finance Associate - Illiquid Investments

Bain Capital
Boston, MA
Full-time

BAIN CAPITAL CREDIT OVERVIEW

Bain Capital Credit founded as Sankaty Advisors in 1998, is a leading global credit specialist with approximately $50 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

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private investment firms with approximately $185 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live.

Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, venture capital and real estate.

We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform quarterly valuation analyses on companies and their securities across a wide range of industries using relevant qualitative and quantitative information gathered, through the application of internal valuation models for private credit and equity investments.

Monitor performance of underlying portfolio companies, including spreading of financials and analytics.

Communicate relevant trends and performance drivers, as well as reporting on portfolio company credit metrics.

Liaise with Deal Team, Finance / Operations Team, Trading Desk, Credit Rating Agencies, and external valuation consultants.

Research and identify guideline company comparables through the use of public market data.

Synthesize data to support, challenge and reconcile conclusions, including back testing and stress testing.

Propose enhancements and updates to procedures, processes and methodologies in line with best practices.

Assist with external audit requests.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with capital markets, corporate securities and capital structures, including financial modeling ( fundamental analysis).

Strong financial statement analysis skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work under tight deadlines.

Ability to decipher complex legal documents.

Experience with Geneva, Everest, Bloomberg and / or CapIQ a plus, but not required.

Strong oral and written communication skills and superior analytical capabilities through the use of public data sources.

DESIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION

2-4 years of direct experience utilizing valuation techniques and methodologies (Discounted Cash Flows, Market Comparables, etc.

within a private equity, investment banking, valuation research, or consulting firm. Preference for prior Credit / Direct Lending experience.

Progression towards CFA charter

30+ days ago
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