Associate, Global Research Services

Bain Capital • Boston, MA

3d • $75,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Bain Capital’s global Research & Market Data Services team seeks 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 firm. The role calls for a flexible, creative thinker who can build AI skills and solutions while managing multiple research projects in a fast-paced environment. Projects may be loosely defined or require bespoke approaches, and the Associate will filter, synthesize, and conceptualize data to deliver useful outcomes. A major emphasis is sourcing research and data from third-party providers to support due diligence on potential investments.

The Research Associate provides comprehensive, synthesized research support, collaborates with investment professionals and RDS colleagues to anticipate information needs, stays current on industry drivers and trends, and identifies and develops partnerships with third-party research sources. The role also represents RDS in efforts to enhance information services and team capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or another fast-paced corporate research environment.
• Experience in the healthcare sector.
• Strong research expertise and the ability to conduct complex research inquiries with competence, flexibility, and creativity.
• Familiarity with secondary research tools such as Factiva, AlphaSense, S&P Capital IQ, Pitchbook, IQVIA, and other healthcare-specific services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation and a proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Strong service orientation and ability to solve problems and improve processes independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow through in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal business partners.
• Experience using AI in research processes across platforms including Claude or ChatGPT.
• Eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting the healthcare sector.
• Proficiency in an additional language.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, synthesized research support to global deal staff and investment professionals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborate proactively with investment professionals and RDS team members to anticipate information needs and identify research collaboration opportunities.
• Stay current on relevant industry drivers and trends.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop partnerships with third-party sources to support research for potential and existing investments.
• Represent the RDS team in initiatives to enhance information services and team core competencies.
• Source research and data from third-party providers to support due diligence on potential investments.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being.
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as individual impact, team performance, and firm performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level