Associate – Global Research Services

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bain Capital’s global Research & Market Data Services (RDS) team is looking for a Research Associate with a healthcare focus to provide global industry, economic, and demographic research and information services to deal teams and investment professionals across the Bain Capital platform. The Research Associate needs to be a flexible, creative thinker who is comfortable with building AI skills and solutions to support and manage multiple research projects at once in a fast-paced setting. Research projects may be loosely defined or necessitate bespoke solutions, requiring the Research Associate to filter, synthesize, and conceptualize data to deliver innovative outcomes. There is a strong emphasis on sourcing research and data from third-party providers to support due diligence on potential investments.

Research Services:

• Provide comprehensive, synthesized research support to global deal staff and investment professionals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong research expertise required. Experience in supporting the healthcare sector is preferred.

• Collaborate proactively with investment professionals and RDS team members to anticipate ongoing information needs and identify research collaboration opportunities.

• Stay current on relevant industry drivers and trends.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop partnerships with key third-party sources to support research for potential and existing investments.

• Represent the RDS team in initiatives aimed at enhancing information services and team core competencies.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a financial services, consulting, or other fast-paced corporate research environment.

• Experience in the healthcare sector.

• Demonstrate competence, flexibility, and creativity in conducting complex research inquiries.

• Familiar with secondary research tools (e.g., Factiva, AlphaSense, S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, IQVIA, and other healthcare-specific services).

• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

• Demonstrate a strong service orientation with the ability to problem-solve and improve processes both independently and collaboratively.

• Capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and following through in a fast-paced work environment.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively with internal business partners.

• Experience working with AI in research process across platforms including Claude or ChatGPT required.

• Proficiency in an additional language is a plus.

• Eager to learn.

Compensation:

Expected Annual Base Salary $75,000 - $82,000 

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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