Senior Associate/Manager, Sustainability and Impact

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Bain Capital, Boston-based private investment firm, is seeking a Sustainability & Impact Communications professional to drive the firm's sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement.

You will coordinate with deal teams, portfolio companies, and investor relations to prepare material for the annual report, UN PRI submissions, and related disclosures.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration across geographies, and a mission-driven approach to advancing sustainable investing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4–7+ years in consulting, finance, or sustainability.
• Strong written and verbal communications with ability to distill complex topics.
• Demonstrated impact in organizations and ability to work with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability communications, including annual report and UN PRI submission.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to prepare investor communications.
• Lead sustainability reporting and framework collaboration across the firm.
• Develop reporting vehicles to update stakeholders on approach to Sustainability & Impact.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Written communication

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ 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

This position is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a small team and play an active role in driving sustainability projects for the firm. The candidate will develop stakeholder communications for Bain Capital and contribute to Sustainability & Impact research and special projects.

Communications / Reporting: Manage the Firm’s communications on sustainability, including annual Sustainability & Impact Report and UN PRI submission

Collaborate with Investor Relations to prepare investor communications (primarily Global Private Equity)

Lead additional firmwide Sustainability & Impact reporting and framework collaboration efforts

Build the reporting vehicles to update key audiences on Bain Capital’s approach to Sustainability & Impact

Sustainability & Impact Strategy / Projects

Work closely with a wide variety of internal stakeholders spanning the firm’s business units and geographies, including with deal teams, portfolio teams and investor relations team; Contribute to Sustainability & Impact integration across private markets investment strategies, identifying innovations and tools that help drive impact; Research select Sustainability & Impact topics that are priorities for the Firm and business units.

Portfolio Management / Impact: Work with Global Private Equity and individual portfolio companies as needed to drive Sustainability & Impact performance; Contribute to Sustainability & Impact measurement and tracking approach, including data collection process, analysis, and improvement initiatives; Support development of events and forums on sustainability for internal and external stakeholders, including investors and portfolio companies.

This person will be based in Boston. Individual will collaborate daily with the investment team, portfolio group and portfolio companies, external partners and other members of the Bain Capital platform. We expect this team member to be a mission-driven individual with experience in project management, familiarity with impact and sustainability frameworks, and a passion for driving change in companies.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent research, data analysis, written and core communications abilities Detail-oriented professional with ability to distill independently and quickly key questions and next steps; Can-do attitude; ability to own relevant tasks, big or small, and collaborate with wide range of stakeholders Curious with aptitude for learning; able to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; Strong team player with an entrepreneurial predisposition and strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact at senior levels of the Firm; Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills; Outstanding quantitative and qualitative skills, including via Excel and PowerPoint.

DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree; strong academic credentials (Masters Degree is a plus) 4-7+ years post undergraduate experience; management consulting, financial services, or sustainability background is a plus Demonstrated track record of strong impact in organization Superior written, project and oral communication skills Ability to interface successfully and collaboratively with numerous internal stakeholders Experience working with senior management.

Compensation: Expected Annual Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 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.

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.

ABOUT US

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).

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