GSS, Technology Director

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Bain Capital in Boston, MA, seeks a Technology Director for Special Situations, focusing on AI and technology delivery within investment teams. This role requires over 10 years of experience in buy-side asset management and a deep understanding of the investment lifecycle.

The successful candidate will oversee technology roadmap delivery, collaborate with investment professionals, and lead a technical team. Competitive compensation is offered, with an expected salary range of $190,000 – $215,000, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in buy-side asset management or alternative investment firms.
• Deep understanding of the private markets investment lifecycle.
• Proven track record of delivering technology roadmaps.
• Hands-on technical fluency in SQL, Python, and data modeling.
• Experience managing small teams in an agile environment.
• Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions in finance.
• Proficiency in prompt engineering and AI development tools.
• Exceptional communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment professionals to deploy AI-enabled capabilities.
• Translate business priorities into technical requirements.
• Own technology platforms and manage delivery across teams.
• Engage in product design and solution architecture.

Skills

AI & Innovation

Business Partnership

Technical Leadership

SQL

Python

Data Modeling

BI/Reporting Platforms

AI Solutions Deployment

Prompt Engineering

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree

Job description

Technology Director – Special Situations, Information Technology

Reports to the SVP, Head of GSS & Credit Technology. Located in Boston, MA.

Overview

Bain Capital is a leading private investment firm with approximately $215billion in assets under management. The Special Situations group has $24billion in assets under management across distressed debt, opportunistic credit, and special situations strategies worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• AI & Innovation – Partner with investment professionals and the firm’s data science & AI team to identify, evaluate, and deploy AI‑enabled capabilities across the investment lifecycle. Drive proof‑of‑concept work and lead transition from experimentation to production deployment.
• Business Partnership & Strategic Roadmap – Serve as the primary technology leader embedded within the Special Situations business, translating business priorities into technical requirements. Define, prioritize, and evolve the technology roadmap; proactively assess current systems and recommend new capabilities, automation, AI workflows, and process redesign.
• Technology Delivery & Platform Ownership – Own the portfolio of technology platforms (deal pipeline management, fund administration, portfolio oversight, accounting, investment reporting). Lead delivery across internal developers, business analysts, and third‑party vendors; manage scope, timelines, quality, stakeholder communication, vendor management, and BAU operations.
• Hands‑On Technical Leadership – Engage directly in product design, requirements elicitation, technical prototyping, solution architecture, vendor/tool selection, integration design, UAT, change management, and post‑launch support. Set the standard for engineering and delivery practices; ensure platforms are scalable and aligned with Bain Capital’s broader technology standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting buy‑side asset management or alternative investment firms, with exposure to Special Situations, Private Equity, Distressed Credit, or adjacent strategies.
• Deep understanding of the private markets investment lifecycle (deal sourcing, credit analysis, portfolio monitoring, fund administration, investor reporting).
• Proven track record owning and delivering technology roadmaps in a business‑embedded or product leadership capacity.
• Hands‑on technical fluency: SQL, Python, data modeling, BI/reporting platforms; ability to engage substantively in architecture and design discussions.
• Experience managing small teams and vendor ecosystems in an agile delivery environment.
• Hands‑on experience deploying AI solutions in finance or enterprise context, including tools such as Claude, OpenAI, or similar platforms (preferred).
• Proficiency in prompt engineering and AI APIs or low‑code AI development tools (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading AI solution rollouts, including scoping, stakeholder alignment, change management, and adoption tracking (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• Exceptional communication and relationship skills; proven ability to translate between business and technical teams at all seniority levels.

Why This Role

Special Situations at Bain Capital offers exposure to a broad investment mandate across geographies and asset classes. The technology function is a first‑class partner to investment professionals, providing an opportunity to build impactful solutions and grow with a world‑class team.

Compensation

Expected annual base salary: $190,000 – $215,000. Bonus eligibility based on individual impact, team and firm performance. Competitive benefits package supporting health, financial security, family needs, and overall well‑being.

EEO Statement

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.

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