Associate, Global Research Services

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

BAIN CAPITAL is seeking a Research Associate with a healthcare focus to provide global industry, economic, and demographic research for deal teams and investment professionals. You will filter, synthesize, and conceptualize data to deliver actionable insights in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes sourcing from third-party providers, collaboration with RDS members, and applying AI tools to improve research processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of experience in a financial services, consulting, or other fast-paced corporate research environment.
• Experience in healthcare research and familiarity with secondary research tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills; able to work in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide global industry, economic, and demographic research for deal teams and investment professionals across the Bain Capital platform.
• Build AI skills to support and manage multiple research projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Source research data from third-party providers to support due diligence on potential investments.
• Collaborate with investment professionals and RDS team members to anticipate information needs and identify opportunities.

Skills

Research skills

Healthcare research

AI in research

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Factiva

AlphaSense

S&P Capital IQ

PitchBook

IQVIA

Job description

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

With approximately $225 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 Estate Assets. Today, our team includes 1,980+ 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

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 geographical 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.

Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 2,000 employees, and approximately $225 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit www.baincapital.com. Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). Transparency in Coverage – MRF Requirement All personal data will be processed in accordance with the Bain Capital EEA and UK Data Protection Notice. Click here for more information. For job applicants in the United States, Bain Capital participates in the E-Verify program and if hired will use E-Verify to confirm your work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please refer to the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work Notices.